Interesting story in 1945

[Mike Jones]

[quote]Originally posted by Jan C. Still:
<strong>Klaus, Kornmayer, Jones, Shattuck,
Kornmayer reports .45 caliber Luger serial numbers 2, 4, 14, and 17. Jones pointed out how the same Luger can be mistakenly reported twice. How many of these .45 caliber Lugers have been verified by a second reliable source? Perhaps new production .45 Lugers are being confused with the originals. Which ones were reported well prior to the time of new production in the United states.

What are the details of Shattuck report in this
fourm that Jones and Alberman had an altercation in 1945 over a "fake"(?) 45 luger?
Jan C. Still</strong><hr></blockquote>

Jan,

Here's what I know on the known and claimed .45 Lugers.

Un-numbered = Norton Gun

#2 = Aberman Gun

#4 = Albert at Imperial Arms seems to know something on this gun. I would like to know when it surfaced & location of sn#'s

#5 = Pictured in Luger of the month in
G&A by Michael Reese Feb. 1974. Is the Norton Gun.

#14 = Pictured in Walters 1977 book is also the Norton Gun.

17 = Same questions as sn #4

Also have several other claims of guns found, but have always turned out to be one or the other of the two known guns.

With all the information,documents,letters and photos I have at my disposal on these guns.At this point in time, I think (educated guess) that the "Luger World" should look at any .45 cal Luger (of this 5" variation - don't want to ruffle any feathers) with great suspicion other than the 2 guns that have been known for 40+ years. As I have never seen anything, with what information I have or obsereved from others, that indiacate any others exist.

As for what took place in 1945, I, along with you and seems others, Are waiting to hear from Ralph Shattuck on this matter.

Hope this helps,
Mike