Mitchell Arms Luger?

12-04-2001, 03:19 PM

Dear All - some time ago, when we sued to have gun shows in UK that were actually worth spending the entrance fee, I seem to remember fondling a beautiful new stainless steel Luger made by a company called Mitchell Arms, which I presume is/was an US-based company. It was available in either 4" or 6" barrel length, and although it was principally made from investment castings, looked and felt a real beauty. Sadly, or luckily, as the case may be, I couldn't afford it, at about $1200 or so. Needless to say, I haven't seen one since either. Anyone know what this adventurous piece of Luger history?

TF

John Sabato · 12-04-2001, 03:51 PM

Hello Terry,

The weapon you have described was manufactured by AIMCO in Texas, first for Mitchell, and that was followed by Stoeger of American Luger fame...

They now produce the Stainless Steel Luger under their own name in multiple variations with rumors of a .45 ACP version on the distant horizon.

The photo I have attached is of a pistol owned by a forum member named Steve. I think it looks great! I hope you enjoy it... The current pricing ranges somwhere between $550 and $850 USD. depending on who is selling and who is buying...

Use the site search function and look for "Stainless Steel" and you will find many degrees of opinion on this gun in many discussion threads.

I am personally of the opinion that they are a legitimate part of Luger History and they don't look bad either, but there are those who frequently make disparaging comments about the quality...

If given the chance (and the money) I would definitely add one to my personal collection, but for shooting, not just looking.

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/StevesSS6inch.jpg

12-04-2001, 04:05 PM

Dear John, thanks for that information. As you can imagine, news on REAL guns is a bit thin on the ground over here these days. In fact, one of our premier gun magazines ahs changed its name to target sports, otherwise UK's biggest magazine outlet was going to pull the plug on them for promoting G**s. I guess that if I'd bought the thing it would hav ended up as a paperweight like the rest of 'em. I have to say thait I'm really enjoying this site!

Aye Yours

Terry F

12-04-2001, 05:08 PM

You're right there John! A pretty gun, if I could find one for $550, I'd "convince" the pretty lady to let me get one!

Ed

12-04-2001, 06:29 PM

Hello Terry,

Sorry to say I have some understanding of your personal dispair.

I feel the same sort of sickness wwhen I visit a Museum and see the beautiful weapons and think of the senseless destructions of these Historical items when the citizens are no longer allowed to preserve them, and they are Biblically beaten into plow shares.

The opposite to the beginning of WW-2 when civilian metals were donated to the war effort to fill the gap in strategic metals for quick up war production.

Such again is the path taken in "the circle of learning".

We are glad that we are able to keep a-kindled "the spark of freedom" through demonstration of what little now remains of ours.

Keep a stiff upper lip old chap, things may improve again.

I certainly hope so.

ViggoG

Steve · 12-05-2001, 03:11 AM

terry,

Here is anothe picture of my pistol. the holster rig is from CMR of England. They make great gear!

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/P08.jpg

12-05-2001, 08:04 PM

Thanks for all that Guys - I appreciate it. I haven't seen so many since I visited the Mitchell Arms stand at the very last gun show here in UK. Don't they look just great? Shoot em. Lots!

TF

Mark M. · 12-07-2001, 05:39 PM

Steve · 12-09-2001, 02:04 AM

When I first found this forum, I sent in a scan of my pistol and recieved a blasting from Hakan. I questioned if I was welcome and I got a very nice email from him making sure that I understood that he felt the forum is open to all regarless of what (if any) version of the Luger one has. He has strong opinions but his letter convinced me that he is a true gentleman. Some of his critisisms (sp) of stainless steel are true. It does not slide as easily as tool steel and is generally softer. We disagree on the desirability of a stainless steel Luger but I have respect for his views and wish he would contribute more!

HÃ?Â¥kan Spuhr · 12-10-2001, 01:51 AM

I promised Doc during the last discussions about those so called lugers that I should write an article about the SSguns and the material.

But as I have been to lazy and not done so yet I felt that my comments wasent very much appreiciated about the Stainless steel guns.

But for those of you who wonder if i have changed opinion I can just tell that I thinks exactly the same as before.

The Stainless steel lugers are among the worst and poorest handguns I ever have seen.

That is in my opinion nothing else than rubbish and should not be bought by someone that intends to shoot with it.

The only handguns that i have seen that is as poor as those "lugers" is the AMT .45 pistols.

I am sure that both the AMT and the american SS luger would have been better and more durable if they had made in Brass instead of the cheapest cast stainless steel they have found.

BUT.

My opinions about the SS guns have nothing to do with the people here, I still thinks that anyone is welcome here and the newbie that starts with a SSluger does maybe one day end up with fine collection of original lugers.

Best Regards HÃ?Â¥kan

http://www.vapensmedjan.com

12-10-2001, 08:17 PM

Well It was a good contest when hakan called the aimco luger a "cheap piece of American crap" and in defense I called him a "butcher" in his gun smithing modifications. But as we all are arguing for something so beloved the remarks will fly and we are bound for our unique appreciation for fine handguns.By the way Aimco is listed as ARMAS INTL in texas as I deal with them frequently and my SS luger with the 6 inch barrel is as accurate as any target pistol with 1 inch groups at 25 yds. Remember be good to yourselves and each other!

