Jim Elson - Swiss Navy Info...

Pete Ebbink · 07-24-2002, 11:55 PM

Hello Jim,

I was reading in my copy of Fred A. Datig's book, The Luger Pistol - 1958 revised edition, on pages 85-86 some interesting info. on "unofficial" Swiss lugers.

I quote from Mr. Datig :

1. " It appears that many lugers, of all models, variations, and types, have been imported into Switzerland for many years by private individuals. Under Swiss law, or so the story goes, such imported lugers must be marked with the Swiss Cross over the chamber, Swiss proof marks, or both before the piece may be fired on an official Swiss target range. For this reason, these imported Lugers are usually given over to one of the many fine Swiss gunshmiths and converted to meet Swiss specifications."

2. "Some Swiss conversions will probably be of finer finish and workmansip than the original contract pieces as the Swiss gunsmiths who execute the conversions are without exception past masters at their art".

I will be home this weekend, Jim, if you do not have this book and would like me to scan the entire 2-3 pages of text.

Just let me know... <img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" />

07-24-2002, 11:55 PM	#1
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Jim Elson - Swiss Navy Info... Hello Jim, I was reading in my copy of Fred A. Datig's book, The Luger Pistol - 1958 revised edition, on pages 85-86 some interesting info. on "unofficial" Swiss lugers. I quote from Mr. Datig : 1. " It appears that many lugers, of all models, variations, and types, have been imported into Switzerland for many years by private individuals. Under Swiss law, or so the story goes, such imported lugers must be marked with the Swiss Cross over the chamber, Swiss proof marks, or both before the piece may be fired on an official Swiss target range. For this reason, these imported Lugers are usually given over to one of the many fine Swiss gunshmiths and converted to meet Swiss specifications." 2. "Some Swiss conversions will probably be of finer finish and workmansip than the original contract pieces as the Swiss gunsmiths who execute the conversions are without exception past masters at their art". I will be home this weekend, Jim, if you do not have this book and would like me to scan the entire 2-3 pages of text. Just let me know... <img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" />