My first luger

Dwight Gruber · 01-20-2007, 02:46 AM

Archie,

More appropriate to call this a commercial-rework military. Measure the barrel length from the muzzle to the breech with the action open. It looks like this barrel is closer to 5".

Any number of reasons to change the barrel, no way to guess. .30 Luger was once a very popular caliber, and ammunition was plentiful. Many people felt, and some still feel, that it is superior to 9mm. If you plan on shooting this pistol a lot, it may be financially advantageous to rebarrel it in 9mm--the price difference in 500-600 rounds might pay for the operation. It certainly will not affect the value of your pistol.

--Dwight

01-20-2007, 02:46 AM	#21
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Archie, More appropriate to call this a commercial-rework military. Measure the barrel length from the muzzle to the breech with the action open. It looks like this barrel is closer to 5". Any number of reasons to change the barrel, no way to guess. .30 Luger was once a very popular caliber, and ammunition was plentiful. Many people felt, and some still feel, that it is superior to 9mm. If you plan on shooting this pistol a lot, it may be financially advantageous to rebarrel it in 9mm--the price difference in 500-600 rounds might pay for the operation. It certainly will not affect the value of your pistol. --Dwight