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CHARLESL · 11-01-2012, 11:22 AM

I appreciate all of the information that has stimulated me to investigate more. I found a book
"The Luger Story " by John Walter that has provided me with much information that may have
explained the mystery of this pistol. If there is any opinion of the book or author I would like to know but stating on page 196 he has a section labeled "the last Luger Carbines" and continuing to page 177 where the next section is labeled "The North American Luger" It was a very good read . Some Quote that were pertinent I will try include for open discussion.One quot is "Some oth the later pistol-carbines were simply 1908-pattern receivers fitted with plain 30cm barrels , but others had chequered wooden fore-ends. Navy or LP.08 back sights were substituted for the special carbine type " and "Hybrid designs were undoubtedly made during the Weirmar Republic ,though the authenticity of some surviving guns is questionable. These include a combination of navy and other parts" Under the North America Luger section "Many of the most interesting guns were produced for the agents in the USA where sales prospects were infinitely better" and "widely known as the'1920 model',the earliest guns presented bewildering variety" This statement in the section certainly parallels the thoughts of Mr. Sabato "Catalogues published by th Pacific Arms Company of San Francisco illustrated the extraordinary nature of the refurbished pre-1918 guns which could be obtained with --- barrels ranging from 3 5/8 to 24 inches and with grip safeties." and one other passage"The distinctive American Eagle mark was rolled into the receiver above the chamber"

I thought that these were interesting comments by the author. Has anyone an opinion of this book and the author's statements on the Luger Carbine . Again thanks for any help

Chuck Lobrano

11-01-2012, 11:22 AM	#42
CHARLESL User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Beach Mississippi Posts: 42 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I appreciate all of the information that has stimulated me to investigate more. I found a book "The Luger Story " by John Walter that has provided me with much information that may have explained the mystery of this pistol. If there is any opinion of the book or author I would like to know but stating on page 196 he has a section labeled "the last Luger Carbines" and continuing to page 177 where the next section is labeled "The North American Luger" It was a very good read . Some Quote that were pertinent I will try include for open discussion.One quot is "Some oth the later pistol-carbines were simply 1908-pattern receivers fitted with plain 30cm barrels , but others had chequered wooden fore-ends. Navy or LP.08 back sights were substituted for the special carbine type " and "Hybrid designs were undoubtedly made during the Weirmar Republic ,though the authenticity of some surviving guns is questionable. These include a combination of navy and other parts" Under the North America Luger section "Many of the most interesting guns were produced for the agents in the USA where sales prospects were infinitely better" and "widely known as the'1920 model',the earliest guns presented bewildering variety" This statement in the section certainly parallels the thoughts of Mr. Sabato "Catalogues published by th Pacific Arms Company of San Francisco illustrated the extraordinary nature of the refurbished pre-1918 guns which could be obtained with --- barrels ranging from 3 5/8 to 24 inches and with grip safeties." and one other passage"The distinctive American Eagle mark was rolled into the receiver above the chamber" I thought that these were interesting comments by the author. Has anyone an opinion of this book and the author's statements on the Luger Carbine . Again thanks for any help Chuck Lobrano