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dan · 01-12-2002, 09:01 PM

After many failed attemps, I finaly uploaded a pic of my Luger. A very large pic at that.

Being just a novis at this, how does she look?

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/lugerleftjpg2.1.JPG

Herb · 01-12-2002, 09:07 PM

You're right, that mother is BIG! Great detail pic. What kind of camera/lens are you using?

Jim Van Eldik · 01-12-2002, 09:33 PM

Herb, It looks real nice. Is it one of those 900mm railroad Lugers?

Jim

dan · 01-12-2002, 10:21 PM

It's just from my scanner. It does show a lot of detail.

It's a 1921 model that my father brought back from WWII.

Not to bad of shape for 81 years.

Luke · 01-12-2002, 11:24 PM

Dan,

You might want to try scanning at lower resolution . . . say 100 or 200 dpi.

My pictures come out small that way.

Luke

Herb · 01-12-2002, 11:53 PM

You have me at a loss, what is 900mm railroad Luger? I agree that it is a good looker though.

01-12-2002, 11:57 PM

Its one big Mother of a Gun that the Germans had mounted on Rail Cars.

01-13-2002, 12:56 AM

I believe it is in the same family as the Big Bertha's of WW1. They could shoot 19 miles or something amazing like that. Each time it shot, the barrel would get a bit more eroded and they had to adjust the load each time to hit in the same area!

Ed

dan · 01-13-2002, 01:57 AM

Hey, it worked. I scaned at a lower res. and they are smaller. So, does it look like a collector gun or just a shooter. It's all original. Also have the holster. I just tore the flap strap off of it though. the only problem with the gun that I know of is the fireing pin is cracked. I think it was from when I was a kid and dry fired it too much.

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

dan · 01-13-2002, 01:59 AM

some more pics

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

dan · 01-13-2002, 02:00 AM

last one. I cant figure out how to put more than on on a posting

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

01-13-2002, 02:48 AM

In a number of cases it is not wise to try to add to a scan such as you have.

The problem is that there is a limited amount of data that you can transmit to the forum as a "pic"

When you add inserts to the original "pic" it seems to overlay the original and add to the data string and can exceed the limits without warning.

Thie is just my Observation and may not be technically correct BUT it seems to act this way.

ViggoG

01-13-2002, 08:40 AM

Dan,

Don't let these guys "rag" you too much about the big picture. At least you have been able to get one to come up in the post and I have not yet, Ha, Ha, Ha. Seriously, the phot is great and really show detail. I noticed that your grip has the common chip out at the safety lever.

Now, since Hugh does such a great job at recheckering Luger grips, when will he come up with an unoticeable repair for this maladey? OK Hugh, can you do this?

Marvin C.

01-13-2002, 08:51 AM

Dan,

To me, you have a very valuable collector pistol! To a purist collector, it is a shooter, and it is each to his own. This pistol has character, it was made during the Weimar era, saw action in WWII, and the major point is that your dad brought it back. It is a family treasure to be passed down to the next generation and if it could only talk!

I have the first Luger I bought and it is a 1936 dated pistol which only has about 60% bluing left and some of that is turning brown. To the purist, it is a shooter, but to me it is a workhorse that has seen action in the field. Who used this pistol, did he have one of the MG-34 guns because they were issued Lugers? I dont know, but it sure appears to have been carried for a long time. The pistol is mechanically excellent, but the finish is not colector quality. I would not part with this pistol because of it's character. The 98-99% Lugers we all want probably never saw anymore service than the inside of a desk drawer. A Luger was made to serve, and to me, they need character.

If you want to shot the pistol, get another firing pin, but keep the original. Jerry Burney can probably repair the holster also. Great Photos!

Marvin C.

Bob in AZ · 01-13-2002, 01:14 PM

I agree with Marvin. I personally like a Luger with "character". Just lately I picked up a minty S/42. After looking it over and oiling it up, it sit in my safe. She's a gem, but my old brown workhorse Luger still gets most of my attention. Going to take it out shooting today.

Enjoy them ALL!

Bob

Hugh · 01-13-2002, 02:42 PM

Marvin C;

Will you settle for "almost unnoticable"?

01-13-2002, 03:11 PM

Hugh,

Yes, this would certainly be better than the piece missing. Looks like you have found another lucrative sideline in the Luger business. I will discuss with you a little later. Thanks

Marvin C.

Lonnie Zimmerman · 01-13-2002, 03:34 PM

Dan; I read somewhere that these Lugers and the 1929 DWMhad the best fit of any Luger made!

Lonnie

Hugh · 01-13-2002, 04:05 PM

Marvin,

Here is a couple of examples

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

Herb · 01-13-2002, 06:07 PM

Jim, LOL, that one went right over my head. The soldiers called it the Big Bertha.

01-12-2002, 09:01 PM	#1
dan User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	luger pics After many failed attemps, I finaly uploaded a pic of my Luger. A very large pic at that. Being just a novis at this, how does she look? http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/lugerleftjpg2.1.JPG

01-12-2002, 09:07 PM	#2
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: luger pics You're right, that mother is BIG! Great detail pic. What kind of camera/lens are you using?

