My first Luger

stefanosg · 02-16-2006, 07:20 PM

Got my first Luger today, I am very pleased to now own this wonderful piece of history. Thanks to member Tom A

. I am short of time tonight, but this weekend I will post some pics.

Edward Tinker · 02-16-2006, 07:23 PM

Congrats!

ed

stefanosg · 02-17-2006, 05:03 PM

Here are some pics. I also have a question regarding the last one.

On this last shot, I have noticed that it likes to hang up here a wee bit. A little nudge and down she goes. I put 50 through it yesterday and a few times it stuck at this point. New springs? Not sure if they are original.

Stu · 02-17-2006, 07:33 PM

Please be careful if it's all matching. Breaking a numbered part on a matching gun will knock a chunk of change off it's value.

Many keep a spare extractor, firing pin and even toggles and breech block to go shooting with. A new spring would be a good idea if you have any doubts, it's lasted 88 years, shame to batter it to death now

Stu

stefanosg · 02-17-2006, 09:25 PM

Sounds like good advice. I also may limit "firing it" to every once in a while. Now that I have one, I got some of that out of my system. I am a bit of a history buff and I like to shoot. Luger was my first choice, but I started with a P38, also a nice handgun.

Stu · 02-18-2006, 11:49 AM

Quite agree. I find the P38 a fun gun to shoot, and there easier to keep running than a Luger if something does go snap !

I've a restored Erfurt that's matching and I'm hesitant to shoot it, is there a point in having it ?? Always a dilemma.

Stu

Dwight Gruber · 02-18-2006, 01:04 PM

Stu,

I would say go ahead and shoot your restored Erfurt with relative impunity. As a restoration it is value-limited; having to replace a broken part will reduce its value only minimally at this point.

It will certainly be a remarkable gun on the firing line.

--Dwight

Stu · 02-18-2006, 06:05 PM

I know what you mean Dwight; my artillery is a ball. I quite agree with your comment about value; it was about 70% pre Thor. I believe I could just about get the cost of the pistol + restoration out of it, so I'm happy.

I just can't bring myself to risk breaking a matching part, dumb, but that's just me.

The artillery matches but has been cleaned up so much a lot of the markings are gone or very faint, (done very well, just a little metal removed to get a true surface again), I can live with the chances on that

I need to get a true mixer to shoot with impunity

I'll have to sell something and jump in before the price of one of even those skyrockets beyond my means.

Happy shooting,
Stu

04-21-2006, 02:44 PM

Lucky Guy,
Great looking Luger, seems you have a great piece of history..enjoy it and
good luck with it. I have a 1916 Erfurt almost all matching, and even so, im afraid to shoot it. Maybe someday I will put a few rounds thru it.

Bob

02-16-2006, 07:20 PM	#1
stefanosg User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: East Central Florida Posts: 367 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	My first Luger Got my first Luger today, I am very pleased to now own this wonderful piece of history. Thanks to member Tom A . I am short of time tonight, but this weekend I will post some pics.

02-16-2006, 07:23 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Congrats! ed __________________ 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

02-17-2006, 05:03 PM	#3
stefanosg User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: East Central Florida Posts: 367 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Here are some pics. I also have a question regarding the last one. On this last shot, I have noticed that it likes to hang up here a wee bit. A little nudge and down she goes. I put 50 through it yesterday and a few times it stuck at this point. New springs? Not sure if they are original.

02-17-2006, 07:33 PM	#4
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 451 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Please be careful if it's all matching. Breaking a numbered part on a matching gun will knock a chunk of change off it's value. Many keep a spare extractor, firing pin and even toggles and breech block to go shooting with. A new spring would be a good idea if you have any doubts, it's lasted 88 years, shame to batter it to death now Stu

02-17-2006, 09:25 PM	#5
stefanosg User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: East Central Florida Posts: 367 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Sounds like good advice. I also may limit "firing it" to every once in a while. Now that I have one, I got some of that out of my system. I am a bit of a history buff and I like to shoot. Luger was my first choice, but I started with a P38, also a nice handgun.

02-18-2006, 11:49 AM	#6
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 451 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Quite agree. I find the P38 a fun gun to shoot, and there easier to keep running than a Luger if something does go snap ! I've a restored Erfurt that's matching and I'm hesitant to shoot it, is there a point in having it ?? Always a dilemma. Stu

02-18-2006, 01:04 PM	#7
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	Stu, I would say go ahead and shoot your restored Erfurt with relative impunity. As a restoration it is value-limited; having to replace a broken part will reduce its value only minimally at this point. It will certainly be a remarkable gun on the firing line. --Dwight

02-18-2006, 06:05 PM	#8
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 451 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	I know what you mean Dwight; my artillery is a ball. I quite agree with your comment about value; it was about 70% pre Thor. I believe I could just about get the cost of the pistol + restoration out of it, so I'm happy. I just can't bring myself to risk breaking a matching part, dumb, but that's just me. The artillery matches but has been cleaned up so much a lot of the markings are gone or very faint, (done very well, just a little metal removed to get a true surface again), I can live with the chances on that I need to get a true mixer to shoot with impunity I'll have to sell something and jump in before the price of one of even those skyrockets beyond my means. Happy shooting, Stu

04-21-2006, 02:44 PM	#9
ironcross4148 Guest Posts: n/a	Lucky Guy, Great looking Luger, seems you have a great piece of history..enjoy it and good luck with it. I have a 1916 Erfurt almost all matching, and even so, im afraid to shoot it. Maybe someday I will put a few rounds thru it. Bob