New Luger

JohnnieDavis · 03-02-2011, 07:06 PM

Hey all, this is my first luger. Very excited to finally own one, I've been around military guns my whole life, as well as in the USAF right now. Anyway, here are some pictures. It's a mismatch for sure, but I'm ok with that, an honest shooter. All the small parts are numbered 60, matching the receiver except the sideplate and the trigger bar, which are marked 80 matching the slide and barrel. The aluminum magazine has the number ground off of it.

please, any comments or suggestions are welcome.

thanks

JD

hgreer2 · 03-02-2011, 07:30 PM

Welcome to a hobby that can consume you........

Nice Luger.

Harry

sheepherder · 03-02-2011, 07:46 PM

Interesting...I also have a 1937 S/42...but my S/42 does not have the 'Mauser Hump' while yours does...

Hugo Borchardt · 03-02-2011, 10:07 PM

Welcome, Johnnie! Congratulations on your first P.08. Nice choice!

Also, my family appreciates your service to our country!

mrerick · 03-02-2011, 10:17 PM

Hey! Looks like a particularly nice shooter... Please let us know when you get out to the range... They are fun to shoot!

Marc

JohnnieDavis · 03-03-2011, 05:25 AM

thanks all, so could someone tell me why the slide/barrel and sideplate/trigger bar are numbered to each other, yet the toggle and everything are matched to the frame. I was thinking arsenal/russian capture refurb but any suggestions?

DavidJayUden · 03-03-2011, 06:21 AM

Your guess is as good as any. No rhyme or reason to these things. Most of us have had or seen one gun that was originally 2. The trick is finding the other half of the equation.
Make up any reason you want because no one will be able to disprove it. Russian rebuild? Yes, sir. Soldiers sitting in a circle throwing parts into a helmet as they cleaned their weapons, You betcha'. Maybe even Eli Walach (Tucha) making the ultimate functioning Luger for his never ending war with Blondie. I'm sure that 'Ole Wilie Coyote could be worked into this story...
Anyway, you get the picture.
My $.02 and well worth every penny.
dju

sheepherder · 03-03-2011, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

...Maybe even Eli Walach (Tucha) making the ultimate functioning Luger for his never ending war with Blondie....

...'Tuco'...His name was 'Tuco'...

John Sabato · 03-03-2011, 08:19 AM

Nice 1937... I own her sister... She was brought back from WW2 by my late Dad... a shooter just like yours, but priceless in my heart. I hope yours brings you much joy...

Thanks for your service to our country from an old retired soldier...

03-02-2011, 07:06 PM	#1
JohnnieDavis User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	New Luger Hey all, this is my first luger. Very excited to finally own one, I've been around military guns my whole life, as well as in the USAF right now. Anyway, here are some pictures. It's a mismatch for sure, but I'm ok with that, an honest shooter. All the small parts are numbered 60, matching the receiver except the sideplate and the trigger bar, which are marked 80 matching the slide and barrel. The aluminum magazine has the number ground off of it. please, any comments or suggestions are welcome. thanks JD

03-02-2011, 07:46 PM	#3
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	Interesting...I also have a 1937 S/42...but my S/42 does not have the 'Mauser Hump' while yours does... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

03-02-2011, 10:07 PM	#4
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 338 Thanked 131 Times in 47 Posts	Welcome, Johnnie! Congratulations on your first P.08. Nice choice! Also, my family appreciates your service to our country! __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

03-02-2011, 10:17 PM	#5
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Hey! Looks like a particularly nice shooter... Please let us know when you get out to the range... They are fun to shoot! Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

03-03-2011, 08:19 AM	#9
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Nice 1937... I own her sister... She was brought back from WW2 by my late Dad... a shooter just like yours, but priceless in my heart. I hope yours brings you much joy... Thanks for your service to our country from an old retired soldier... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

03-02-2011, 07:30 PM	#2
hgreer2 Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 309 Thanks: 1 Thanked 29 Times in 20 Posts	Welcome to a hobby that can consume you........ Nice Luger. Harry

03-03-2011, 05:25 AM	#6
JohnnieDavis User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	thanks all, so could someone tell me why the slide/barrel and sideplate/trigger bar are numbered to each other, yet the toggle and everything are matched to the frame. I was thinking arsenal/russian capture refurb but any suggestions?

03-03-2011, 06:21 AM	#7
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Your guess is as good as any. No rhyme or reason to these things. Most of us have had or seen one gun that was originally 2. The trick is finding the other half of the equation. Make up any reason you want because no one will be able to disprove it. Russian rebuild? Yes, sir. Soldiers sitting in a circle throwing parts into a helmet as they cleaned their weapons, You betcha'. Maybe even Eli Walach (Tucha) making the ultimate functioning Luger for his never ending war with Blondie. I'm sure that 'Ole Wilie Coyote could be worked into this story... Anyway, you get the picture. My $.02 and well worth every penny. dju