New member--nice Luger

Rustykamel · 11-05-2009, 01:34 PM

Hello, I've just joined this forum--I think that the posts I've seen so far, information learned, plus photos, are terrific! I bought my Luger new on May 2nd, 1973 at the San Francisco Gun Exchange. It cost me $200.40. Once in awhile I will shoot my Luger, 11.006655, at my local rifle range--it doesn't perform flawlessly, so once every year to two is enough. I'm delighted that I've found all of you. Best wishes, Jim

Ice · 11-05-2009, 02:57 PM

Welcome to the forum. Thats a nice looking Mauser Luger. Glad you are enjoying yourself.

Charlie

mauro · 11-05-2009, 03:03 PM

Hello James,
Nice set indeed.

Your pistol with accessories and articles is today a nice example of the Parabellum reintroduction made by Mauser starting from 1970.

Welcome to the forum.

Vlim · 11-05-2009, 03:42 PM

I agree with the guys, here. Nice gun with it's originial accessories.

For shooting, try using a new MecGar magazine, rather than the ones that came with the gun. There were a lot of issues with these magazines and I never got mine to work correctly in the gun at all (I use the MecGars).

The pistol was made around april/may 1972.

jonnyc · 11-05-2009, 04:25 PM

Welcome Jim.
Did John Moss wait on you?

FNorm · 11-05-2009, 05:13 PM

I agree with all the above. I had issues with the mag springs. The pistol worked flawlessly with any other mag, but not the ones it came with. Try the MecGars, or see GT, who changed out my mags springs with excellent results.

Another thing you might consider is having the grips re-contoured. The original are very sharp and boxy. I had Hugh re-do mine to approach the DWM profile. Slimmer, more rounded Much better.

FN

Rustykamel · 11-05-2009, 05:59 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome everyone. I checked my receipt, Jonnyc, and the salesman’s name isn’t on it. What I do remember about that store is the Officer’s Model 1875 Trapdoor Springfield that was on display. It was a beaut! Thanks for the magazine tip, which I plan to follow up on. My Luger doesn’t feel uncomfortable in my hand, so will have to find an early one to hold and compare. Thanks again everyone, Jim

Lugerdoc · 11-06-2009, 08:54 AM

Jim, Rather than modifing your original grips, I can supply new flat black plastic repros and/or new MecGar mags @$35 each + S&H. Are there any gun shops left in SF? TH

jonnyc · 11-06-2009, 03:35 PM

I believe SFGE was the last, and is now sadly gone. My good friend was the manager.

11-05-2009, 01:34 PM	#1
Rustykamel User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	New member--nice Luger Hello, I've just joined this forum--I think that the posts I've seen so far, information learned, plus photos, are terrific! I bought my Luger new on May 2nd, 1973 at the San Francisco Gun Exchange. It cost me $200.40. Once in awhile I will shoot my Luger, 11.006655, at my local rifle range--it doesn't perform flawlessly, so once every year to two is enough. I'm delighted that I've found all of you. Best wishes, Jim Attached Thumbnails

11-05-2009, 03:03 PM	#3
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 350 Times in 129 Posts	Hello James, Nice set indeed. Your pistol with accessories and articles is today a nice example of the Parabellum reintroduction made by Mauser starting from 1970. Welcome to the forum. __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

11-06-2009, 08:54 AM	#8
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Jim, Rather than modifing your original grips, I can supply new flat black plastic repros and/or new MecGar mags @$35 each + S&H. Are there any gun shops left in SF? TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

11-05-2009, 02:57 PM	#2
Ice User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 552 Thanks: 13 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts	Welcome to the forum. Thats a nice looking Mauser Luger. Glad you are enjoying yourself. Charlie

11-05-2009, 03:42 PM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	I agree with the guys, here. Nice gun with it's originial accessories. For shooting, try using a new MecGar magazine, rather than the ones that came with the gun. There were a lot of issues with these magazines and I never got mine to work correctly in the gun at all (I use the MecGars). The pistol was made around april/may 1972.

11-05-2009, 04:25 PM	#5
jonnyc User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 425 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 34 Posts	Welcome Jim. Did John Moss wait on you?

11-05-2009, 05:13 PM	#6
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	I agree with all the above. I had issues with the mag springs. The pistol worked flawlessly with any other mag, but not the ones it came with. Try the MecGars, or see GT, who changed out my mags springs with excellent results. Another thing you might consider is having the grips re-contoured. The original are very sharp and boxy. I had Hugh re-do mine to approach the DWM profile. Slimmer, more rounded Much better. FN

11-05-2009, 05:59 PM	#7
Rustykamel User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Thank you for the warm welcome everyone. I checked my receipt, Jonnyc, and the salesman’s name isn’t on it. What I do remember about that store is the Officer’s Model 1875 Trapdoor Springfield that was on display. It was a beaut! Thanks for the magazine tip, which I plan to follow up on. My Luger doesn’t feel uncomfortable in my hand, so will have to find an early one to hold and compare. Thanks again everyone, Jim

11-06-2009, 03:35 PM	#9
jonnyc User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 425 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 34 Posts	I believe SFGE was the last, and is now sadly gone. My good friend was the manager.