What the heck is this? - Page 2

Ron Wood · 03-05-2012, 09:45 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if a glove with a mesh palm might have been a fashion accessory for this rig.

sheepherder · 03-05-2012, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saab-bob

Since the weight of the light assembly is not hung off the end of the barrel...

It's not???

How does it attach then???

I haven't looked for the discussion from two years ago, but I'm pretty sure I joined in on it...

Anyone else remember that discussion???

LugerMan.com · 03-06-2012, 10:25 AM

That is one interesting history item ...

Now i know why i joined the forum ...

Thanks for this new drop in the ocean of knowledge ...

alanint · 03-06-2012, 11:59 AM

My question is if this uses a skin surface bridge style activation, wouldn't the light them be constantly on, as long as one held the pistol?

This is not very tactically sound, unless there is a separate switch as well, which would seem redundant?

Ron Wood · 03-06-2012, 12:53 PM

In practical use, if you are going to sweep a darkened room or area, you pretty much have to keep the light on.

It is possible that this impressive rig is an over-engineered "gadget" made up for an elite service, and has more "pomp and ceremony" than actual necessity.

ithacaartist · 03-06-2012, 03:48 PM

Quote:

I haven't looked for the discussion from two years ago, but I'm pretty sure I joined in on it...

Anyone else remember that discussion???

Rich, I remember that discussion, having read it last year after my naissance into Lugerforumdom, when I was reading everything here. I'm surprised I didn't recognize it from then, it is so distinctive. I don't recall specifically any discussion about how it is actually mounted to the gun.

Steinar · 03-06-2012, 05:32 PM

I remember trying to wrap my head around how it works, but didn't understand it :\

Today we would have used trasistors, but they where not invented at the time. Skin alone would not be a good enough conductor to power a light.. So perhaps something simple as metal wires in a glove?

In any case, the designer must have been one clever guy

alvin · 03-10-2012, 07:09 PM

I just watched this video. I am always surprised that auctioneers handling those high value items without gloves....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geNzHZGkGOI

MFC · 03-10-2012, 10:50 PM

Alvin,
Thanks for the link.
WOW!!!... nuff said.

03-05-2012, 09:45 PM	#21
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: 7,020 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,174 Times in 1,701 Posts	I wouldn't be surprised if a glove with a mesh palm might have been a fashion accessory for this rig. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

03-06-2012, 10:25 AM	#23
LugerMan.com User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 377 Thanks: 91 Thanked 361 Times in 113 Posts	That is one interesting history item ... Now i know why i joined the forum ... Thanks for this new drop in the ocean of knowledge ... __________________ Eugene@LugerMan.com

03-06-2012, 11:59 AM	#24
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	My question is if this uses a skin surface bridge style activation, wouldn't the light them be constantly on, as long as one held the pistol? This is not very tactically sound, unless there is a separate switch as well, which would seem redundant? Last edited by alanint; 03-06-2012 at 06:21 PM.

03-06-2012, 12:53 PM	#25
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: 7,020 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,174 Times in 1,701 Posts	In practical use, if you are going to sweep a darkened room or area, you pretty much have to keep the light on. It is possible that this impressive rig is an over-engineered "gadget" made up for an elite service, and has more "pomp and ceremony" than actual necessity. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

03-06-2012, 05:32 PM	#27
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	I remember trying to wrap my head around how it works, but didn't understand it :\ Today we would have used trasistors, but they where not invented at the time. Skin alone would not be a good enough conductor to power a light.. So perhaps something simple as metal wires in a glove? In any case, the designer must have been one clever guy __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

03-10-2012, 07:09 PM	#28
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	I just watched this video. I am always surprised that auctioneers handling those high value items without gloves.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geNzHZGkGOI

03-10-2012, 10:50 PM	#29
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Alvin, Thanks for the link. WOW!!!... nuff said. __________________ Mike C.