Doug's Baby Luger

Thor · 04-29-2003, 10:17 AM

Finishing up this one! The scriptic "hc" is a nice touch indicating it is a "Hugh Clark Special" I plan to put this engraved hc on my Baby also. Look for pictures of Doug's gun soon!

John Sabato · 04-29-2003, 02:10 PM

You always were a tease Ted... How long do we have to wait for photos? and did you take "before" photos as well?

Thor · 04-29-2003, 03:24 PM

by soon I meant in a day or so

Doug G. · 04-29-2003, 04:38 PM

Ted, I really am chomping at the bit to see my Baby up close and personal.

Feel free to post pics before you send it out. <img border="0" alt="[bigbye]" title="" src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" />

Thor · 05-02-2003, 10:52 AM

Doug's Baby is finished, I had to do a might touch up on the trigger lever as the disconnector didnt always engage right! This Luger will ship today! (Pictures tonight I hope)

John Sabato · 05-02-2003, 10:55 AM

Another Tease of a post by my good buddy Thor! Many of us won't be able to think of anything else until you get the photos posted Thor! The saliva glands are already working overtime!

Edward Tinker · 05-02-2003, 11:09 AM

Brother Ted....

I am waiting

Thor · 05-02-2003, 12:27 PM

Okay, okay! Here you go! Take a huge breath and enjoy! Two accompanying magazines, I love these Nickel plated MEC GARs. The Jerry Burney Baby Luger holster for effect! A SWEET Ensemble! I predict a few nice collections will have a Hugh Clark Baby Luger in them! (Mine was #3)

Congrats Doug! Nice Luger! I think Frank Manders Baby Luger is ............next!!
CLICK HERE-Doug George Baby 1
Doug George Baby Luger 2
Doug George Baby 3
Doug George Baby 4
Doug George Baby 5

Thor's Luger Clinic

Doug G. · 05-02-2003, 12:45 PM

Ted, it looks great! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> Now I have to wait the weekend in order to get it! <img border="0" alt="[crying]" title="" src="graemlins/crying.gif" /> How's about a pic of the HC monogram?

John Sabato · 05-02-2003, 01:06 PM

G-R-E-A-T Photos! and Great Work Thor and Hugh! There may be more of these than original Babies... but WOW! Wish I had the money!

Johnny C. Kitchens · 05-02-2003, 02:05 PM

For those of us who don't know, how about some specs, how to get one, how much, are the magazines special or specific to that gun and anything else you can treat, us of lesser knowledge on the subject, to???

John Sabato · 05-02-2003, 02:32 PM

Johnny,

Do a search of the forum for "baby luger" and I am sure many of your questions will be answered...

Briefly. The mags are commercial ones that get chopped... These "babies" are being created by Hugh Clark and the waiting period has been as long as a couple of years... Then Thor takes over for finishing...

They aren't inexpensive, but then what is? that is of long term value?

Thor · 05-02-2003, 04:48 PM

I will let Hugh tell the story of his babies, but he has done a bunch of R&D on the recoil springs and found a great solution to really making these little jewels cruise when shooting them. The mags are cut to length, but a regular mag would work, it would just stick out the bottom. I chewed my nails so much waiting for mine I hand no hands left, lol. But now they are coming off the line pretty well I think considering! Frank has been working on a Logo with Sid Gariss doing the drafting to go on the chamber of his! I have been working for about three months on my Babies markings, as you see each is unique to the owners desire, which I think is super!! They really are a nice size, when I got mine back, I couldnt put the little devil down, it was so sweet! Firing it was a thrill and it was both accurate and functioned wonderfully! WOW....what a great combination, thanks Hugh!!!

Frank · 05-02-2003, 06:17 PM

Oh Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy!!! Hugh said mine hadn't reached full term yet. If it doesn't reach it soon, I'm going to have to induce labor! I can hardly wait!! Nice job Hugh & Thor, but then what would you expect!! Darn they do nice work!!

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

Thor · 05-03-2003, 12:54 AM

Thanks everyone, I love working on these cool little Lugers, some of my other favorites are K dates, Navys (dont get many of these in shooter grades),Artillerys, and American Eagle Lugers. I would love to do a Carbine!!

Frank · 05-03-2003, 09:31 AM

OK, Thor, really cute !!

