Dad's Luger

John Sabato · 01-04-2012, 10:50 AM

Regarding the "ear" damage from pounding of the toggles. I would venture an OPINION that the gun was fired using HOT submachinegun ammo early after it's capture, or shortly after it's entry to the USA while being demonstrated to fascinated eyes as a war trophy.

At the time, as long as the ammo was a good "fit" the original owner would have had no reason to think it wasn't appropriate to use whatever 9mm was available at cheap prices. Other than the "fair wear and tear" on the ears, this gun is in excellent shape and is certainly collectible...IMHO.

01-04-2012, 10:50 AM	#16
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Regarding the "ear" damage from pounding of the toggles. I would venture an OPINION that the gun was fired using HOT submachinegun ammo early after it's capture, or shortly after it's entry to the USA while being demonstrated to fascinated eyes as a war trophy. At the time, as long as the ammo was a good "fit" the original owner would have had no reason to think it wasn't appropriate to use whatever 9mm was available at cheap prices. Other than the "fair wear and tear" on the ears, this gun is in excellent shape and is certainly collectible...IMHO. __________________ 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..."*