Crottet Half Scale Parabellums

Steve D · 06-21-2012, 11:26 AM

As a hobby machinist and somewhat of a new-comer to the Luger mystic, I am intrigued by the Swiss master gunsmith Leon Crottet's miniature replicas made during the 70s and 80s.

Is Mr. Crottet still active? Are his replicas considered an integral part of the Luger collecting world? Where are they now and are they sought after by collectors? Does anyone have information as to photos or articles about these miniatures?

Thanks - Steve D.

Ron Wood · 06-21-2012, 12:43 PM

Steve,
As far as I know Mr. Crottet is still alive, but like a lot of us he is getting on in years. As far as his activity, he was making miniature Sten guns as late as 2008.
There have been several articles about him and his guns over the years, but the most recent and comprehensive coverage is Chapter Sixty-three of the Görtz-Sturgess "Pistole Parabellum" three volume set. There are ten pages of narrative and great photos.
A few years back Simpson's Ltd. had I think 4 or 5 examples of his work for sale. As I recall the prices ranged from $10,000 to $15,000. These are perfect miniatures, exact in scale and detail. They were also fully functional firing pistols with working miniature ammunition. Consequently they had to be transferred with a FFL!

Steve D · 06-21-2012, 06:11 PM

Thanks for the additional information, Ron. I do have the Gortz-Sturgess books and eagerly digested the photos they published. The little guns are truly works of art. Steve D.

Ben M. · 06-24-2012, 12:08 PM

some more info including this guy's own web site

http://www.waffen-crottet.ch/

here is a photo of a navy he did

http://www.milsurps.com/images/impor...faivreN2-1.jpg

06-21-2012, 11:26 AM	#1
Steve D User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 23 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Crottet Half Scale Parabellums As a hobby machinist and somewhat of a new-comer to the Luger mystic, I am intrigued by the Swiss master gunsmith Leon Crottet's miniature replicas made during the 70s and 80s. Is Mr. Crottet still active? Are his replicas considered an integral part of the Luger collecting world? Where are they now and are they sought after by collectors? Does anyone have information as to photos or articles about these miniatures? Thanks - Steve D.

06-21-2012, 12:43 PM	#2
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,035 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,239 Times in 1,718 Posts	Steve, As far as I know Mr. Crottet is still alive, but like a lot of us he is getting on in years. As far as his activity, he was making miniature Sten guns as late as 2008. There have been several articles about him and his guns over the years, but the most recent and comprehensive coverage is Chapter Sixty-three of the Görtz-Sturgess "Pistole Parabellum" three volume set. There are ten pages of narrative and great photos. A few years back Simpson's Ltd. had I think 4 or 5 examples of his work for sale. As I recall the prices ranged from $10,000 to $15,000. These are perfect miniatures, exact in scale and detail. They were also fully functional firing pistols with working miniature ammunition. Consequently they had to be transferred with a FFL! __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

06-21-2012, 06:11 PM	#3
Steve D User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 23 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks for the additional information, Ron. I do have the Gortz-Sturgess books and eagerly digested the photos they published. The little guns are truly works of art. Steve D.

06-24-2012, 12:08 PM	#4
Ben M. User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Retired to Naples, FL. Posts: 497 Thanks: 96 Thanked 144 Times in 89 Posts	some more info including this guy's own web site http://www.waffen-crottet.ch/ here is a photo of a navy he did http://www.milsurps.com/images/impor...faivreN2-1.jpg