Hugh · 05-03-2003, 10:31 AM

<img border="0" alt="[bigbye]" title="" src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" /> Johnny,

I built the first two, a 7.65mm & 9mm, several years ago after reading about Georg's baby in a book. Basically, it is a standard Luger with the grip shortened 1/2" and the bbl shortened to 3". Took them to the Forum "get-togethers" in Phoenix, and several members wanted one. It took a lot of sweat and tears to work out the correct combination of main spring length/strength to attain reliable functioning. <img border="0" alt="[ouch]" title="" src="graemlins/c.gif" />

The bbl is shortened by cutting off the sight collar, turning down the end of the bbl , reaming out the collar, and silver soldering it onto the bbl. Grips are made by removing 1/2" from the middle of standard grips, epoxing them back together and recheckering. Magazines are standard mags with the end cut off to correct length, the bottom of the slot welded up, and bottom installed. Capacity is reduced by one round. <img border="0" alt="[crying]" title="" src="graemlins/crying.gif" />

The price is $1000 if you furnish the gun for conversion, $1500 if I furnish the gun. If I furnish the gun, it will be a "parts gun" and not all matching. Price is for the conversion, rust blue and strawing by me. <img border="0" alt="[king]" title="" src="graemlins/r.gif" />

If you want Ted to do the rust bluing and have engraving done, I will deduct $200 from the conversion price and send the gun to Ted. Price for further work by Ted will be settled between him and the gun owner.

I will admit up front that although I can do an adaquate rust blue job,the master THOR has had a lot more practice and is much better than I am. <img border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" title="" src="graemlins/bigok.gif" />

Thor · 05-03-2003, 11:51 AM

Hey Hugh, how about one of them high speed 22 Lugers in a baby configuration? You think you can make the toggle work with that combo?

Hugh · 05-03-2003, 07:05 PM

Yeah, Ted, your're sure a big help! All I need is more projects! I don't even know if the standard action is going to work with the 22, haven't gotten the dies from C&H yet. <img border="0" alt="[oops]" title="" src="graemlins/oops.gif" />

policeluger · 05-03-2003, 10:36 PM

Can one of the pictures be placed on the web page " luger of the month"....I would love too see it every time I open the site.....and can you air brush in a sear safety??....a beautiful job too all.

04-29-2003, 10:17 AM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Doug's Baby Luger Finishing up this one! The scriptic "hc" is a nice touch indicating it is a "Hugh Clark Special" I plan to put this engraved hc on my Baby also. Look for pictures of Doug's gun soon! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

04-29-2003, 02:10 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	You always were a tease Ted... How long do we have to wait for photos? and did you take "before" photos as well? __________________ 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..."*

04-29-2003, 04:38 PM	#4
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Ted, I really am chomping at the bit to see my Baby up close and personal. Feel free to post pics before you send it out. <img border="0" alt="[bigbye]" title="" src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" /> __________________ Suppose you were an idiot.....and suppose you were a member of Congress.....But I repeat myself" ~~ Mark Twain

05-02-2003, 10:52 AM	#5
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Doug's Baby is finished, I had to do a might touch up on the trigger lever as the disconnector didnt always engage right! This Luger will ship today! (Pictures tonight I hope) __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

05-02-2003, 10:55 AM	#6
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Another *Tease* of a post by my good buddy Thor! Many of us won't be able to think of anything else until you get the photos posted Thor! The saliva glands are already working overtime! __________________ 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..."*

04-29-2003, 03:24 PM	#3
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	by soon I meant in a day or so __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

05-02-2003, 11:09 AM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,591 Times in 2,114 Posts	Brother Ted.... I am waiting __________________ 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

05-02-2003, 12:27 PM	#8
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Okay, okay! Here you go! Take a huge breath and enjoy! Two accompanying magazines, I love these Nickel plated MEC GARs. The Jerry Burney Baby Luger holster for effect! A SWEET Ensemble! I predict a few nice collections will have a Hugh Clark Baby Luger in them! (Mine was #3) Congrats Doug! Nice Luger! I think Frank Manders Baby Luger is ............next!! CLICK HERE-Doug George Baby 1 Doug George Baby Luger 2 Doug George Baby 3 Doug George Baby 4 Doug George Baby 5 Thor's Luger Clinic __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

05-02-2003, 12:45 PM	#9
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Ted, it looks great! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> Now I have to wait the weekend in order to get it! <img border="0" alt="[crying]" title="" src="graemlins/crying.gif" /> How's about a pic of the HC monogram? __________________ Suppose you were an idiot.....and suppose you were a member of Congress.....But I repeat myself" ~~ Mark Twain

05-02-2003, 01:06 PM	#10
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	G-R-E-A-T Photos! and Great Work Thor and Hugh! There may be more of these than original Babies... but WOW! Wish I had the money! __________________ 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..."*

