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Pete Ebbink · 06-27-2004, 12:17 PM

Hello Dean,

Welcome aboard...!

Here is the V. Bobba book I suggest if you have more interest in learning about Swiss lugers. It usually runs $ 100 to 125 new...but is well worth the money.

It is written in both Italian and English text and has the most beautiful photos of Swiss lugers through their evolution. Many photos are of museum-quality pieces...and it gives many details and photos of the relevant details to look for in each Swiss luger model.

You are correct in considering a 1906/24 W+F Bern or a 1906/29 W+F Bern if you want a Swiss made pistol. The M1900 and M1906's were DWM-made with some of the M1900 being finished, only, in CH. The 1906/24 W+F Bern would be your best bet since you want wooden grips and a more "traditional" luger look.

You might also want to visit the Simspon web site...as they have offerings in Swiss lugers :

http://www.simpsonltd.com/LugerRoom/...iss_lugers.htm

The folks at FGS also have a Swiss luger section :

http://www.fgsinc.8m.com/catalog.html

A fellow named Stefan Mahrer in CH also sells Swiss lugers...if you want to go the importation route (i.e. do not forget it will be import stamped by the USA importer on your end...) :

http://www.swissdagger.com/

A word of caution : Many Swiss lugers have been arsenal refinished at Bern...and some by Waffenfabrik, USA...if you can seek out a factory original finish pistol or at least a Bern rework...that is the best bet.

p.s. I enjoy shooting the 7,65 mm or .30 cal round. It has a "punch" to it when it lets off that is quite enjoyable for target shooting. If you read some of the old posts in the "Shooting, Reloading and Malfunctions" section of the LF, you will see more info. on this round and some folks have found recent sources for cheaper prices...I usually end up spending $ 25-30 for a box of 50...

The following gun site specializes in Swiss weapons....lugers and pistol/revolver ammo are discussed in the "Other Swiss Arms" section, frequently :

http://pub18.ezboard.com/btheswissri...ommessageboard

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

06-27-2004, 12:17 PM	#2
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hello Dean, Welcome aboard...! Here is the V. Bobba book I suggest if you have more interest in learning about Swiss lugers. It usually runs $ 100 to 125 new...but is well worth the money. It is written in both Italian and English text and has the most beautiful photos of Swiss lugers through their evolution. Many photos are of museum-quality pieces...and it gives many details and photos of the relevant details to look for in each Swiss luger model. You are correct in considering a 1906/24 W+F Bern or a 1906/29 W+F Bern if you want a Swiss made pistol. The M1900 and M1906's were DWM-made with some of the M1900 being finished, only, in CH. The 1906/24 W+F Bern would be your best bet since you want wooden grips and a more "traditional" luger look. You might also want to visit the Simspon web site...as they have offerings in Swiss lugers : http://www.simpsonltd.com/LugerRoom/...iss_lugers.htm The folks at FGS also have a Swiss luger section : http://www.fgsinc.8m.com/catalog.html A fellow named Stefan Mahrer in CH also sells Swiss lugers...if you want to go the importation route (i.e. do not forget it will be import stamped by the USA importer on your end...) : http://www.swissdagger.com/ A word of caution : Many Swiss lugers have been arsenal refinished at Bern...and some by Waffenfabrik, USA...if you can seek out a factory original finish pistol or at least a Bern rework...that is the best bet. p.s. I enjoy shooting the 7,65 mm or .30 cal round. It has a "punch" to it when it lets off that is quite enjoyable for target shooting. If you read some of the old posts in the "Shooting, Reloading and Malfunctions" section of the LF, you will see more info. on this round and some folks have found recent sources for cheaper prices...I usually end up spending $ 25-30 for a box of 50... The following gun site specializes in Swiss weapons....lugers and pistol/revolver ammo are discussed in the "Other Swiss Arms" section, frequently : http://pub18.ezboard.com/btheswissri...ommessageboard Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />