Death of a Luger

hotshot · 03-23-2006, 02:23 AM

I am trying to track down a t.v. programme, probably aired on one of the DIscovery channels around 2000, during which the stripping down of and subsequent breaking down of a Luger was illustrated. I have written to Discovery who have said that without additional detail they are unable to assist.....anybody out there in a position to assist..?????

stefanosg · 03-23-2006, 05:44 AM

The only program that I am aware of in the "Discovery Channel" group is a series called Tales of the Gun. One episode deals mostly with German small arms and another primarily on the Luger. I am not sure ,however, if they go into detail on how to strip it down. Both can be found at history.com. That sounds more instructional. If you are looking for info on stripping a Luger, the technical info section here has a good diagram on how to. I recently got a book called "Gun Digest Book of Firearms Assembly/Disassembly: Automatic Pistols" by JB Wood. Its nice because it has good illustrations text and covers many, many other semi autos, such as the c96 and p38.

Edward Tinker · 03-23-2006, 08:41 AM

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Originally posted by hotshot
I am trying to track down a t.v. programme, probably aired on one of the DIscovery channels around 2000, during which the stripping down of and subsequent breaking down of a Luger was illustrated. I have written to Discovery who have said that without additional detail they are unable to assist.....anybody out there in a position to assist..?????

Lee, kind of an odd first posting... I think

welcome

to the forum....

Ed

shadow · 03-23-2006, 08:43 AM

I recently purchased my first luger and was wondering how it worked and how to take it apart. Before I bought this luger I had only held a luger once about twenty years ago, had never seen one apart, and had no idea how it worked. Several people suggested that I buy "Luger Mechanical Features" which is an animated e-book that gives clear concise explanation of how the gun functions. This e-book was worth every penny and is possibly the most clear and concise book I have ever read on explaining any mechanical system. This e-book can be found at http://users.skynet.be/HL-Editions/ebook/future.htm

In addition I bought an American Gunsmithing Institute Luger Armorer's Video Course at http://www.americangunsmith.com/view.php?id=10. The video course was nowhere as good as something the Discovery channel would produce but it was two hours long and it did show how to completely disassemble and reassemble the gun. After watching the course a couple of times I was able to completely disassemble, clean, and reassembly my luger on the day I brought it home.

In addition I found that this website has a wealth of knowledge, and the experts here are willing to share their knowledge.

Here is a photo of my luger taken apart.
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/p3200001lr2.jpg

thegundude · 03-23-2006, 09:30 PM

Shadow, that's a pretty cool site. Are those EBooks downloadable and viewable from a Palm (Tungsten E2)? There were quite a few books I'd love to have but I only read from the Palm or actual (real) books...

Thanks for providing that link. That may come in useful...

shadow · 03-24-2006, 08:45 AM

I donÃ¢??t know. I couldn't find anything in their website indicating that the book could be read on a palm or pocket PC device. I keep the book on my laptop computer. Perhaps you could e-mail the site and ask them.

Edward Tinker · 03-24-2006, 08:57 AM

if your palm has PDF capabilities, then it should work, as that is what the ebooks are if I remember right...

John Sabato · 03-24-2006, 09:47 AM

Sorry but the Henrotin Luger ebooks are not PDF based. They are based on encrypted HTML and will not work on a palm... I am not sure about a pocket PC because I don't own one. The books are locked to the PC they are first installed on because the unlock password is based on your email address and some other variable in your PC. The books are well worth the short money they cost and are very informative.

Edward Tinker · 03-24-2006, 10:03 AM

Thanks John, i couldn't remember, was thinking they were pdf

03-23-2006, 02:23 AM	#1
hotshot New User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Death of a Luger I am trying to track down a t.v. programme, probably aired on one of the DIscovery channels around 2000, during which the stripping down of and subsequent breaking down of a Luger was illustrated. I have written to Discovery who have said that without additional detail they are unable to assist.....anybody out there in a position to assist..?????

03-23-2006, 09:30 PM	#5
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Shadow, that's a pretty cool site. Are those EBooks downloadable and viewable from a Palm (Tungsten E2)? There were quite a few books I'd love to have but I only read from the Palm or actual (real) books... Thanks for providing that link. That may come in useful... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

03-24-2006, 08:57 AM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	if your palm has PDF capabilities, then it should work, as that is what the ebooks are if I remember right... __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

03-24-2006, 09:47 AM	#8
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Sorry but the Henrotin Luger ebooks are not PDF based. They are based on encrypted HTML and will not work on a palm... I am not sure about a pocket PC because I don't own one. The books are locked to the PC they are first installed on because the unlock password is based on your email address and some other variable in your PC. The books are well worth the short money they cost and are very informative. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

03-24-2006, 10:03 AM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Thanks John, i couldn't remember, was thinking they were pdf __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

03-23-2006, 05:44 AM	#2
stefanosg User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: East Central Florida Posts: 367 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	The only program that I am aware of in the "Discovery Channel" group is a series called Tales of the Gun. One episode deals mostly with German small arms and another primarily on the Luger. I am not sure ,however, if they go into detail on how to strip it down. Both can be found at history.com. That sounds more instructional. If you are looking for info on stripping a Luger, the technical info section here has a good diagram on how to. I recently got a book called "Gun Digest Book of Firearms Assembly/Disassembly: Automatic Pistols" by JB Wood. Its nice because it has good illustrations text and covers many, many other semi autos, such as the c96 and p38.

03-23-2006, 08:43 AM	#4
shadow User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down The Shore Posts: 245 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	I recently purchased my first luger and was wondering how it worked and how to take it apart. Before I bought this luger I had only held a luger once about twenty years ago, had never seen one apart, and had no idea how it worked. Several people suggested that I buy "Luger Mechanical Features" which is an animated e-book that gives clear concise explanation of how the gun functions. This e-book was worth every penny and is possibly the most clear and concise book I have ever read on explaining any mechanical system. This e-book can be found at http://users.skynet.be/HL-Editions/ebook/future.htm In addition I bought an American Gunsmithing Institute Luger Armorer's Video Course at http://www.americangunsmith.com/view.php?id=10. The video course was nowhere as good as something the Discovery channel would produce but it was two hours long and it did show how to completely disassemble and reassemble the gun. After watching the course a couple of times I was able to completely disassemble, clean, and reassembly my luger on the day I brought it home. In addition I found that this website has a wealth of knowledge, and the experts here are willing to share their knowledge. Here is a photo of my luger taken apart. http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/p3200001lr2.jpg

03-24-2006, 08:45 AM	#6
shadow User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down The Shore Posts: 245 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	I donÃ¢??t know. I couldn't find anything in their website indicating that the book could be read on a palm or pocket PC device. I keep the book on my laptop computer. Perhaps you could e-mail the site and ask them.