Texas Rangers and Luger Sidearm.....

tomaustin · 05-23-2020, 01:35 AM

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hayhugh · 05-23-2020, 05:07 AM

I bought this one back in 2017 and it could very well be the one in the picture. Whatever, it looks to have been an everyday carry. Going to leave it in its present day condition lot of history in this gun...

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item...semi-automatic

Ron Wood · 05-23-2020, 11:15 AM

Bought this one in El Paso a long time ago. Looks like it has seen a bit of use, maybe even adventure, out here in the "Wild West".
Ron

tomaustin · 05-23-2020, 11:52 AM

the tall Ranger on the left is Frank Hamer.....He is the Ranger who lead the group who stopped Bonnie and Clyde outside of Gibsland/Sailes area in western Louisiana on May 23, 1934....

Today is the 86th "anniversary" of the end of their careers.............

Doubs · 05-23-2020, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hayhugh

I bought this one back in 2017 and it could very well be the one in the picture. Whatever, it looks to have been an everyday carry. Going to leave it in its present day condition lot of history in this gun...

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item...semi-automatic

So is it really the ultra rare .32ACP model? LOL

Ron Wood · 05-23-2020, 02:14 PM

Got this one out of an El Paso pawn shop in the '60s, probably came from Juarez just across the border. Judging from the grip embellishment, it might have spent some time on the hip of a Juarez cop.

sheepherder · 05-23-2020, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Wood

...probably came from Juarez just across the border. Judging from the grip embellishment...

Which cartel is that???

hayhugh · 05-23-2020, 03:38 PM

Well doubs,

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So is it really the ultra rare .32ACP model? LOL

It cleaned up very well with oil and very fine brass wool. I did run some 30 luger down the barrel with expected results

Ron Wood · 05-23-2020, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

Which cartel is that???

There were gangs back then,but more like street punks shaking down tourists. Of course the cops weren't reluctant to "fine" tourists for minor (usually made-up) infractions. The heavy drugs and cartels came a little later.
Ron

Diver6106 · 06-23-2020, 08:24 PM

As a born and raised Texan, it is a sad note that the Rangers have fallen out of favor... https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-ente...e-coming-down/

Mac Cat · 06-24-2020, 12:24 PM

Texas Rangers.jpgThe original Texas Rangers date way back before Texas was a territory or a state (1823). They had to provide their own weapons and horses. Some were paid, many were not. They are nothing like today's Rangers, who are highly respected professional LEOs.

05-23-2020, 11:52 AM	#4
tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 523 Times in 202 Posts	the tall Ranger on the left is Frank Hamer.....He is the Ranger who lead the group who stopped Bonnie and Clyde outside of Gibsland/Sailes area in western Louisiana on May 23, 1934.... Today is the 86th "anniversary" of the end of their careers............. Last edited by tomaustin; 05-23-2020 at 12:14 PM. Reason: ..

05-23-2020, 05:07 AM	#2
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 898 Thanks: 893 Thanked 514 Times in 276 Posts	I bought this one back in 2017 and it could very well be the one in the picture. Whatever, it looks to have been an everyday carry. Going to leave it in its present day condition lot of history in this gun... https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item...semi-automatic

06-23-2020, 08:24 PM	#10
Diver6106 User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mt. Vernon VA Posts: 246 Thanks: 1,436 Thanked 119 Times in 76 Posts	As a born and raised Texan, it is a sad note that the Rangers have fallen out of favor... https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-ente...e-coming-down/

06-24-2020, 12:24 PM	#11
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 770 Thanks: 2,191 Thanked 657 Times in 351 Posts	Texas Rangers.jpgThe original Texas Rangers date way back before Texas was a territory or a state (1823). They had to provide their own weapons and horses. Some were paid, many were not. They are nothing like today's Rangers, who are highly respected professional LEOs.