Please provide input on this inherited Luger

lowes · 09-26-2009, 01:34 AM

I do believe it is a 9mm - i can fit a pencil into the barrel (if that is the measuring stick). O can use a caliper to make sure – my grandfather said it was a 9mm, but who knows. I have never shot this side arm, and have no ammo for it - in fact, this pistol sat in my grandfathers vault for years and years wrapped in a rag.

I really am not going to fire it - I am a ACP guy myself. I guess I am just wondering what this side arm is all about. I gather it was made in Germany (well, it is stamped in English on the frame), and was intended to be sold commercially in the states. I just totally broke it down tonight, and it looks to be in very good working condition.

I think I will follow the advice on this site on cleaning the side arm (the grips, etc), and just take the upmost care with it. I have a lot of respect for this pistol, and really want to make sure I take care of it the right way.

I appreciate all of the input you all have provided, and please keep it coming. You all are just a wealth of knowledge - its so awesome for someone like me who only has owned “new” firearms.

Thanks again!

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09-26-2009, 01:34 AM	#1
lowes New User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I do believe it is a 9mm - i can fit a pencil into the barrel (if that is the measuring stick). O can use a caliper to make sure – my grandfather said it was a 9mm, but who knows. I have never shot this side arm, and have no ammo for it - in fact, this pistol sat in my grandfathers vault for years and years wrapped in a rag. I really am not going to fire it - I am a ACP guy myself. I guess I am just wondering what this side arm is all about. I gather it was made in Germany (well, it is stamped in English on the frame), and was intended to be sold commercially in the states. I just totally broke it down tonight, and it looks to be in very good working condition. I think I will follow the advice on this site on cleaning the side arm (the grips, etc), and just take the upmost care with it. I have a lot of respect for this pistol, and really want to make sure I take care of it the right way. I appreciate all of the input you all have provided, and please keep it coming. You all are just a wealth of knowledge - its so awesome for someone like me who only has owned “new” firearms. Thanks again!