Luger (and others) pics

SteveM · 12-03-2004, 03:07 PM

I am putting in a new floor and had to lighten the safe a little in order to move it. Sorry the pic quality is not any better; just took a few quick ones. I need a bigger safe...

SteveM

John D. · 12-03-2004, 03:10 PM

/begin note to self.....

Self - put Steve on Christmas card list. Request a visit to his house...

/end note to self...

OUTSTANDING!!!

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John D.

John Sabato · 12-03-2004, 03:24 PM

Looks like the reference models for one of Jan Still's books! Nice Collection Steve! and as far as a new safe goes... "Better get a hefty!"

Steinar · 12-03-2004, 05:46 PM

Amazing collection Steve! Sometimes I wish we had the same laws as in the US, regarding firearms..

kidvett · 12-03-2004, 06:07 PM

VERY NICE !!

John Inglis HP ?? Astra's ??

Can you tell us more........

MARK <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

Edward Tinker · 12-03-2004, 07:04 PM

hmm, use Darth Vadars voice in saying;

Impressive...

i8tokyo · 12-03-2004, 08:15 PM

Beautiful Collection Steve! My wife snuck up behind me while I was admiring it. She's impressed too. However, now my wife wants to know what is lurking in my safe. Rule of thumb, never have more than 3 guns out at the same time and keep repeating, "That one, I've had that one a long time."

Johnny C. Kitchens · 12-03-2004, 08:38 PM

Free samples???

SteveM · 12-04-2004, 12:10 AM

Hey guys, thanks for all the nice compliments. I DO get nasty looks from my wife but I have to remind her that they all don't belong to me. I have temporary custody of a few of them but as long as she doesn't know the exact number, I'm OK. And yes, I do have a soft spot for Spanish Steel. I Like the Astras and the Stars beause when you hold one in your hand, you can really tell that there is some steel in those pistols. Plus, they are still reasonably priced(except for the Nazi contract models). A lot of people overlook them or turn their nose up because of the misconception of low quality. The Astra Falcon that is pictured is in 22 cal. It was a hard one to find as the GCA '68 stopped importation of this model. This particular one was made in 1957. The guy I bought it from had 2 and now I wish that I had bought the other one. The star that is in the box is a Model F series pistol. I guess you could call it a "poor mans" Olympia. It is a 22 target pistol with a fixed barrel. 'Lot of fun to shoot. It was practically unfired when I acquired it. It too is almost 50 years old. As to the Lugers, all of the DWM years are represented with the exception of 1910 with a few Erfurts in the mix.Also a couple of Weimar era models. The rest are Mausers with a couple of Banners and a Nazi Navy included. No Kriegs or Imperial Navy pistols here; those are for the privileged few. Oh, the Inglis. I always wanted one of the Chinese contract models. Found it in a pawn shop dirt cheap. The stock cost more than the pistol! Pretty accurate at 50 yds with the stock attached. It draws attention at the range; some people are amazed that there are things like this out there. They want to know if it is legal, how much did it cost, can they try it out etc..etc..I then give them a quick BATF lesson on stocked pistols, whats legal, whats not,quick history on FN, Inglis and the Chinese, tell them I have less invested than they do in their new Beretta, Glock, Colt and sure they can try it out. Johnny, I'm sorry there are no free samples. This is part of my retirement. I imagine I'll be divesting myself of these in a few years. That'll be a sad time, but oh well, we are all only custodians of historical objects and we sure can't take 'em with us..

Well, I guess I'll quit ramblin on and on and get back to my floor.

Frank · 12-04-2004, 10:44 AM

Hey Steve, really nice grouping!! If you need any help storing these while your floor is being completed, please send them to me and I'll be the care taker for a while!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

Dwight Gruber · 12-04-2004, 01:52 PM

High-density. Sometimes its nice just to see a mass--mess--of fine guns like this. Thanks for the post.

