New FAQ - Update suggestions and Corrections Thread

mrerick · 03-23-2016, 03:53 PM

I've updated and uploaded the latest version of the FAQs in both compact PDF (for online viewing and low bandwith access) and Hi Resolution PDF (for 300dpi printing) forms.

>>>>>>> http://forum.lugerforum.com/showpost...75&postcount=2

- - - In this discussion thread, please suggest updates to current FAQs and corrections only - - -

Marc

Edward Tinker · 03-23-2016, 07:47 PM

Marc has worked on this tirelessly!

HATS off to him

mrerick · 03-24-2016, 01:30 PM

Thanks Rich, that oops was from copying and pasting... Fixed in next version.

I plan on revisiting things more regularly. I'd like to get the initial revision out now with the more obvious problems handled, and then revisit things in a couple of months as change requests accumulate and new material is available.

Put pictures here and I'll download them from the site. Put them up in the full resolution that you want to appear in the FAQ.

Thanks! Marc

mrerick · 03-24-2016, 03:12 PM

I believe I've incorporated most of those. This thread is for review of the current contents of the FAQ.

Zorba · 03-24-2016, 05:36 PM

I would suggest putting "decocking a luger properly" (or some such) right after "Is it OK to dry-fire...".

Diver6106 · 03-24-2016, 10:14 PM

You might include information and schematic on the 22LR kit.

mrerick · 03-27-2016, 10:54 PM

Thanks for the pix and update!

Marc

alanint · 03-28-2016, 08:58 PM

When it is done, can this be shared off the site?

mrerick · 03-28-2016, 09:07 PM

I'm not sure how John will control access to the PDF file (if you will need to login).

I would not cross post the file elsewhere, but rather point to it here on the LugerForum site. This is important because I plan to update it more regularly.

Marc

sheepherder · 03-29-2016, 11:14 PM

A quick edited quote from S&G's TBLAP on Böhler barrels, and the marks on some 1913-14 Luger barrels, and a pic of mine...

(Question) What is the Bö stamp on some 1913-14 Luger barrels and what does the number represent?
(Answer) [paragraph below]

No mention was made in the notes or the marking instructions of the practice of marking the barrel, both at the blank and machined stages, with the steel maker's identification and the steel batch number. This was a requirement of the Gew 98 Marking Instructions, which initially (ca. 1899) specified the letters K for Krupp or B for Bismarkhűtte be stamped in (Roman) letters 5 mm high with the batch number at the first stage of manufacture, turning, and then in 3 mm high high letters when the barrel was finished...The only instance of this regulation being applied to the P.08 was for a short period between 1913 - 14 when some pistols were fitted with Böhler steel barrels, and, following the rifle marking instructions, they were stamped with the scarce Bö mark under the barrel, usually with the steel batch number, of one or two digits either beside or under the Bö.

This number has previously been erroneously described as being the hardness of the steel, but reference to the appropriate regulations shows this was not to be the case; hardness marking never was a requirement, unlike the steel batch number, which was.

-From S&G's TBLAP

Edward Tinker · 04-04-2016, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrerick

I'm not sure how John will control access to the PDF file (if you will need to login).

I would not cross post the file elsewhere, but rather point to it here on the LugerForum site. This is important because I plan to update it more regularly.

Marc

well actually I have the SAME FAQ on Jan Still's site, since I made this up all by myself (with input from members).

So - its for all of us - I have always figured that members might print it out - not sure what you mean by taking it off site?

mrerick · 03-30-2016, 09:07 AM

This also clearly shows halos... I'll paraphrase TBLAP to avoid copyright issues...

Marc

Edward Tinker · 04-04-2016, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrerick

This also clearly shows halos... I'll paraphrase TBLAP to avoid copyright issues...

Marc

AND, I am always very careful where I got photos - never from a book (unless my book), never just borrow pictures on the forum without permission, etc.

I have had the FAQ on the forum since I made it, so I am always very careful...

mrerick · 04-05-2016, 10:26 AM

The only photos we should use are those taken by members and posted to the forum.

sheepherder · 04-10-2016, 09:57 AM

Question: Why does Moderator John Sabato insist that pictures be attached directly to the post rather than linked to an outside picture storage agency???

Answer: [Insert John's oft-repeated (to no avail) explanation here, and see pic attached below]

Zorba · 04-23-2016, 03:57 PM

Another question: "What is the 'Mauser Hump'?". I remember asking this a few years back myself - someone posted a couple of very nice pix to illustrate.

mrerick · 04-24-2016, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepherder

Another rarely asked question...What does the mysterious and often-misunderstood '1921' chamber date signify???

