My Favorite...

G.T. · 01-14-2009, 08:38 PM

I've seen a lot of Lugers over the last 30, actually 50 + years.... and I still cannot ignore the artistic, and asthetic beauty of the original 1900 Luger.... I have had one before, and I don't now.. and I regret it still! it Is a true functional art form...made by master craftsmen, never to be repeated... never, ever, has "form follows function" been better represented... Those guys were so talented, it is hard to fathom.... Best to all, til...lat'r...GT

G.T. · 01-14-2009, 08:56 PM

Hi Rick! You and I, have always shared the same Luger pashions (sp.?) We were just born 100 years to late to make it so! Best to all, til...lat'r...GT

Ron Wood · 01-14-2009, 10:24 PM

You guys think you have problems...Ha! I have had the appreciation and addiction far longer than you, I agree, they are the most elegant firearm conceived. I have a half-dozen and would love to have more. Lust is a terrible thing, but I am somewhat consoled that it is born out of a sincere admiration of the form follows function design of these classic weapons. Thank you G.T. for bringing up the 1900 Luger topic; let's see if there are more kindred spirits.

kidvett · 01-14-2009, 10:26 PM

G.T.

I have to agree....

Marc

MikeP · 01-15-2009, 02:01 AM

They don't get any better looking than that.

Glad nobody has thought up any recent "tactical Accessories."

the gunman · 01-15-2009, 08:23 AM

I have 3 "Wish I Had 10" Right on GT

Steinar · 01-15-2009, 08:43 AM

I would fall asleep each night with a smile on my face knowing there is a Luger like that in my collection

But the biggest carrot for me is still a minty Luger carbine with all the goodies.

Heinz · 01-15-2009, 09:20 AM

I am still shopping for a 1900. Although I despair of ever finding one I can afford.

Edward Tinker · 01-15-2009, 09:26 AM

oh, they come up. I have two, both "within the range" of the Test Lugers (6100-7100) but not listed in Bannerman. I sold 3 or 4 last year....

I think I paid $2400 or $2600 for the 2nd one (it is nicer). Not sure If I need two (right now)

I am giving a presentation tonight at the NJ Gun collectors Association and thought I had one of my 1900 pictures, I don't, sorry, so here is one I used to own

This is 4949, I traded it for a Trommel magazine and some cash; wish I still had it.

ed

drbuster · 01-15-2009, 10:07 AM

Add me to the "addicted" list!

Vlim · 01-15-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Glad nobody has thought up any recent "tactical Accessories."

I have to disappoint you. Someone did:

(www.waffen-werle.de)

alvin · 01-16-2009, 07:19 AM

It's definitely an elegant variation. The only thing that I feel it could have been done even better -- the grip safety. The thin sheet steel grip safety gives a "very simplified" or "tried to reduce cost" feeling..... it's not an economic gun, not sure how much the factory could save on that. It would be better if G. Luger had put a Browning style "solid" grip safety on it.

Otherwise, it's perfect.

Mike B · 02-21-2009, 09:30 AM

Very inspiring thread. I am fortunate to have two test eagles; both on the Bannerman list. You can be assured they have a prominent position in my safe.
Mike

01-14-2009, 08:38 PM	#1
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	My Favorite... I've seen a lot of Lugers over the last 30, actually 50 + years.... and I still cannot ignore the artistic, and asthetic beauty of the original 1900 Luger.... I have had one before, and I don't now.. and I regret it still! it Is a true functional art form...made by master craftsmen, never to be repeated... never, ever, has "form follows function" been better represented... Those guys were so talented, it is hard to fathom.... Best to all, til...lat'r...GT

01-14-2009, 08:56 PM	#2
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	1900 .... Hi Rick! You and I, have always shared the same Luger pashions (sp.?) We were just born 100 years to late to make it so! Best to all, til...lat'r...GT

01-14-2009, 10:24 PM	#3
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: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	You guys think you have problems...Ha! I have had the appreciation and addiction far longer than you, I agree, they are the most elegant firearm conceived. I have a half-dozen and would love to have more. Lust is a terrible thing, but I am somewhat consoled that it is born out of a sincere admiration of the form follows function design of these classic weapons. Thank you G.T. for bringing up the 1900 Luger topic; let's see if there are more kindred spirits. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

01-14-2009, 10:26 PM	#4
kidvett User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 584 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	1900 Luger G.T. I have to agree.... Marc Attached Thumbnails

01-15-2009, 08:43 AM	#7
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	I would fall asleep each night with a smile on my face knowing there is a Luger like that in my collection But the biggest carrot for me is still a minty Luger carbine with all the goodies. __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

01-15-2009, 02:01 AM	#5
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	They don't get any better looking than that. Glad nobody has thought up any recent "tactical Accessories."

01-15-2009, 08:23 AM	#6
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	I have 3 "Wish I Had 10" Right on GT

01-15-2009, 09:20 AM	#8
Heinz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 377 Thanked 411 Times in 180 Posts	I am still shopping for a 1900. Although I despair of ever finding one I can afford.

01-15-2009, 09:26 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	oh, they come up. I have two, both "within the range" of the Test Lugers (6100-7100) but not listed in Bannerman. I sold 3 or 4 last year.... I think I paid $2400 or $2600 for the 2nd one (it is nicer). Not sure If I need two (right now) I am giving a presentation tonight at the NJ Gun collectors Association and thought I had one of my 1900 pictures, I don't, sorry, so here is one I used to own This is 4949, I traded it for a Trommel magazine and some cash; wish I still had it. ed Attached Thumbnails __________________ 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

01-15-2009, 10:07 AM	#10
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Add me to the "addicted" list!

01-16-2009, 07:19 AM	#12
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	It's definitely an elegant variation. The only thing that I feel it could have been done even better -- the grip safety. The thin sheet steel grip safety gives a "very simplified" or "tried to reduce cost" feeling..... it's not an economic gun, not sure how much the factory could save on that. It would be better if G. Luger had put a Browning style "solid" grip safety on it. Otherwise, it's perfect.

02-21-2009, 09:30 AM	#13
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 272 Times in 100 Posts	Very inspiring thread. I am fortunate to have two test eagles; both on the Bannerman list. You can be assured they have a prominent position in my safe. Mike