--Dwight

12-03-2004, 03:07 PM	#1
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	Luger (and others) pics I am putting in a new floor and had to lighten the safe a little in order to move it. Sorry the pic quality is not any better; just took a few quick ones. I need a bigger safe... SteveM

12-03-2004, 03:24 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Looks like the reference models for one of Jan Still's books! Nice Collection Steve! and as far as a new safe goes... "Better get a hefty!" __________________ 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..."*

12-03-2004, 05:46 PM	#4
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	Amazing collection Steve! Sometimes I wish we had the same laws as in the US, regarding firearms.. __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

12-03-2004, 07:04 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,609 Times in 2,123 Posts	hmm, use Darth Vadars voice in saying; Impressive... __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

12-03-2004, 08:15 PM	#7
i8tokyo User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Olathe KS Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Beautiful Collection Steve! My wife snuck up behind me while I was admiring it. She's impressed too. However, now my wife wants to know what is lurking in my safe. Rule of thumb, never have more than 3 guns out at the same time and keep repeating, "That one, I've had that one a long time." __________________ Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8

12-03-2004, 03:10 PM	#2
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 478 Thanked 517 Times in 129 Posts	/begin note to self..... Self - put Steve on Christmas card list. Request a visit to his house... /end note to self... OUTSTANDING!!! <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" /> John D.

12-03-2004, 06:07 PM	#5
kidvett User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 584 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	VERY NICE !! John Inglis HP ?? Astra's ?? Can you tell us more........ MARK <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

12-03-2004, 08:38 PM	#8
Johnny C. Kitchens User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	Free samples??? __________________ Johnny C. Kitchens

12-04-2004, 12:10 AM	#9
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	Hey guys, thanks for all the nice compliments. I DO get nasty looks from my wife but I have to remind her that they all don't belong to me. I have temporary custody of a few of them but as long as she doesn't know the exact number, I'm OK. And yes, I do have a soft spot for Spanish Steel. I Like the Astras and the Stars beause when you hold one in your hand, you can really tell that there is some steel in those pistols. Plus, they are still reasonably priced(except for the Nazi contract models). A lot of people overlook them or turn their nose up because of the misconception of low quality. The Astra Falcon that is pictured is in 22 cal. It was a hard one to find as the GCA '68 stopped importation of this model. This particular one was made in 1957. The guy I bought it from had 2 and now I wish that I had bought the other one. The star that is in the box is a Model F series pistol. I guess you could call it a "poor mans" Olympia. It is a 22 target pistol with a fixed barrel. 'Lot of fun to shoot. It was practically unfired when I acquired it. It too is almost 50 years old. As to the Lugers, all of the DWM years are represented with the exception of 1910 with a few Erfurts in the mix.Also a couple of Weimar era models. The rest are Mausers with a couple of Banners and a Nazi Navy included. No Kriegs or Imperial Navy pistols here; those are for the privileged few. Oh, the Inglis. I always wanted one of the Chinese contract models. Found it in a pawn shop dirt cheap. The stock cost more than the pistol! Pretty accurate at 50 yds with the stock attached. It draws attention at the range; some people are amazed that there are things like this out there. They want to know if it is legal, how much did it cost, can they try it out etc..etc..I then give them a quick BATF lesson on stocked pistols, whats legal, whats not,quick history on FN, Inglis and the Chinese, tell them I have less invested than they do in their new Beretta, Glock, Colt and sure they can try it out. Johnny, I'm sorry there are no free samples. This is part of my retirement. I imagine I'll be divesting myself of these in a few years. That'll be a sad time, but oh well, we are all only custodians of historical objects and we sure can't take 'em with us.. Well, I guess I'll quit ramblin on and on and get back to my floor.

12-04-2004, 10:44 AM	#10
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 165 Times in 87 Posts	Hey Steve, really nice grouping!! If you need any help storing these while your floor is being completed, please send them to me and I'll be the care taker for a while!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

12-04-2004, 01:52 PM	#11
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	High-density. Sometimes its nice just to see a mass--mess--of fine guns like this. Thanks for the post. --Dwight