My Luger --41 byf

Marvin · 11-09-2002, 08:19 AM

Integralaction,

After you gave the explanation of the .38 Spl. rounds having the rim and groove machined, it makes sense. After the war, all these former soldiers had Lugers, but 9mmP ammo was difficult to come by, and when found, it was expensive. It sounds like someone made some rounds for your Luger from the .38 Spl cases and this abled your father-in-law to shoot the pistol. I have not checked the specs on the cases, but sounds logical to make a 9mmP from a .38 Spl case. Keep these as part of the pistol and family history.

Marvin

11-09-2002, 08:19 AM	#21
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Integralaction, After you gave the explanation of the .38 Spl. rounds having the rim and groove machined, it makes sense. After the war, all these former soldiers had Lugers, but 9mmP ammo was difficult to come by, and when found, it was expensive. It sounds like someone made some rounds for your Luger from the .38 Spl cases and this abled your father-in-law to shoot the pistol. I have not checked the specs on the cases, but sounds logical to make a 9mmP from a .38 Spl case. Keep these as part of the pistol and family history. Marvin