New Luger

Mike in Reedley · 11-25-2004, 01:50 AM

I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, but here goes. After owning pistols for over 30 years, I just bought my first Luger. It's a Mauser Parabellum 9 m/m 4". I think it's suppose to look like a Swiss 1903, with a grip safety, but then I don't know squat about Lugers. I got it in unfired condition (which I ended today!) in a raggedy box, 2 mags,, cleaning rod, but missing the loading tool.
I'm guessing it was made in the mid 70's. One of my friends, who is thinning his herd, sold it to me for $800. It shot well with the same cast bullet load that I use in my High Power.
How common are these and where do the figure in the grand sceme of Lugers? Was this a fair price? Where can I get a loading tool (my thumb is killing me!). Thanks in advance.

Edward Tinker · 11-25-2004, 06:25 AM

Maybe a bit high, but as new in box (NIB) condition, probably the price and for kalifornia, wellllll....

Welcome to the frat Mike!

There is a section just on these here, although this area is also acceptable!

Loading tools are sold on e-bay, BUT, an orginal will work better, I have found the repro ones suck, and bend!

So, buy a DDR (east german) one or orginal Mauser 1970's one and you'll be happy.

Ed

11-25-2004, 01:50 AM	#1
Mike in Reedley New User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central CA. U.S.A. Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Luger I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, but here goes. After owning pistols for over 30 years, I just bought my first Luger. It's a Mauser Parabellum 9 m/m 4". I think it's suppose to look like a Swiss 1903, with a grip safety, but then I don't know squat about Lugers. I got it in unfired condition (which I ended today!) in a raggedy box, 2 mags,, cleaning rod, but missing the loading tool. I'm guessing it was made in the mid 70's. One of my friends, who is thinning his herd, sold it to me for $800. It shot well with the same cast bullet load that I use in my High Power. How common are these and where do the figure in the grand sceme of Lugers? Was this a fair price? Where can I get a loading tool (my thumb is killing me!). Thanks in advance.

11-25-2004, 06:25 AM	#2
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	Maybe a bit high, but as new in box (NIB) condition, probably the price and for kalifornia, wellllll.... Welcome to the frat Mike! There is a section just on these here, although this area is also acceptable! Loading tools are sold on e-bay, BUT, an orginal will work better, I have found the repro ones suck, and bend! So, buy a DDR (east german) one or orginal Mauser 1970's one and you'll be happy. 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