We cover the "1920" Reichswehr property stamp on page 33 of the FAQ. IIRC, 1921 actually is a date. Is there more to this to add?

Thanks, Marc

Edward Tinker · 04-24-2016, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepherder

Another rarely asked question...What does the mysterious and often-misunderstood '1921' chamber date signify???

its a date - no other trick to it

1920 can be a date or more commonly a Reichswehr property stamp

a 1921 and one 1922 I saw and owned for a short time (should have kept that) is an actual date...

kurusu · 04-25-2016, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepherder

I own a 1917...and I've seen pics of a 1918...Was/is there a 1919??? How about a 1922??? Just how high do the dates go???

Hey! Another FAQ question!!!

In a P.08? 42.

And there was no 1919.

Edward Tinker · 04-26-2016, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurusu

In a P.08? 42.

And there was no 1919.

Krieghoffs, dated 41, 42, 43, 44 and some people say 1945

03-23-2016, 03:53 PM	#1
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	New FAQ - Update suggestions and Corrections Thread I've updated and uploaded the latest version of the FAQs in both compact PDF (for online viewing and low bandwith access) and Hi Resolution PDF (for 300dpi printing) forms. >>>>>>> http://forum.lugerforum.com/showpost...75&postcount=2 - - - In this discussion thread, please suggest updates to current FAQs and corrections only - - - Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war. Last edited by Edward Tinker; 04-24-2016 at 08:17 PM. Reason: Revised FAQ added - 4/24/16 version.

03-24-2016, 01:30 PM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Thanks Rich, that oops was from copying and pasting... Fixed in next version. I plan on revisiting things more regularly. I'd like to get the initial revision out now with the more obvious problems handled, and then revisit things in a couple of months as change requests accumulate and new material is available. Put pictures here and I'll download them from the site. Put them up in the full resolution that you want to appear in the FAQ. Thanks! Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

03-24-2016, 03:12 PM	#4
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	I believe I've incorporated most of those. This thread is for review of the current contents of the FAQ. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

03-24-2016, 10:14 PM	#6
Diver6106 User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mt. Vernon VA Posts: 244 Thanks: 1,424 Thanked 117 Times in 75 Posts	You might include information and schematic on the 22LR kit. Attached Thumbnails

03-27-2016, 10:54 PM	#7
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Thanks for the pix and update! Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

03-23-2016, 07:47 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,930 Thanks: 2,030 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	Marc has worked on this tirelessly! HATS off to him

03-24-2016, 05:36 PM	#5
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 527 Times in 290 Posts	I would suggest putting "decocking a luger properly" (or some such) right after "Is it OK to dry-fire...".

03-28-2016, 08:58 PM	#8
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	When it is done, can this be shared off the site?

03-28-2016, 09:07 PM	#9
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	I'm not sure how John will control access to the PDF file (if you will need to login). I would not cross post the file elsewhere, but rather point to it here on the LugerForum site. This is important because I plan to update it more regularly. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

03-29-2016, 11:14 PM	#10
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	Böhler Barrels A quick edited quote from S&G's TBLAP on Böhler barrels, and the marks on some 1913-14 Luger barrels, and a pic of mine... (Question) What is the Bö stamp on some 1913-14 Luger barrels and what does the number represent? (Answer) [paragraph below] No mention was made in the notes or the marking instructions of the practice of marking the barrel, both at the blank and machined stages, with the steel maker's identification and the steel batch number. This was a requirement of the Gew 98 Marking Instructions, which initially (ca. 1899) specified the letters K for Krupp or B for Bismarkhűtte be stamped in (Roman) letters 5 mm high with the batch number at the first stage of manufacture, turning, and then in 3 mm high high letters when the barrel was finished...The only instance of this regulation being applied to the P.08 was for a short period between 1913 - 14 when some pistols were fitted with Böhler steel barrels, and, following the rifle marking instructions, they were stamped with the scarce Bö mark under the barrel, usually with the steel batch number, of one or two digits either beside or under the Bö. This number has previously been erroneously described as being the hardness of the steel, but reference to the appropriate regulations shows this was not to be the case; hardness marking never was a requirement, unlike the steel batch number, which was. -From S&G's TBLAP Attached Images __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter... Last edited by sheepherder; 03-31-2016 at 11:25 AM.

03-30-2016, 09:07 AM	#12
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	This also clearly shows halos... I'll paraphrase TBLAP to avoid copyright issues... Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

04-05-2016, 10:26 AM	#14
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	The only photos we should use are those taken by members and posted to the forum. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

04-23-2016, 03:57 PM	#16
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 527 Times in 290 Posts	Another question: "What is the 'Mauser Hump'?". I remember asking this a few years back myself - someone posted a couple of very nice pix to illustrate.