Goering's Luger?

JohnB · 12-22-2002, 01:10 AM

Now that I'm all stoked about Lugers, I seem to recall a Guns-n-Ammo article from years ago (perhaps '76?) that profiled a gaudy-looking Luger...cover article even.

(Can a Luger be gaudy?) [img]wink.gif[/img]

Silver colored, enbellished pearl grips, pistol very heavily engraved; it was said to be a gift to Hermann Goering from someone (perhaps the factory?).

Lots of pics in the magazine; it showed a red-lined case and was very foo-foo all around.

Anyone heard about this?

Thor · 12-22-2002, 01:59 AM

How about this one??Click here for Goering's Luger

ViggoG · 12-22-2002, 02:09 AM

John,
Yes a Luger can be "God Awful Gaudy" !! And that is one of the Gaudiest"
I'm think that you have remembered a very "Gaudy Very expensive Luger", If it is the real thing.
There may be several Phony versions of the weapon supposedly presented to Hermann Goering.
Try searching this forum using the key words "Hermann" "Goering" IÃ¢??m certain that you will find several comments on that weapon.
ViggoG

ViggoG · 12-22-2002, 02:36 AM

Hi Thor, <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
Where in the Trashcan, did you find that picture?
After abusing my eyes once again by looking upon the Grips of that Luger, I have finally discovered why "Hermann" was seen with that awful looking thing every where he went.
Its Obvious that he was disgusted with it and Was Trying To "WEAR IT OUT" !!! <img src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" border="0" alt="[hiha]" />
But I sure would like to have it, So I could sell it to a NOLA Pimp. It would bring a fortune and a Lifetime Free Pass!!! <img src="graemlins/r.gif" border="0" alt="[king]" />
ViggoG <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[burnout]" />

ejc · 12-22-2002, 11:07 AM

Dont know if it helps but I think there is a picture of this gun in Gibsons Kreighoff book but I dont have the book with me so I am not sure

Ron Wood · 12-22-2002, 12:51 PM

Yes, it is in Gibson's book. Gibson owns the gun.

JohnB · 12-23-2002, 05:18 PM

I found the mag on Ebay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...900693066&rd=1

Mmmm......my wife (ie, the budget comptroller [img]wink.gif[/img] ) saw the HG Luger and said, "Ooooooohhh!! It's Beautiful!!

MMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmm..............

Since I couldn't get the real one, would you guys think there's a market for those "stage-prop" lugers, decked out like the HG?

<img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[burnout]" />
[img]eek.gif[/img]

12-22-2002, 01:10 AM	#1
JohnB Banned Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Goering's Luger? Now that I'm all stoked about Lugers, I seem to recall a Guns-n-Ammo article from years ago (perhaps '76?) that profiled a gaudy-looking Luger...cover article even. (Can a Luger be gaudy?) [img]wink.gif[/img] Silver colored, enbellished pearl grips, pistol very heavily engraved; it was said to be a gift to Hermann Goering from someone (perhaps the factory?). Lots of pics in the magazine; it showed a red-lined case and was very foo-foo all around. Anyone heard about this?

12-22-2002, 01:59 AM	#2
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	How about this one??Click here for Goering's Luger __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

12-22-2002, 12:51 PM	#6
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: 1,121 Thanked 5,287 Times in 1,728 Posts	Yes, it is in Gibson's book. Gibson owns the gun. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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12-22-2002, 02:09 AM	#3
ViggoG RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Side Virginia Posts: 534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	John, Yes a Luger can be "God Awful Gaudy" !! And that is one of the Gaudiest" I'm think that you have remembered a very "Gaudy Very expensive Luger", If it is the real thing. There may be several Phony versions of the weapon supposedly presented to Hermann Goering. Try searching this forum using the key words "Hermann" "Goering" IÃ¢??m certain that you will find several comments on that weapon. ViggoG

12-22-2002, 02:36 AM	#4
ViggoG RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Side Virginia Posts: 534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Thor, <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> Where in the Trashcan, did you find that picture? After abusing my eyes once again by looking upon the Grips of that Luger, I have finally discovered why "Hermann" was seen with that awful looking thing every where he went. Its Obvious that he was disgusted with it and Was Trying To "WEAR IT OUT" !!! <img src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" border="0" alt="[hiha]" /> But I sure would like to have it, So I could sell it to a NOLA Pimp. It would bring a fortune and a Lifetime Free Pass!!! <img src="graemlins/r.gif" border="0" alt="[king]" /> ViggoG <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[burnout]" />

12-22-2002, 11:07 AM	#5
ejc User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dont know if it helps but I think there is a picture of this gun in Gibsons Kreighoff book but I dont have the book with me so I am not sure

12-23-2002, 05:18 PM	#7
JohnB Banned Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I found the mag on Ebay... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...900693066&rd=1 Mmmm......my wife (ie, the budget comptroller [img]wink.gif[/img] ) saw the HG Luger and said, "Ooooooohhh!! It's Beautiful!! MMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmm.............. Since I couldn't get the real one, would you guys think there's a market for those "stage-prop" lugers, decked out like the HG? <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[burnout]" /> [img]eek.gif[/img]