05-02-2003, 02:05 PM	#11
Johnny C. Kitchens User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	For those of us who don't know, how about some specs, how to get one, how much, are the magazines special or specific to that gun and anything else you can treat, us of lesser knowledge on the subject, to??? __________________ Johnny C. Kitchens

05-02-2003, 02:32 PM	#12
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Johnny, Do a search of the forum for "baby luger" and I am sure many of your questions will be answered... Briefly. The mags are commercial ones that get chopped... These "babies" are being created by Hugh Clark and the waiting period has been as long as a couple of years... Then Thor takes over for finishing... They aren't inexpensive, but then what is? that is of long term value? __________________ 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..."*

05-02-2003, 04:48 PM	#13
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	I will let Hugh tell the story of his babies, but he has done a bunch of R&D on the recoil springs and found a great solution to really making these little jewels cruise when shooting them. The mags are cut to length, but a regular mag would work, it would just stick out the bottom. I chewed my nails so much waiting for mine I hand no hands left, lol. But now they are coming off the line pretty well I think considering! Frank has been working on a Logo with Sid Gariss doing the drafting to go on the chamber of his! I have been working for about three months on my Babies markings, as you see each is unique to the owners desire, which I think is super!! They really are a nice size, when I got mine back, I couldnt put the little devil down, it was so sweet! Firing it was a thrill and it was both accurate and functioned wonderfully! WOW....what a great combination, thanks Hugh!!! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

05-02-2003, 06:17 PM	#14
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	Oh Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy!!! Hugh said mine hadn't reached full term yet. If it doesn't reach it soon, I'm going to have to induce labor! I can hardly wait!! Nice job Hugh & Thor, but then what would you expect!! Darn they do nice work!! <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" />

05-03-2003, 12:54 AM	#15
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Thanks everyone, I love working on these cool little Lugers, some of my other favorites are K dates, Navys (dont get many of these in shooter grades),Artillerys, and American Eagle Lugers. I would love to do a Carbine!! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

05-03-2003, 09:31 AM	#16
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	OK, Thor, really cute !! <img border="0" alt="[ouch]" title="" src="graemlins/c.gif" />

05-03-2003, 10:31 AM	#17
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	<img border="0" alt="[bigbye]" title="" src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" /> Johnny, I built the first two, a 7.65mm & 9mm, several years ago after reading about Georg's baby in a book. Basically, it is a standard Luger with the grip shortened 1/2" and the bbl shortened to 3". Took them to the Forum "get-togethers" in Phoenix, and several members wanted one. It took a lot of sweat and tears to work out the correct combination of main spring length/strength to attain reliable functioning. <img border="0" alt="[ouch]" title="" src="graemlins/c.gif" /> The bbl is shortened by cutting off the sight collar, turning down the end of the bbl , reaming out the collar, and silver soldering it onto the bbl. Grips are made by removing 1/2" from the middle of standard grips, epoxing them back together and recheckering. Magazines are standard mags with the end cut off to correct length, the bottom of the slot welded up, and bottom installed. Capacity is reduced by one round. <img border="0" alt="[crying]" title="" src="graemlins/crying.gif" /> The price is $1000 if you furnish the gun for conversion, $1500 if I furnish the gun. If I furnish the gun, it will be a "parts gun" and not all matching. Price is for the conversion, rust blue and strawing by me. <img border="0" alt="[king]" title="" src="graemlins/r.gif" /> If you want Ted to do the rust bluing and have engraving done, I will deduct $200 from the conversion price and send the gun to Ted. Price for further work by Ted will be settled between him and the gun owner. I will admit up front that although I can do an adaquate rust blue job,the master THOR has had a lot more practice and is much better than I am. <img border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" title="" src="graemlins/bigok.gif" /> __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

05-03-2003, 11:51 AM	#18
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Hey Hugh, how about one of them high speed 22 Lugers in a baby configuration? You think you can make the toggle work with that combo? __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

05-03-2003, 07:05 PM	#19
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Yeah, Ted, your're sure a big help! All I need is more projects! I don't even know if the standard action is going to work with the 22, haven't gotten the dies from C&H yet. <img border="0" alt="[oops]" title="" src="graemlins/oops.gif" /> __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

05-03-2003, 10:36 PM	#20
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Can one of the pictures be placed on the web page " luger of the month"....I would love too see it every time I open the site.....and can you air brush in a sear safety??....a beautiful job too all.