12-04-2001, 03:19 PM	#1
Terry A de C Foley Guest Posts: n/a	Mitchell Arms Luger? Dear All - some time ago, when we sued to have gun shows in UK that were actually worth spending the entrance fee, I seem to remember fondling a beautiful new stainless steel Luger made by a company called Mitchell Arms, which I presume is/was an US-based company. It was available in either 4" or 6" barrel length, and although it was principally made from investment castings, looked and felt a real beauty. Sadly, or luckily, as the case may be, I couldn't afford it, at about $1200 or so. Needless to say, I haven't seen one since either. Anyone know what this adventurous piece of Luger history? TF

12-04-2001, 03:51 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Mitchell Arms Luger is now AIMCO Hello Terry, The weapon you have described was manufactured by AIMCO in Texas, first for Mitchell, and that was followed by Stoeger of American Luger fame... They now produce the Stainless Steel Luger under their own name in multiple variations with rumors of a .45 ACP version on the distant horizon. The photo I have attached is of a pistol owned by a forum member named Steve. I think it looks great! I hope you enjoy it... The current pricing ranges somwhere between $550 and $850 USD. depending on who is selling and who is buying... Use the site search function and look for "Stainless Steel" and you will find many degrees of opinion on this gun in many discussion threads. I am personally of the opinion that they are a legitimate part of Luger History and they don't look bad either, but there are those who frequently make disparaging comments about the quality... If given the chance (and the money) I would definitely add one to my personal collection, but for shooting, not just looking. http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/StevesSS6inch.jpg

12-04-2001, 04:05 PM	#3
Terry A de C Foley Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Mitchell Arms Luger is now AIMCO Dear John, thanks for that information. As you can imagine, news on REAL guns is a bit thin on the ground over here these days. In fact, one of our premier gun magazines ahs changed its name to target sports, otherwise UK's biggest magazine outlet was going to pull the plug on them for promoting G**s. I guess that if I'd bought the thing it would hav ended up as a paperweight like the rest of 'em. I have to say thait I'm really enjoying this site! Aye Yours Terry F

12-04-2001, 05:08 PM	#4
66mustang Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Mitchell Arms Luger is now AIMCO You're right there John! A pretty gun, if I could find one for $550, I'd "convince" the pretty lady to let me get one! Ed

12-04-2001, 06:29 PM	#5
Viggo G Dereng Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Mitchell Arms Luger is now AIMCO Hello Terry, Sorry to say I have some understanding of your personal dispair. I feel the same sort of sickness wwhen I visit a Museum and see the beautiful weapons and think of the senseless destructions of these Historical items when the citizens are no longer allowed to preserve them, and they are Biblically beaten into plow shares. The opposite to the beginning of WW-2 when civilian metals were donated to the war effort to fill the gap in strategic metals for quick up war production. Such again is the path taken in "the circle of learning". We are glad that we are able to keep a-kindled "the spark of freedom" through demonstration of what little now remains of ours. Keep a stiff upper lip old chap, things may improve again. I certainly hope so. ViggoG

12-05-2001, 03:11 AM	#6
Steve User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 200 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Stainless Steel Navy Model terry, Here is anothe picture of my pistol. the holster rig is from CMR of England. They make great gear! http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/P08.jpg

12-05-2001, 08:04 PM	#7
Terry A de C Foley Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Stainless Steel Navy Model Thanks for all that Guys - I appreciate it. I haven't seen so many since I visited the Mitchell Arms stand at the very last gun show here in UK. Don't they look just great? Shoot em. Lots! TF

12-07-2001, 05:39 PM	#8
Mark M. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stainless Steel Navy Model- Where's Hakan Spuhr?? (EOM)

12-09-2001, 02:04 AM	#9
Steve User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 200 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Where's Hakan Spuhr?? He is a gentleman! When I first found this forum, I sent in a scan of my pistol and recieved a blasting from Hakan. I questioned if I was welcome and I got a very nice email from him making sure that I understood that he felt the forum is open to all regarless of what (if any) version of the Luger one has. He has strong opinions but his letter convinced me that he is a true gentleman. Some of his critisisms (sp) of stainless steel are true. It does not slide as easily as tool steel and is generally softer. We disagree on the desirability of a stainless steel Luger but I have respect for his views and wish he would contribute more!

12-10-2001, 01:51 AM	#10
HÃ?Â¥kan Spuhr User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 282 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Where's Hakan Spuhr?? He is a gentleman! I promised Doc during the last discussions about those so called lugers that I should write an article about the SSguns and the material. But as I have been to lazy and not done so yet I felt that my comments wasent very much appreiciated about the Stainless steel guns. But for those of you who wonder if i have changed opinion I can just tell that I thinks exactly the same as before. The Stainless steel lugers are among the worst and poorest handguns I ever have seen. That is in my opinion nothing else than rubbish and should not be bought by someone that intends to shoot with it. The only handguns that i have seen that is as poor as those "lugers" is the AMT .45 pistols. I am sure that both the AMT and the american SS luger would have been better and more durable if they had made in Brass instead of the cheapest cast stainless steel they have found. BUT. My opinions about the SS guns have nothing to do with the people here, I still thinks that anyone is welcome here and the newbie that starts with a SSluger does maybe one day end up with fine collection of original lugers. Best Regards HÃ?Â¥kan http://www.vapensmedjan.com

12-10-2001, 08:17 PM	#11
bob regers Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where's Hakan Spuhr?? He is a gentleman! Well It was a good contest when hakan called the aimco luger a "cheap piece of American crap" and in defense I called him a "butcher" in his gun smithing modifications. But as we all are arguing for something so beloved the remarks will fly and we are bound for our unique appreciation for fine handguns.By the way Aimco is listed as ARMAS INTL in texas as I deal with them frequently and my SS luger with the 6 inch barrel is as accurate as any target pistol with 1 inch groups at 25 yds. Remember be good to yourselves and each other!