1914 DWM Artllery

Ron Wood · 12-16-2011, 02:34 AM

My gut reaction as a collector is do not shoot any all matching WWI and earlier Luger (or any WWII, but to a lesser degree of concern for me

). I understand the desire to shoot these fabulous firearms...it is built into their design and purpose. But from a collector's point of view, you can only destroy the originality of an example once, there is no going back. If you absolutely must shoot your and your Dad's guns, go with the 1917...it is valuable, but to a much lesser extent than the 1914, and in the worst case, it can be replaced. In all likelihood the 1914 cannot.

Arizona Slim · 12-16-2011, 12:08 PM

If I may add to Ron Woods excellent advice, anyone wishing to take their vintage Luger or any collectible firearm to the range please first take it to a competent Gunsmith that has experience in that particular line of firearms, especially Luger's. There are several very competent and knowledgeable people on this forum that for a relatively small fee will go over your Luger for you and determine weather or not it is safe to shoot. I say this after shooting my 1917 all matching Artillery and causing irreparable damage to the barrel extension. I highly recommend Tom Heller AKA Luger Doc at hellerarms@webtv.net to do the inspection for you, he does excellent work and is a highly respected member of this forum.

Lon

Norme · 12-16-2011, 01:01 PM

I'd like to echo the advice given above. I suggest you read the enclosed thread from the other forum before shooting any collectible firearm, particularly a rare one like a 1914 DWM Artillery. Regards, Norm

http://luger.gunboards.com/showthrea...ight=artillery

12-16-2011, 02:34 AM	#1
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,123 Thanked 5,287 Times in 1,728 Posts	My gut reaction as a collector is do not shoot any all matching WWI and earlier Luger (or any WWII, but to a lesser degree of concern for me ). I understand the desire to shoot these fabulous firearms...it is built into their design and purpose. But from a collector's point of view, you can only destroy the originality of an example once, there is no going back. If you absolutely must shoot your and your Dad's guns, go with the 1917...it is valuable, but to a much lesser extent than the 1914, and in the worst case, it can be replaced. In all likelihood the 1914 cannot. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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12-16-2011, 12:08 PM	#2
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	If I may add to Ron Woods excellent advice, anyone wishing to take their vintage Luger or any collectible firearm to the range please first take it to a competent Gunsmith that has experience in that particular line of firearms, especially Luger's. There are several very competent and knowledgeable people on this forum that for a relatively small fee will go over your Luger for you and determine weather or not it is safe to shoot. I say this after shooting my 1917 all matching Artillery and causing irreparable damage to the barrel extension. I highly recommend Tom Heller AKA Luger Doc at hellerarms@webtv.net to do the inspection for you, he does excellent work and is a highly respected member of this forum. Lon

12-16-2011, 01:01 PM	#3
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	I'd like to echo the advice given above. I suggest you read the enclosed thread from the other forum before shooting any collectible firearm, particularly a rare one like a 1914 DWM Artillery. Regards, Norm http://luger.gunboards.com/showthrea...ight=artillery