Is there any such thing as a Hungarian Luger?

boogieman · 08-27-2015, 11:48 AM

I know that there was a lot of tension between Hungarian Arrow Cross and German Nazis etc.. during the wars. Officially Hungary was an ally during both wars, even if not always willing. I googled the topic and found a Luger for sale that included a Arrow Cross armband but I did not find any information pertaining to Hungarians ever being issued Lugers. I would assume that they would have the Frommer WWI and Femeru WWII. However, they made and used the Mauser 98 WWII, and I have plenty of Nazi marked 8x56R ammo. Can anyone tell me if Hungarian Lugers exist? If so what would the markings look like?

Ron Wood · 08-27-2015, 01:59 PM

There is no record of a Luger specifically manufactured and marked for Hungarian use. But now that you have raised the question do not be surprised if some enterprising individual "creates" a rare Hungarian variation!

boogieman · 08-27-2015, 02:52 PM

This is why I ask those that know. I didn't want to come across a luger with an 02 stamped or some crest I don't recognize and be talked into it being a Hungarian pistol.
I went and looked at a "hungarian sks". I have heard that a few exist but that they are like hens teeth. Once I saw the rifle I thought it was a yugo. Questioned the seller. He replied that it "might be a yugo, they are the same thing".
Anyway, thank you for the info

Sergio Natali · 08-28-2015, 05:09 AM

John

After Ron's answer I don't think one can add much but as far as I know I've never heard of an "Hungarian type" of Luger, but these guns might have ben used by he Hungarian Army before and during the WWII.
My 2 cents

Rgds

Sergio

sheepherder · 08-29-2015, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boogieman

Officially Hungary was an ally during both wars, even if not always willing.

Wouldn't there be records of a [Parabellum] government contract if such a thing existed??? (Or at least rumors of a contract)...

What did the Hungarian Army use for a large caliber sidearm, in either of the Great Wars???

My SAOTW only lists the Model 37, in 32ACP and 380ACP, during WW II.

kurusu · 08-31-2015, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepherder

Wouldn't there be records of a [Parabellum] government contract if such a thing existed??? (Or at least rumors of a contract)...

What did the Hungarian Army use for a large caliber sidearm, in either of the Great Wars???

My SAOTW only lists the Model 37, in 32ACP and 380ACP, during WW II.

Maybe the Roth-Steyr.

08-27-2015, 11:48 AM	#1
boogieman User Join Date: May 2015 Location: S. NJ Posts: 38 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Is there any such thing as a Hungarian Luger? I know that there was a lot of tension between Hungarian Arrow Cross and German Nazis etc.. during the wars. Officially Hungary was an ally during both wars, even if not always willing. I googled the topic and found a Luger for sale that included a Arrow Cross armband but I did not find any information pertaining to Hungarians ever being issued Lugers. I would assume that they would have the Frommer WWI and Femeru WWII. However, they made and used the Mauser 98 WWII, and I have plenty of Nazi marked 8x56R ammo. Can anyone tell me if Hungarian Lugers exist? If so what would the markings look like?

08-27-2015, 01:59 PM	#2
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: 7,035 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,242 Times in 1,719 Posts	There is no record of a Luger specifically manufactured and marked for Hungarian use. But now that you have raised the question do not be surprised if some enterprising individual "creates" a rare Hungarian variation! __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

08-28-2015, 05:09 AM	#4
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	John After Ron's answer I don't think one can add much but as far as I know I've never heard of an "Hungarian type" of Luger, but these guns might have ben used by he Hungarian Army before and during the WWII. My 2 cents Rgds Sergio __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list. Last edited by Sergio Natali; 08-29-2015 at 02:20 PM.

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08-27-2015, 02:52 PM	#3
boogieman User Join Date: May 2015 Location: S. NJ Posts: 38 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	This is why I ask those that know. I didn't want to come across a luger with an 02 stamped or some crest I don't recognize and be talked into it being a Hungarian pistol. I went and looked at a "hungarian sks". I have heard that a few exist but that they are like hens teeth. Once I saw the rifle I thought it was a yugo. Questioned the seller. He replied that it "might be a yugo, they are the same thing". Anyway, thank you for the info