01-12-2002, 09:33 PM	#3
Jim Van Eldik User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: luger pics Herb, It looks real nice. Is it one of those 900mm railroad Lugers? Jim

01-12-2002, 10:21 PM	#4
dan User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: luger pics It's just from my scanner. It does show a lot of detail. It's a 1921 model that my father brought back from WWII. Not to bad of shape for 81 years.

01-12-2002, 11:24 PM	#5
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Re: luger pics Dan, You might want to try scanning at lower resolution . . . say 100 or 200 dpi. My pictures come out small that way. Luke

01-12-2002, 11:53 PM	#6
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: luger pics You have me at a loss, what is 900mm railroad Luger? I agree that it is a good looker though.

01-12-2002, 11:57 PM	#7
Tracy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: luger pics Its one big Mother of a Gun that the Germans had mounted on Rail Cars.

01-13-2002, 12:56 AM	#8
66mustang Guest Posts: n/a	Re: luger pics I believe it is in the same family as the Big Bertha's of WW1. They could shoot 19 miles or something amazing like that. Each time it shot, the barrel would get a bit more eroded and they had to adjust the load each time to hit in the same area! Ed

01-13-2002, 01:57 AM	#9
dan User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is it a collector or a shooter Hey, it worked. I scaned at a lower res. and they are smaller. So, does it look like a collector gun or just a shooter. It's all original. Also have the holster. I just tore the flap strap off of it though. the only problem with the gun that I know of is the fireing pin is cracked. I think it was from when I was a kid and dry fired it too much. http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/lugerleft.jpg

01-13-2002, 01:59 AM	#10
dan User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: more pics some more pics http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/lugerright.jpg

01-13-2002, 02:00 AM	#11
dan User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: more pics last one. I cant figure out how to put more than on on a posting http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/lugertopview.jpg

01-13-2002, 02:48 AM	#12
Viggo G Dereng Guest Posts: n/a	Re: more pics In a number of cases it is not wise to try to add to a scan such as you have. The problem is that there is a limited amount of data that you can transmit to the forum as a "pic" When you add inserts to the original "pic" it seems to overlay the original and add to the data string and can exceed the limits without warning. Thie is just my Observation and may not be technically correct BUT it seems to act this way. ViggoG

01-13-2002, 08:40 AM	#13
Marvin C. Guest Posts: n/a	Re: luger pics Dan, Don't let these guys "rag" you too much about the big picture. At least you have been able to get one to come up in the post and I have not yet, Ha, Ha, Ha. Seriously, the phot is great and really show detail. I noticed that your grip has the common chip out at the safety lever. Now, since Hugh does such a great job at recheckering Luger grips, when will he come up with an unoticeable repair for this maladey? OK Hugh, can you do this? Marvin C.

01-13-2002, 08:51 AM	#14
Marvin C. Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is it a collector or a shooter Dan, To me, you have a very valuable collector pistol! To a purist collector, it is a shooter, and it is each to his own. This pistol has character, it was made during the Weimar era, saw action in WWII, and the major point is that your dad brought it back. It is a family treasure to be passed down to the next generation and if it could only talk! I have the first Luger I bought and it is a 1936 dated pistol which only has about 60% bluing left and some of that is turning brown. To the purist, it is a shooter, but to me it is a workhorse that has seen action in the field. Who used this pistol, did he have one of the MG-34 guns because they were issued Lugers? I dont know, but it sure appears to have been carried for a long time. The pistol is mechanically excellent, but the finish is not colector quality. I would not part with this pistol because of it's character. The 98-99% Lugers we all want probably never saw anymore service than the inside of a desk drawer. A Luger was made to serve, and to me, they need character. If you want to shot the pistol, get another firing pin, but keep the original. Jerry Burney can probably repair the holster also. Great Photos! Marvin C.

01-13-2002, 01:14 PM	#15
Bob in AZ User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is it a collector or a shooter I agree with Marvin. I personally like a Luger with "character". Just lately I picked up a minty S/42. After looking it over and oiling it up, it sit in my safe. She's a gem, but my old brown workhorse Luger still gets most of my attention. Going to take it out shooting today. Enjoy them ALL! Bob

01-13-2002, 02:42 PM	#16
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Re: luger pics Marvin C; Will you settle for "almost unnoticable"?

01-13-2002, 03:11 PM	#17
Marvin C. Guest Posts: n/a	Re: luger pics Hugh, Yes, this would certainly be better than the piece missing. Looks like you have found another lucrative sideline in the Luger business. I will discuss with you a little later. Thanks Marvin C.

01-13-2002, 03:34 PM	#18
Lonnie Zimmerman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 523 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Is it a collector or a shooter Dan; I read somewhere that these Lugers and the 1929 DWMhad the best fit of any Luger made! Lonnie

01-13-2002, 04:05 PM	#19
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Re: luger pics Marvin, Here is a couple of examples http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/griprepair.jpg

01-13-2002, 06:07 PM	#20
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: luger pics Jim, LOL, that one went right over my head. The soldiers called it the Big Bertha.