'New' Lugers

Jon · 02-24-2002, 10:54 AM

Several years ago, my wife gave me a Mitchell "American Eagle" P-08, S/N 44xx. It does have "AIMCO" stamped on it.

It attracts a lot of attention at the range..matter of fact, nobody remembers my name, till someone says, "The Guy with the Stainless Steel Luger".

It is very comfortable and accurate, and quite well-finished. It likes my 125RNL's and will feed them rapidly all day. On some commercial ammo, it is a bolt-action.

I was mentioning taking it to the range today, and she cautioned me that though I have had it for a few years, Mitchell is either gone, or has stopped dealing them, and possibly I might want to reserve it in the box from now on.

What's the opinion from you Luger specialists? It is a nice sunny day, and I think it wants to go out and play.

If AIMCOis still making them, its original role as a shooter is still valid, right?

OK, it is not a "real" WWII Luger, which, if in good condition and matching _would_ stay in the box...

02-24-2002, 10:54 AM	#5
Jon User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 'New' Lugers Several years ago, my wife gave me a Mitchell "American Eagle" P-08, S/N 44xx. It does have "AIMCO" stamped on it. It attracts a lot of attention at the range..matter of fact, nobody remembers my name, till someone says, "The Guy with the Stainless Steel Luger". It is very comfortable and accurate, and quite well-finished. It likes my 125RNL's and will feed them rapidly all day. On some commercial ammo, it is a bolt-action. I was mentioning taking it to the range today, and she cautioned me that though I have had it for a few years, Mitchell is either gone, or has stopped dealing them, and possibly I might want to reserve it in the box from now on. What's the opinion from you Luger specialists? It is a nice sunny day, and I think it wants to go out and play. If AIMCOis still making them, its original role as a shooter is still valid, right? OK, it is not a "real" WWII Luger, which, if in good condition and matching _would_ stay in the box...