"New" Luger

[RShaw]

Many thanks David / Ithacaartist, for your post above- quote here below:
"You may recall an occasional post about guns with mixed grip frame and upper assembly, where the shorter receiver from a later gun has been cobbled together with an older, long frame--or the other way 'round. The result is that the receiver is either proud of the frame by a noticeable bit, or tucked back into it the same amount, both of which look pretty goofy."

I would be very interested in seeing a side by side comparison of a mixed grip frame and upper assembly, versus an authentic, "normal" pistol. Lookg a t a photo of a given gun- I would not be able to tell whether it is a mixed bag or a matching gun. When viewing online photos of Lugers for possible purchase, I would like to discern the two. On the other hand, I would greatly prefer to buy from forum members....

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by RShaw

Many thanks David / Ithacaartist, for your post above- quote here below:
"You may recall an occasional post about guns with mixed grip frame and upper assembly, where the shorter receiver from a later gun has been cobbled together with an older, long frame--or the other way 'round. The result is that the receiver is either proud of the frame by a noticeable bit, or tucked back into it the same amount, both of which look pretty goofy."

I would be very interested in seeing a side by side comparison of a mixed grip frame and upper assembly, versus an authentic, "normal" pistol. Lookg a t a photo of a given gun- I would not be able to tell whether it is a mixed bag or a matching gun. When viewing online photos of Lugers for possible purchase, I would like to discern the two. On the other hand, I would greatly prefer to buy from forum members....

It is pretty hard to do a side by side of two lugers with mixed up parts, as I don't have one of each.

But I do have a Navy long frame with long frame barrel on a short receiver(clear right!); it uses a breeching ring to get the long shank barrel to screw into the short thread receiver and line up correctly. The difference is about 1/10 of an inch and is very noticable if you find a "mis-match".

Here is the "mixed" Navy to show you what I mean.

[cirelaw]

Gun Ranges must earn loads ond fired brass rounds!!

[johnb593]

And all this has what to do with my original post?

[DavidJayUden]

Probably nothing, but these threads take on a life of their own. That's just how we learn. OK?

[RShaw]

Actually, the original post was about a new Luger rebarreled to 7,65 mm. (Nice gun!) but yes these threads CAN diverge in different directions, true. Thank you Don for the comparison- very clear explanation

[DonVoigt]

Tough to stay on topic when this is it:
""New" Luger
I received this 1917 DWM that has been rebarreled to 7.65 today."

Seems to me you started the discussion on "rebarreling"?

[johnb593]

Actually it was just to show some photos of my new Luger and see how you guys liked it. Yes, threads do have a way of "wandering" and we do learn some things from that.

[RShaw]

Well, it looks like a very nice pistol judging by the photos nice find!!

[johnb593]

Thank you!

[RShaw]

Of course . Enjoy it!! I'm interested in a 7,65 mm myself.... still in the "negotiations phase"

[johnb593]

Good luck!!