Please Answer This Question!!!

cirelaw · 12-14-2017, 03:31 PM

What is your favorite luger you own and why? This is a hard one! Mine is my last! 1914 DWM Artillery because this luger besides being rare survived an entire world war and another hundred years of ownership. Every scratch dent is evidence of use and survival and yes I did shoot one round and its as perfect as I assume the day it was made! Thank You Santa George and Merry Christmas to all our beloved family! Eric

mrerick · 12-14-2017, 03:56 PM

Eric, I guess mine is my first, a 1923 vintage DWM Alphabet Commercial...

Others are more rare, or have more history, but this one was the first...

cirelaw · 12-14-2017, 04:00 PM

Its like your first kiss, It always has a special place in your heart!! TKS

Vlim · 12-14-2017, 06:00 PM

For me it is the Norinco prototype. Not only is it a rare item, it also connects me to a valued collecting friend who owned it before me, but it was also a gift from a very special person in my life.

And it is like me: ugly but it sort of functions.

cirelaw · 12-14-2017, 07:04 PM

Could you tell us what it is! Is it a luger? Now you have me interested!! You never cease to amaze me!

Vlim · 12-14-2017, 07:17 PM

Here you go.

cirelaw · 12-14-2017, 08:46 PM

New one on me!! 9mm?

Vlim · 12-14-2017, 08:55 PM

Yup

Zorba · 12-14-2017, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cirelaw

What is your favorite luger you own and why?

That's easy, it would be my Nambu!

More seriously, its still easy as I only have one, my '40 "42" with the custom grips Jim Solomon made for it.

Sieger · 12-15-2017, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Vlim

Here you go.

Hi,

If they produced the tooling to make one, why can't we buy their tooling?

Sieger

cirelaw · 12-15-2017, 10:12 AM

Vlim, How do they compare with the luger because they look alike?

G.T. · 12-15-2017, 12:20 PM

Hi to all, all the tooling would do you little good, as it would be a mixture of modern CNC mixed with some crude prototype fixtures that are a long way from production or modern machine programs.. (talk to Mauser on that? It's the same now!)
On Lugers it has always been, and always will be, that, "The last 5% of quality is 95% of the work!" Meaning lots & lots & lots of highly skilled master craftsman hand fitting and effort?... Just ask Eugene!

...!!!!!!!!
Where you going to find a program for that!....

...til...lat'r.....GT

cirelaw · 12-15-2017, 12:39 PM

Thank You G.T. Your opinion is always valued!! PS there is always one of my pretties within reach! We have by far the most skilled and knowlegable Luger Duders Anywhere and welcomed!! Ps Happy Holidays To All! Eric & Debby!

Sergio Natali · 12-16-2017, 06:45 AM

No doubt it's my Swiss DWM 1900 1st series 1st variation with low button mag frame.

cirelaw · 12-16-2017, 10:23 AM

Do you have any lugers in your collection that you would never shoot?

kurusu · 12-16-2017, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by cirelaw

Do you have any lugers in your collection that you would never shoot?

No.

DonVoigt · 12-16-2017, 11:13 AM

Never is a long time for sure; I have lugers I have not shot- but might some day.

cirelaw · 12-16-2017, 01:13 PM

George sold me a beautiful shooter that was reconditioned so I would leave my rare expensive lugers alone! I must confess I did fire a few rounds from my 1914 DWM Artillery #1263 AWESOME!! I was impressed with the kick and accuracy~ Eric

cirelaw · 12-16-2017, 07:38 PM

Wouldn't ever shoot either!!!

12-14-2017, 03:56 PM	#2
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,907 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,108 Times in 1,509 Posts	Eric, I guess mine is my first, a 1923 vintage DWM Alphabet Commercial... Others are more rare, or have more history, but this one was the first... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

12-14-2017, 06:00 PM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,987 Times in 1,205 Posts	For me it is the Norinco prototype. Not only is it a rare item, it also connects me to a valued collecting friend who owned it before me, but it was also a gift from a very special person in my life. And it is like me: ugly but it sort of functions. Last edited by Vlim; 12-14-2017 at 07:21 PM.

12-14-2017, 07:17 PM	#6
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,987 Times in 1,205 Posts	Here you go. Attached Thumbnails

12-16-2017, 06:45 AM	#14
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	No doubt it's my Swiss DWM 1900 1st series 1st variation with low button mag frame. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

12-16-2017, 11:13 AM	#17
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Never is a long time for sure; I have lugers I have not shot- but might some day. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

12-14-2017, 03:31 PM	#1
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Please Answer This Question!!! What is your favorite luger you own and why? This is a hard one! Mine is my last! 1914 DWM Artillery because this luger besides being rare survived an entire world war and another hundred years of ownership. Every scratch dent is evidence of use and survival and yes I did shoot one round and its as perfect as I assume the day it was made! Thank You Santa George and Merry Christmas to all our beloved family! Eric Attached Thumbnails

12-14-2017, 04:00 PM	#3
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Its like your first kiss, It always has a special place in your heart!! TKS

12-14-2017, 07:04 PM	#5
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Could you tell us what it is! Is it a luger? Now you have me interested!! You never cease to amaze me!

12-14-2017, 08:46 PM	#7
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	New one on me!! 9mm?

12-14-2017, 08:55 PM	#8
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,987 Times in 1,205 Posts	Yup

12-15-2017, 10:12 AM	#11
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Vlim, How do they compare with the luger because they look alike?

12-15-2017, 12:20 PM	#12
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,500 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 3,627 Times in 999 Posts	problem is! Hi to all, all the tooling would do you little good, as it would be a mixture of modern CNC mixed with some crude prototype fixtures that are a long way from production or modern machine programs.. (talk to Mauser on that? It's the same now!) On Lugers it has always been, and always will be, that, "The last 5% of quality is 95% of the work!" Meaning lots & lots & lots of highly skilled master craftsman hand fitting and effort?... Just ask Eugene! ...!!!!!!!! Where you going to find a program for that!.......til...lat'r.....GT

12-15-2017, 12:39 PM	#13
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Thank You G.T. Your opinion is always valued!! PS there is always one of my pretties within reach! We have by far the most skilled and knowlegable Luger Duders Anywhere and welcomed!! Ps Happy Holidays To All! Eric & Debby!

12-16-2017, 10:23 AM	#15
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Do you have any lugers in your collection that you would never shoot?

12-16-2017, 01:13 PM	#18
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	George sold me a beautiful shooter that was reconditioned so I would leave my rare expensive lugers alone! I must confess I did fire a few rounds from my 1914 DWM Artillery #1263 AWESOME!! I was impressed with the kick and accuracy~ Eric

12-16-2017, 07:38 PM	#19
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Couldn't Chose~ Wouldn't ever shoot either!!! Attached Thumbnails