"Original" Nickled Luger

Edward Tinker · 08-16-2007, 07:21 AM

6 questions for something strictly academic....

When were the first 9mm's made --just after the 7.65mm ones were made
What lugers were original 9mm -- those that aren't 7.65mm

Most lugers were made for factory "runs", i.e. they were special order for gov't use, and the "special" order ones were made by commericial firms in the 1920's and 1930's. That said, it is hard for me to beleive that they did not make some presentation models, etc. Some big dealers have had some over the years, unknown (by him or others) if they were original, although they sold as original.

It appears a lot more presentation guns were made up from smaller guns, i.e. Walther PPK type, etc. rather than lugers.

The authentication is the hard part, there are NO factory records that I know of, so anything presented as a presentation model is doubted.

Ed

08-16-2007, 07:21 AM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,607 Times in 2,123 Posts	6 questions for something strictly academic.... When were the first 9mm's made --just after the 7.65mm ones were made What lugers were original 9mm -- those that aren't 7.65mm Most lugers were made for factory "runs", i.e. they were special order for gov't use, and the "special" order ones were made by commericial firms in the 1920's and 1930's. That said, it is hard for me to beleive that they did not make some presentation models, etc. Some big dealers have had some over the years, unknown (by him or others) if they were original, although they sold as original. It appears a lot more presentation guns were made up from smaller guns, i.e. Walther PPK type, etc. rather than lugers. The authentication is the hard part, there are NO factory records that I know of, so anything presented as a presentation model is doubted. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

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