When did the Swiss begin Luger manufacture?

07-07-2001, 02:50 AM

Kenyon apparently contradicts himself in "Lugers at Random". He states, "Switzerland...began to manufacture Luger pistols about 1924" (p. 211); but only one page later states, "...when production...began is not known, but the 1918-1922 era is most likely" (Id., p. 212). I know a lot of info has come to light since 1969, his initial publication date, and I don't have a copy of the Swiss Luger book. So, I'm curious; what's the latest info about when the Swiss began Luger manufacture at Bern? Thanks, guys. Ad.

07-07-2001, 06:36 AM

According to Fred Datig in "The Swiss Variation 1897-1947" on page 49, the first delivery of wholly Swiss made Lugers to the Swiss army was in Nov 1918 beginning at serial 15216. I have spare new copies of this book available @$15 post paid.

07-07-2001, 05:09 PM

07-07-2001, 02:50 AM	#1
Ad Guest Posts: n/a	When did the Swiss begin Luger manufacture? Kenyon apparently contradicts himself in "Lugers at Random". He states, "Switzerland...began to manufacture Luger pistols about 1924" (p. 211); but only one page later states, "...when production...began is not known, but the 1918-1922 era is most likely" (Id., p. 212). I know a lot of info has come to light since 1969, his initial publication date, and I don't have a copy of the Swiss Luger book. So, I'm curious; what's the latest info about when the Swiss began Luger manufacture at Bern? Thanks, guys. Ad.

07-07-2001, 06:36 AM	#2
tom h Guest Posts: n/a	Re: When did the Swiss begin Luger manufacture? According to Fred Datig in "The Swiss Variation 1897-1947" on page 49, the first delivery of wholly Swiss made Lugers to the Swiss army was in Nov 1918 beginning at serial 15216. I have spare new copies of this book available @$15 post paid.

07-07-2001, 05:09 PM	#3
Ad Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks, Tom and I'll buy the book (EOM)