A Modest Proposal

Dwight Gruber · 04-03-2004, 02:41 PM

I have a Luger or two which I have intended to post pictures of, but have scratched my head at times as to which category is most appropriate. The Luger Forum has enough categories for "authentic" pieces, but nothing to cover the occasional postwar-worked or otherwise "customized" Lugers which occaionally fall into people's hands.

I would like to suggest that the "Post-WWII Lugers" forum is broad enough to include Lugers which have been civilian-reworked in some fashion--rebarrelled with non-standard barrels; target-shooting conversions; .45 (or other caliber) or Baby conversions; engraving; etc--it should be pretty clear. This would also include nickel- or chrome-plated Lugers, but -not- straight reblue or restorations which are otherwise materially unchanged.

I'll post a Luger or two along these lines presently.

--Dwight

Edward Tinker · 04-03-2004, 02:47 PM

Sounds like it makes sense to me Dwight!

I'm still looking for a Martz 45 or a Wyatt!

Ed

Vlim · 04-04-2004, 06:52 AM

Hi Dwight,

Excellent idea. I would also consider the well-known VoPo to be added as a post-WW2 example, since they were thoroughly reworked, marked and renumbered and actually were in service after the war and can therefore be seen as a separate Post-WW2 subset.

Another alternative is to push the slide forwards in time and speak about post-1950 and pre-1950 lugers.

John Sabato · 04-04-2004, 10:36 AM

I concur with these recommendations that custom guns and VoPo reworks be classed as Post-WW2 guns.

I will rename this Post WW2 forum when I have access to the forum administration controls on Monday.

mauro · 04-05-2004, 03:53 PM

John,
it seems that now the post WWII topic is only related to the Stainless Steel, VoPo, & Custom Reworks. I suggest to write the complete post WWII luger production list, Interarms included.
What do you think about this suggestion?
Ciao
Mauro

John Sabato · 04-05-2004, 03:55 PM

This was my oversight Mauro... I will fix it immediately...

John D. · 04-05-2004, 04:30 PM

Hey John..!!!

WOW - that's one BIG forum title!!

Steve Richards · 04-05-2004, 08:38 PM

I like the new title!

Steve

John Sabato · 04-06-2004, 10:20 AM

John D.

This is a BIG forum!

04-03-2004, 02:41 PM	#1
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	A Modest Proposal I have a Luger or two which I have intended to post pictures of, but have scratched my head at times as to which category is most appropriate. The Luger Forum has enough categories for "authentic" pieces, but nothing to cover the occasional postwar-worked or otherwise "customized" Lugers which occaionally fall into people's hands. I would like to suggest that the "Post-WWII Lugers" forum is broad enough to include Lugers which have been civilian-reworked in some fashion--rebarrelled with non-standard barrels; target-shooting conversions; .45 (or other caliber) or Baby conversions; engraving; etc--it should be pretty clear. This would also include nickel- or chrome-plated Lugers, but -not- straight reblue or restorations which are otherwise materially unchanged. I'll post a Luger or two along these lines presently. --Dwight

04-03-2004, 02:47 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Sounds like it makes sense to me Dwight! I'm still looking for a Martz 45 or a Wyatt! Ed __________________ 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

04-04-2004, 10:36 AM	#4
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	I concur with these recommendations that custom guns and VoPo reworks be classed as Post-WW2 guns. I will rename this Post WW2 forum when I have access to the forum administration controls on Monday. __________________ 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..."*

04-05-2004, 03:53 PM	#5
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	John, it seems that now the post WWII topic is only related to the Stainless Steel, VoPo, & Custom Reworks. I suggest to write the complete post WWII luger production list, Interarms included. What do you think about this suggestion? Ciao Mauro __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

04-05-2004, 03:55 PM	#6
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	This was my oversight Mauro... I will fix it immediately... __________________ 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..."*

04-04-2004, 06:52 AM	#3
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,046 Thanks: 1,034 Thanked 3,946 Times in 1,197 Posts	Hi Dwight, Excellent idea. I would also consider the well-known VoPo to be added as a post-WW2 example, since they were thoroughly reworked, marked and renumbered and actually were in service after the war and can therefore be seen as a separate Post-WW2 subset. Another alternative is to push the slide forwards in time and speak about post-1950 and pre-1950 lugers.

04-05-2004, 04:30 PM	#7
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 471 Thanked 513 Times in 127 Posts	Hey John..!!! WOW - that's one BIG forum title!!

04-05-2004, 08:38 PM	#8
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I like the new title! Steve

04-06-2004, 10:20 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	John D. This is a BIG forum! __________________ 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..."*