Need some help identifying this Luger w/ Pictures Included

Douglas Jr. · 07-13-2012, 08:15 AM

Ross,

Welcome to the forum. Regarding the story of your Luger, your request is the Holy Graal of Luger collecting - just a dream.

The fact is, your granpa is the last living link to this Luger WWII service. I would try to talk with your grandfather to gather as much information about it as possible, if his health allows it. Explain to him that you are trying to record the family story and its participation in WWII.

Another option is to try to identify your great-uncle unit - then you will be able to find where he fought and MAYBE what German units he was engage against. But bear in mind that it could be a battlefield pick up, something that he collected from a pile of surrendered weapons or won in a poker game while returning home.

Enjoy your heirloom as a remeberance of your family service!

All the best!

Douglas

07-13-2012, 08:15 AM	#12
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Ross, Welcome to the forum. Regarding the story of your Luger, your request is the Holy Graal of Luger collecting - just a dream. The fact is, your granpa is the last living link to this Luger WWII service. I would try to talk with your grandfather to gather as much information about it as possible, if his health allows it. Explain to him that you are trying to record the family story and its participation in WWII. Another option is to try to identify your great-uncle unit - then you will be able to find where he fought and MAYBE what German units he was engage against. But bear in mind that it could be a battlefield pick up, something that he collected from a pile of surrendered weapons or won in a poker game while returning home. Enjoy your heirloom as a remeberance of your family service! All the best! Douglas