My First Luger Twelve Years Ago~ - Page 2

RShaw · 01-23-2017, 06:04 PM

Yes... the friendships are wonderful! Very true what you say.. I acquired my 1918 DWM reblued shooter from a forum member.. still have to wait for the paperwork before I can try her out. 7 months to go... meanwhile I'm really trying to find a way to obtain a Swiss 06/29 I just found for sale right here in Venlo! 7.65 mm... a beautiful gun....

cirelaw · 01-23-2017, 06:49 PM

I only buy from our Luger Family~ I'm sure you might try here, I recently bought a 1906 Swiss from my mentor and hero George Anderson and he may take payments, Enjoy!!!

RShaw · 01-23-2017, 11:50 PM

Oh yes, I already have- Thank you- a 1918 DWM - described in thread: "Found a Nice Shooter" in "New Collectors Forum"

cirelaw · 01-24-2017, 10:33 AM

My second, 1920 Weimer Carbine useing an Imperial P08 frame and original rear sight~

RShaw · 01-24-2017, 11:08 AM

I don't have words for this one.... where did you FIND this? What's the story?

One thing I miss from the US is the freedom to own and use firearms... and the sentiment behind the 2nd Amendment. I grew up in the US (New York) and we learned to shoot when we were very young. We had rifles, pistols, shotguns... the lot! But we learned to use them properly. We NEVER had "toy guns" in the house- strictly forbidden. (wouldn't have been much fun anyway, learning to shoot in a proper way was FAR more interesting.)

I have only just become introduced to the idea of collecting GUNS in their own right, and I have to say it's very interesting. However, I am still very much a "shooter," and I look forward to my range visits during the weekend, where we have friendly competitions, we talk shop, and sometimes advise each other on new acquisitions, or trades, etc. The only real contact I have with true collectors is this forum (and a few others, but the Lugerforum primarily) and 2 people here in the Netherlands whom I have just recently come to know through this new interest in collecting.

So s new world is opening up...

DonVoigt · 01-24-2017, 05:24 PM

If one can't afford a carbine, make one!
I can't and I did!

RShaw · 01-24-2017, 05:28 PM

Oooooo!!!! A very pretty sight!!
Very nice!!
You MADE that?? Exceptional job!
You should do that for a living

Hate to ask... but.... have you ever shot it??

cirelaw · 01-24-2017, 05:54 PM

Perfect and Classy! Great Everything!! Eric

DonVoigt · 01-24-2017, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RShaw

Oooooo!!!! A very pretty sight!!
Very nice!!
You MADE that?? Exceptional job!
You should do that for a living

Hate to ask... but.... have you ever shot it??

Shot it, oh yes. To me a gun is not a "gun" if it does not work!

For a living- no way.

No one would pay what it would cost!

Thanks for the kind words; I enjoy the work.

CAP Black · 01-24-2017, 08:49 PM

If I can I will put up a picture of one made for me by Eugene. For comparison. I say great job.
Jack

RShaw · 01-24-2017, 10:46 PM

To borrow a line from "Titanic" - "This is exquisite work. You have a gift.... you do"
to Don and Eugene both. Photos are very good too!

01-24-2017, 10:33 AM	#24
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	My second, 1920 Weimer Carbine useing an Imperial P08 frame and original rear sight~ Attached Thumbnails

01-24-2017, 11:08 AM	#25
RShaw User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Venlo, the Netherlands Posts: 350 Thanks: 160 Thanked 170 Times in 90 Posts	I don't have words for this one.... where did you FIND this? What's the story? One thing I miss from the US is the freedom to own and use firearms... and the sentiment behind the 2nd Amendment. I grew up in the US (New York) and we learned to shoot when we were very young. We had rifles, pistols, shotguns... the lot! But we learned to use them properly. We NEVER had "toy guns" in the house- strictly forbidden. (wouldn't have been much fun anyway, learning to shoot in a proper way was FAR more interesting.) I have only just become introduced to the idea of collecting GUNS in their own right, and I have to say it's very interesting. However, I am still very much a "shooter," and I look forward to my range visits during the weekend, where we have friendly competitions, we talk shop, and sometimes advise each other on new acquisitions, or trades, etc. The only real contact I have with true collectors is this forum (and a few others, but the Lugerforum primarily) and 2 people here in the Netherlands whom I have just recently come to know through this new interest in collecting. So s new world is opening up... __________________ Enjoying any firearm is like staying happily married- take her out on a regular basis, treat her with respect and pay attention to proper maintenance. Looking for magazine no. 7097 Venlo, the Netherlands- RShaw

01-24-2017, 05:24 PM	#26
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	If one can't afford a carbine, make one! I can't and I did! Attached Thumbnails __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

01-24-2017, 05:28 PM	#27
RShaw User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Venlo, the Netherlands Posts: 350 Thanks: 160 Thanked 170 Times in 90 Posts	Oooooo!!!! A very pretty sight!! Very nice!! You MADE that?? Exceptional job! You should do that for a living Hate to ask... but.... have you ever shot it?? __________________ Enjoying any firearm is like staying happily married- take her out on a regular basis, treat her with respect and pay attention to proper maintenance. Looking for magazine no. 7097 Venlo, the Netherlands- RShaw

01-24-2017, 08:49 PM	#30
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	If I can I will put up a picture of one made for me by Eugene. For comparison. I say great job. Jack Attached Images

01-23-2017, 06:04 PM	#21
RShaw User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Venlo, the Netherlands Posts: 350 Thanks: 160 Thanked 170 Times in 90 Posts	Yes... the friendships are wonderful! Very true what you say.. I acquired my 1918 DWM reblued shooter from a forum member.. still have to wait for the paperwork before I can try her out. 7 months to go... meanwhile I'm really trying to find a way to obtain a Swiss 06/29 I just found for sale right here in Venlo! 7.65 mm... a beautiful gun....

01-23-2017, 06:49 PM	#22
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	I only buy from our Luger Family~ I'm sure you might try here, I recently bought a 1906 Swiss from my mentor and hero George Anderson and he may take payments, Enjoy!!!

01-23-2017, 11:50 PM	#23
RShaw User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Venlo, the Netherlands Posts: 350 Thanks: 160 Thanked 170 Times in 90 Posts	Oh yes, I already have- Thank you- a 1918 DWM - described in thread: "Found a Nice Shooter" in "New Collectors Forum"

01-24-2017, 05:54 PM	#28
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	Perfect and Classy! Great Everything!! Eric

01-24-2017, 10:46 PM	#31
RShaw User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Venlo, the Netherlands Posts: 350 Thanks: 160 Thanked 170 Times in 90 Posts	To borrow a line from "Titanic" - "This is exquisite work. You have a gift.... you do" to Don and Eugene both. Photos are very good too!