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berkmberk1 · 07-02-2014, 10:44 PM

I thought this would be as good a place as any to introduce myself......I hope that is alright. My Finnish Mosin Nagant collection is well on its way, so I thought I'd start a WW1 collection in conjunction with that anniversary. To start off "The Great War" +100, I acquired (or at least won and paid for) a 1916 DWM P08. I'm hoping this forum will educate me in the nuances of Luger Collecting like the Russian MN board did for those weapons.

I have ALWAYS wanted a Luger, and now, after 62 years, I can finally afford to buy at least one!

I should receive it sometime next week (its coming from FL). When it arrives, I'll take some pictures and show her off.

This looks to be an interesting four years.

Arizona Slim · 07-02-2014, 10:49 PM

Hi Michael and welcome to the forum, there's no doubt in my mind you have come to the right place to learn about Luger's but be warned, as many members will tell you they can be extremely addictive.

Lon

Douglas Jr. · 07-03-2014, 12:28 PM

It's a nice way to remember the Great War Centennial!
Welcome and congratulations for your first Luger.
Douglas

Curly1 · 07-03-2014, 01:22 PM

Welcome to the forum

rhuff · 07-03-2014, 07:48 PM

Welcome to the forum, and I look forward to seeing your "new" Luger.

berkmberk1 · 07-03-2014, 08:05 PM

I know about addiction - I've acquired eight Finn MNs since November, and I "need" at least three more. Thinking about the pistol today, my thought was perhaps to collect a DWM for each year from 1914 thru 1918. Not a large collection, but significant.

I'm looking forward to immersing myself in this new project.

Edward Tinker · 07-03-2014, 08:48 PM

hey SFC Berk, welcome to the forum

Well, actually, you should round off the collection by getting the state armories lugers too, Erfurts, 1911-1918

Ed

SSG, USA (RET)
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mrerick · 07-03-2014, 08:55 PM

Hi Michael, and welcome to the forum.

You'll like it here!

Marc

kzullick · 07-03-2014, 10:33 PM

Yes indeed, Welcome Welcome!

07-02-2014, 10:44 PM	#1
berkmberk1 User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 4 Posts	Hello I thought this would be as good a place as any to introduce myself......I hope that is alright. My Finnish Mosin Nagant collection is well on its way, so I thought I'd start a WW1 collection in conjunction with that anniversary. To start off "The Great War" +100, I acquired (or at least won and paid for) a 1916 DWM P08. I'm hoping this forum will educate me in the nuances of Luger Collecting like the Russian MN board did for those weapons. I have ALWAYS wanted a Luger, and now, after 62 years, I can finally afford to buy at least one! I should receive it sometime next week (its coming from FL). When it arrives, I'll take some pictures and show her off. This looks to be an interesting four years.

07-03-2014, 01:22 PM	#4
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,255 Thanks: 126 Thanked 717 Times in 374 Posts	Welcome to the forum __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

07-03-2014, 08:05 PM	#6
berkmberk1 User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 4 Posts	I know about addiction - I've acquired eight Finn MNs since November, and I "need" at least three more. Thinking about the pistol today, my thought was perhaps to collect a DWM for each year from 1914 thru 1918. Not a large collection, but significant. I'm looking forward to immersing myself in this new project. __________________ Michael D. Berk SFC, USA Ret.

07-03-2014, 08:48 PM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,608 Times in 2,123 Posts	hey SFC Berk, welcome to the forum Well, actually, you should round off the collection by getting the state armories lugers too, Erfurts, 1911-1918 Ed SSG, USA (RET) . __________________ 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

07-03-2014, 08:55 PM	#8
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,139 Times in 1,520 Posts	Hi Michael, and welcome to the forum. You'll like it here! Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

07-02-2014, 10:49 PM	#2
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	Hi Michael and welcome to the forum, there's no doubt in my mind you have come to the right place to learn about Luger's but be warned, as many members will tell you they can be extremely addictive. Lon

07-03-2014, 12:28 PM	#3
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	It's a nice way to remember the Great War Centennial! Welcome and congratulations for your first Luger. Douglas

07-03-2014, 07:48 PM	#5
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,314 Thanks: 2,746 Thanked 998 Times in 733 Posts	Welcome to the forum, and I look forward to seeing your "new" Luger.

07-03-2014, 10:33 PM	#9
kzullick Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: East Berwick, Pennsylvania Posts: 253 Thanks: 729 Thanked 113 Times in 87 Posts	Yes indeed, Welcome Welcome!