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TheRomanhistorian · 02-16-2014, 11:30 AM

My thoughts for your friend.

I shall be 33 in April and my love affair for the Luger began with the same squirt guns which the original poster mentioned. I found myself a mismatched 1921 Weimar Republic marked pistol in a Lewiston, Idaho pawn shop in 2002. I bought it and found my way here way back when, I think, Ed you weren't that far away! I left for England to do my MA and PhD and didn't return to the forum until 2011 (I think) when I bought my second one.

The only constant I can think of is that this forum has been full of so much knowledge and full of excellent stories which you have and will undoubtedly continue to share for years to come.

Edward Tinker · 02-16-2014, 11:40 AM

yes, in 2002, I was living in Palouse, WA - we wish we could move closer to home again, always hard when the job takes you away....

Mike, cancer is an awful disease, I hope he does well...

Sonofeugene · 02-17-2014, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

Seems like there is a new generation of kids who think plastic toys [coff *Glock* coff] are the cat's meow...Us old fogies like machined steel and hardwood...

I have both. The plastic stuff can be first class and it's perfect for HD. Don't want to have my Luger confiscated, even if it's just for the duration of the investigation.

318is_Parabellum · 02-17-2014, 02:02 PM

I've an HS 2000 (now known as the XD-9), and a Rock Island Armory (Philippines) CZ-75 clone with a TLR-1 light attached for home defense pistols. I'm no more emotionally invested in those pistols than I am the fire extinguisher in the kitchen. They are tools, selected for fitness of purpose, and nothing else. They are cheap, utterly reliable, and easily replaced if need be...

My lugers, high powers, 1911's and my P. 38 are another matter altogether. I buy these (and more) for their own sake, and admire them as the industrial art that they are. The fact that they tend to appreciate over time is a big bonus. I enjoy them as "objects d' art", and especially the history that they represent (e.g., the weapons of our defeated enemies, et. Al).

stressed · 02-17-2014, 05:53 PM

I see we have many members that were born when the Reich had lugers in service all over the world. That's neat. I love history.

Do we happen to be lucky enough to have any members that are 88+? WWII veteran age?

wlyon · 02-17-2014, 06:33 PM

Mike
Prayers sent for your friend and you.
General
Come on you fellow over 76 group vote. Have your wife read it to you if needed. I will be 78 in April. Bill

Zorba · 02-17-2014, 09:06 PM

I'm 53, and always finding new things to interest me!

alvin · 02-21-2014, 05:13 PM

I am 45. A little bit surprised to know zompas is older than me...

cleck · 02-23-2014, 07:10 PM

41

cirelaw · 02-23-2014, 07:13 PM

Me Oh My~~~ 58 et al! Eric

kzullick · 02-23-2014, 08:11 PM

55 and loving life. Prayers for your Friend Mike.

Zorba · 02-24-2014, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by alvin

I am 45. A little bit surprised to know zompas is older than me...

Its amazing what a little Henna in the hair, "Just for men" in the beard, and makeup will do for a fella!

02-16-2014, 11:30 AM	#41
TheRomanhistorian User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 301 Thanks: 170 Thanked 88 Times in 64 Posts	My thoughts for your friend. I shall be 33 in April and my love affair for the Luger began with the same squirt guns which the original poster mentioned. I found myself a mismatched 1921 Weimar Republic marked pistol in a Lewiston, Idaho pawn shop in 2002. I bought it and found my way here way back when, I think, Ed you weren't that far away! I left for England to do my MA and PhD and didn't return to the forum until 2011 (I think) when I bought my second one. The only constant I can think of is that this forum has been full of so much knowledge and full of excellent stories which you have and will undoubtedly continue to share for years to come. __________________ Michael Nos morituri te salutant - Supposed saying of the gladiators to the emperor ('We, who are about to die, salute you.') 'We are the lantern bearers, my friend; for us to keep something burning, to carry what light we can forward into the darkness and the wind' - From Rosemary Sutcliff's The Lantern Bearers

02-17-2014, 06:33 PM	#46
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,655 Thanks: 3,212 Thanked 2,619 Times in 971 Posts	Mike Prayers sent for your friend and you. General Come on you fellow over 76 group vote. Have your wife read it to you if needed. I will be 78 in April. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

02-16-2014, 11:40 AM	#42
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	yes, in 2002, I was living in Palouse, WA - we wish we could move closer to home again, always hard when the job takes you away.... Mike, cancer is an awful disease, I hope he does well...

02-17-2014, 02:02 PM	#44
318is_Parabellum User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 130 Thanks: 80 Thanked 75 Times in 31 Posts	I've an HS 2000 (now known as the XD-9), and a Rock Island Armory (Philippines) CZ-75 clone with a TLR-1 light attached for home defense pistols. I'm no more emotionally invested in those pistols than I am the fire extinguisher in the kitchen. They are tools, selected for fitness of purpose, and nothing else. They are cheap, utterly reliable, and easily replaced if need be... My lugers, high powers, 1911's and my P. 38 are another matter altogether. I buy these (and more) for their own sake, and admire them as the industrial art that they are. The fact that they tend to appreciate over time is a big bonus. I enjoy them as "objects d' art", and especially the history that they represent (e.g., the weapons of our defeated enemies, et. Al).

02-17-2014, 05:53 PM	#45
stressed User Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 197 Thanks: 41 Thanked 43 Times in 30 Posts	I see we have many members that were born when the Reich had lugers in service all over the world. That's neat. I love history. Do we happen to be lucky enough to have any members that are 88+? WWII veteran age?

02-17-2014, 09:06 PM	#47
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	I'm 53, and always finding new things to interest me!

02-21-2014, 05:13 PM	#48
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	I am 45. A little bit surprised to know zompas is older than me...

02-23-2014, 07:10 PM	#49
cleck New User Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	41

02-23-2014, 07:13 PM	#50
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Me Oh My~~~ 58 et al! Eric

02-23-2014, 08:11 PM	#51
kzullick Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: East Berwick, Pennsylvania Posts: 239 Thanks: 683 Thanked 104 Times in 85 Posts	55 and loving life. Prayers for your Friend Mike.