Totenkopf Etched DWM Parabellum

[Maestro]

Interesting Luger with an interesting history I thought to share

1933 Konzentrationslager Death Head (Totenkopf)

http://www.phoenixinvestmentarms.com/

Some parts give us clues to the date of this gun (A) In 1932 the Reichswehrministerium issued an order that the rear main axel pin be serial numbered to the gun. (B) The grips are walnut and numbered to the gun. (C) the early Crown N Nitro proof which only appears on the breach block. (D) The Sear safety which when the side plate is removed drops a pin into the sear itself and stops the gun from being fired (a Police specification). (E) Last two digits of the serial number on the trigger. (F) Modification for the magazine safety (1932) that wasn't installed because it was cancelled probably placing the issuance of this gun on or about 1933.

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[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Maestro

Last edited by Maestro; Today at 03:46 PM. Reason: URL

http://www.phoenixinvestmentarms.com/

You do know there are hundreds of Lugers at PIA, right? And no Search function there?

An exact URL would be most helpful...Might even get some discussion...

[nukem556]

A totenkopf at PIA? We might as well discuss UFO abductions and Elvis sightings ...........

[Ron Wood]

Rich,
When you go to the website, just click on the "New Additions" tab...the TK is the second Luger listed.

[ithacaartist]

When I was on the TK page, I copied its URL--but it is the same as their home page. Let an I.T. guy who knows explain it to us.

[Pistole+Parabellum]

Originally Posted by sheepherder

http://www.phoenixinvestmentarms.com/

You do know there are hundreds of Lugers at PIA, right? And no Search function there?

An exact URL would be most helpful...Might even get some discussion...

Yes You're right.. But No matter what URL on their website, it keeps giving same URL when i paste. Without pictures it's not as convenient to discuss!!

[sheepherder]

So I have to spend 10 minutes of my life that I'll never get back looking for it???

Sheesh...

http://www.phoenixinvestmentarms.com...headpolice.htm

Having found that, the skull is much less cartoonish than other examples, and the crossed bones are more realistic as well...But it's missing the characteristic lazy-S...

Lots of period pictures...

[Olle]

This should work: http://www.phoenixinvestmentarms.com...headpolice.htm

[Maestro]

Originally Posted by Olle

This should work: http://www.phoenixinvestmentarms.com...headpolice.htm

I don't know how you did it!! thank you
i too had a difficult time trying to get the URL and that's why i posted the pictures, as i was so eager to discuss, but unfortunately i didnt pay attention to the copyright notice! i'm glad the admin here did! thanks.

[Maestro]

Originally Posted by Olle

This should work: http://www.phoenixinvestmentarms.com...headpolice.htm

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

When I was on the TK page, I copied its URL--but it is the same as their home page. Let an I.T. guy who knows explain it to us.

i had posted one for you, which you'll now see on his website with the provided link by Olle, that i believe you can add to your collection!

[Ron Wood]

Originally Posted by sheepherder

...Having found that, the skull is much less cartoonish than other examples, and the crossed bones are more realistic as well...But it's missing the characteristic lazy-S...

Kinda looks like a biker tattoo to me

[sheepherder]

Does PIA take requests??? I'd like my Totenkopf Luger to have the skull smaller, and perpendicular to the boreline...And add the lazy-S...

[Ron Wood]

They might suggest that you get your "lazy-S" to work and do it yourself

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

They might suggest that you get your "lazy-S" to work and do it yourself

I had thought of that...I have Datig's 1958 edition of The Luger Pistol with a pic of an original Totenkopf graphic...I think I could do it justice...

[Ron Wood]

Originally Posted by sheepherder

I had thought of that...I have Datig's 1958 edition of The Luger Pistol with a pic of an original Totenkopf graphic...I think I could do it justice...

Of that I have no doubt.

[lugercollector]

Somewhat brutal showing people getting mowed down as part of a sales pitch........

[Bill_in_VA]

I got my Totenkopf Luger from Elvis, but a UFO abducted it from me.

[Ron Wood]

Originally Posted by Bill_in_VA

I got my Totenkopf Luger from Elvis, but a UFO abducted it from me.

Be thankful you were spared the anal probe.

[kzullick]

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[ithacaartist]

I have a small collection of TK's images I've snagged from the net. This one is by far the most realistic looking, but I think this helps tip the scale to the B.S. side, if it was not there already. I'm impressed by the mystery involved in the entire TK concept, at least as it applies to Lugers. Ah, history could be so much easier, if we were able to go back and be a "fly on the wall", to discover the real scoop!

My purpose in collecting these images is to select, or create a version that I'm happy with--not too cartoonish, but not too realistic, either. I have an extra Erma upper for the KGP69, and plan to have the motif laser-etched onto it, just for S. & G. It will be the perfect complement to another, its small parts strawed, which will have the U.S. Great Seal similarly etched onto the receiver, and which I will call the "Ermarican Eagle".