Were all Swiss Lugers .30 Caliber through 1940?

drbuster · 10-30-2010, 12:23 PM

The Swiss tested several DWM lugers in 9mm in the early years, especially the 1902 model. Also, they re-tested the model 1929 (from Waffenfabrik Bern) in 9mm, very few being seen, and questioned by some purest collectors. In spite of all this, the Swiss, at least with the Luger, NEVER officially adopted the 9mm cartridge. My guess is that the 7.65mm round functioned more efficiently with the toggle mechanism.

guns3545 · 10-30-2010, 02:13 PM

Agree with you Doc.

Years ago, in my foolish years before I concentrated on the Mauser Era and Krieghoffs, I acquired a beautiful Waffenfabrik Bern 1924 9mm prototype with 4 3/4 inch barrel.

Supposedly less than 100 of these were ever made and went nowhere as far as the military was concerned.

Still in the safe somewhere.

John

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10-30-2010, 12:23 PM	#1
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	The Swiss tested several DWM lugers in 9mm in the early years, especially the 1902 model. Also, they re-tested the model 1929 (from Waffenfabrik Bern) in 9mm, very few being seen, and questioned by some purest collectors. In spite of all this, the Swiss, at least with the Luger, NEVER officially adopted the 9mm cartridge. My guess is that the 7.65mm round functioned more efficiently with the toggle mechanism.

10-30-2010, 02:13 PM	#2
guns3545 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 438 Thanks: 661 Thanked 493 Times in 219 Posts	Agree with you Doc. Years ago, in my foolish years before I concentrated on the Mauser Era and Krieghoffs, I acquired a beautiful Waffenfabrik Bern 1924 9mm prototype with 4 3/4 inch barrel. Supposedly less than 100 of these were ever made and went nowhere as far as the military was concerned. Still in the safe somewhere. John