First Luger

Parabellus · 04-30-2006, 09:06 PM

The inside of the grip strap shows only magazine ware; it does not look or feel bumpy. What would grinding of the strap reveal? I'm guessing it would have been done to remove old markings.

Does the fact that this was produced as a 'commercial' Luger before being sold to the police and then possibly used in the military diminish its value? Can you now give me a ballpark estimate of the value?

Besides the 7.62mm NATO ammo used in the M-14 and M-60 is there a 7.62mm that fits any handguns? I have seen the ads in G-A for 7.62mm Lugers discussed in other threads.

How do I release a cocked empty Luger to avoid dry-firing? Can or should it be un-cocked while 'geladen'? What is the nature of the risk of breaking the striker when dry-firing? Is it similar to racing an engine in neutral, i.e. it needs a load to push against?

Can or should the toggle be disassembled at the toggle grips? Clearly I need a special punch tool in order to remove the tiny extractor pin.

Russell

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04-30-2006, 09:06 PM	#37
Parabellus User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Posts: 195 Thanks: 16 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	The inside of the grip strap shows only magazine ware; it does not look or feel bumpy. What would grinding of the strap reveal? I'm guessing it would have been done to remove old markings. Does the fact that this was produced as a 'commercial' Luger before being sold to the police and then possibly used in the military diminish its value? Can you now give me a ballpark estimate of the value? Besides the 7.62mm NATO ammo used in the M-14 and M-60 is there a 7.62mm that fits any handguns? I have seen the ads in G-A for 7.62mm Lugers discussed in other threads. How do I release a cocked empty Luger to avoid dry-firing? Can or should it be un-cocked while 'geladen'? What is the nature of the risk of breaking the striker when dry-firing? Is it similar to racing an engine in neutral, i.e. it needs a load to push against? Can or should the toggle be disassembled at the toggle grips? Clearly I need a special punch tool in order to remove the tiny extractor pin. Russell