Look what Dad brought me.......

kk5fe · 09-22-2008, 09:53 PM

Hello all,

My first post but probably not my last. Well, it goes like this. All my life (or from when I can remember) I've drooled over my Fathers luger collection. I'm now 52 and he is 85 years young. He was in the Navy during WWII stationed on a little island in the Solomon chain for a couple of years... so I donÃ¢??t know exactly how he came by his fascination of German lugers other than he just says he likes them... so who is to argue!

Anyway, he comes over one day and says he is tired of keeping them so If I want them... here ya go... Most of these have not seen the light of day for many years. I'll post more detailed photos if you guys want. But the line up is nine lugers, one PPK, two P38 and an odd Belgium made Browning in .32 cal.

A couple of the lugers would be classed as "shooters" I suppose. One is pretty darn near mint and another isnÃ¢??t 9mm, but smaller I think and has a grip safety.... anyway they arenÃ¢??t going anywhere and want to display them in some way.

here they are and thanks for the long post!

Keith

Ron Smith · 09-22-2008, 09:58 PM

Hi Keith,

Welcome to the forum. Nice to start with a ready made collection. "Dad always did like you best."

Give us some detailed photos, and let us take a closer look.

Ron

Went Blakely · 09-22-2008, 10:17 PM

Oh wow, that is incredible, and welcome!

Edward Tinker · 09-23-2008, 04:48 AM

wow, wlecome to the forum.

Any simson or police stuck in there (grip strap markings?)

Ed

Lugerdoc · 09-23-2008, 08:11 AM

Keith, Nice that you got an inheritance that you can enjoy maintaining and sharing with your Dad while he is still around. The Walther that you show is a PP rather than a PPK. The "Browning" is an FN 1922, probably make during the German occupation of the Herstal plant. Your grip safety luger appears to be a 7.65mmP M1906, but since there are many variations of these, some close up photos would be helpful to give you any further details. TH

c3006 · 09-23-2008, 08:51 AM

Thats what I call gettin jump started !!!! Getting 2nd gen Lugers make them even more of a treasure. Congrats c

the gunman · 09-23-2008, 08:55 AM

" What A Gift"

RWS · 09-23-2008, 10:17 AM

Would your father be interested in adoption? I am 42, with a good job and education, handsome and in a few months father of a beautifull boy who will love lugers too ....

Keep in touch.

kk5fe · 09-23-2008, 10:42 AM

Hey guys.... thanks for the comments! Lugerdoc, I will get better photos of one with the grip safety, but I believe you are correct. And thanks for the info on the Browning... interesting. Actually I'll get closer photos of all of them.

Ed, I dont believe any of them have any markings on the grip straps, but they all have many other markings.... again, I am remiss with the photos!

RWS..... well.... all I can do is ask.... ;-)

09-22-2008, 09:53 PM	#1
kk5fe User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 29 Thanks: 6 Thanked 19 Times in 4 Posts	Look what Dad brought me....... Hello all, My first post but probably not my last. Well, it goes like this. All my life (or from when I can remember) I've drooled over my Fathers luger collection. I'm now 52 and he is 85 years young. He was in the Navy during WWII stationed on a little island in the Solomon chain for a couple of years... so I donÃ¢??t know exactly how he came by his fascination of German lugers other than he just says he likes them... so who is to argue! Anyway, he comes over one day and says he is tired of keeping them so If I want them... here ya go... Most of these have not seen the light of day for many years. I'll post more detailed photos if you guys want. But the line up is nine lugers, one PPK, two P38 and an odd Belgium made Browning in .32 cal. A couple of the lugers would be classed as "shooters" I suppose. One is pretty darn near mint and another isnÃ¢??t 9mm, but smaller I think and has a grip safety.... anyway they arenÃ¢??t going anywhere and want to display them in some way. here they are and thanks for the long post! Keith

09-22-2008, 09:58 PM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi Keith, Welcome to the forum. Nice to start with a ready made collection. "Dad always did like you best." Give us some detailed photos, and let us take a closer look. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

09-22-2008, 10:17 PM	#3
Went Blakely User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 231 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Oh wow, that is incredible, and welcome! __________________ Went Blakely

09-23-2008, 04:48 AM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	wow, wlecome to the forum. Any simson or police stuck in there (grip strap markings?) 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

09-23-2008, 08:11 AM	#5
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Keith, Nice that you got an inheritance that you can enjoy maintaining and sharing with your Dad while he is still around. The Walther that you show is a PP rather than a PPK. The "Browning" is an FN 1922, probably make during the German occupation of the Herstal plant. Your grip safety luger appears to be a 7.65mmP M1906, but since there are many variations of these, some close up photos would be helpful to give you any further details. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

09-23-2008, 08:51 AM	#6
c3006 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: east tn Posts: 526 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Thats what I call gettin jump started !!!! Getting 2nd gen Lugers make them even more of a treasure. Congrats c __________________ Men Accustomed unto thier arms and their liberties will never endure the yoke. James Harrington 1776

09-23-2008, 08:55 AM	#7
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	" What A Gift"

09-23-2008, 10:17 AM	#8
RWS User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 34 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Would your father be interested in adoption? I am 42, with a good job and education, handsome and in a few months father of a beautifull boy who will love lugers too .... Keep in touch.

09-23-2008, 10:42 AM	#9
kk5fe User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 29 Thanks: 6 Thanked 19 Times in 4 Posts	Hey guys.... thanks for the comments! Lugerdoc, I will get better photos of one with the grip safety, but I believe you are correct. And thanks for the info on the Browning... interesting. Actually I'll get closer photos of all of them. Ed, I dont believe any of them have any markings on the grip straps, but they all have many other markings.... again, I am remiss with the photos! RWS..... well.... all I can do is ask.... ;-)

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