Russian Luger

George Anderson · 07-15-2002, 04:21 PM

Maybe this will bring the Photo up...

Edward Tinker · 07-15-2002, 05:25 PM

Sorry George, this part of the forum does not have the capability of uploading a photo directly. That would work if there was a web page you stored the picture on, or if you go as John suggested and upload it on the left link.

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After George e-mailed it to me, here are two pictures:

John Sabato · 07-17-2002, 11:54 AM

Very nice indeed...

Thor · 07-17-2002, 11:58 AM

Sure is purty!!!! ahhhh......I love Lugers

Doubs · 07-17-2002, 01:00 PM

George, can you take a picture of the top markings.... please? I believe the Russian has crossed rifles.

As a matter of interest, in 1958 or 1959, when Soviet Premier Kruschev visited the US, a mid-West farmer gave Kruschev a wrist watch to replace one that was on the fritz. Asked what he wanted in return, the farmer mentioned that a Russian Contract Luger would be nice. Some months later he received a completely refurbished Russian Contract Luger from Kruschev. I recall seeing pictures of it in the American Rifleman, IIRC.

Ron Wood · 07-17-2002, 01:19 PM

George kindly sent me a few more photos, so here are a couple to add to the fun.

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Edward Tinker · 07-17-2002, 01:27 PM

Considering what I am used to seeing for writing on the safety, that safety looks like a Monday morning stamping after a looooong weekend.

Very nice to see the crossed rifles and markings!

Good pics.

Doubs · 07-17-2002, 02:41 PM

George, thank you for the additional pictures. They're all excellent and show exactly what I wanted to see. A VERY nice Luger, indeed.

Tacfoley, that's a sad story and one I hope I never live to see in the US.

Edmond , DCB shooting · 07-17-2002, 03:04 PM

TAC! where in France? BTW, I can bring a little piece of ( I hope ) useful information, these crossed rifles stamps were stamped on any item that the russian army allowed its personal to buy ( mainly officers ) it was on LÃ?Â¼ger pistols,revolvers, foreign weapons and many other piece of equipment,: compass etc etc ... the suppliers had to apply to get an agreement and items they sold officialy had to wear these stamps.Regards,

John Sabato · 07-17-2002, 08:28 PM

Truely excellent photos of a fine example of a russian Luger... I don't think I have even seen a photo of one this nice before!

fg42 · 07-17-2002, 10:49 PM

Hi Mr Anderson could you tell me the serial no of your Russian? Mine is #277. Thanks Bob Benson or e-mail me at bpbenson@webtv.net

fg42 · 07-18-2002, 09:45 AM

The above reply should have been much more inclusive. I would love to have the serial numbers of any early russians anyone owned or has recorded over the years. I will share the list with any contributers or interested partys. thanks Bob Benson bpbenson@webtv.net

George Anderson · 07-18-2002, 11:15 AM

Hello Bob, the serial number on this 1906 is 456. I asked Ralph about it some time ago and he told me he had gotten it from Robert Hamilton in Virginia. Being a Virginian, I was curious as to who this was, I have never heard of him nor have any of my friends in Virgina.

Ron Wood · 07-18-2002, 12:50 PM

Bob
I responded both by private message on this forum and a direct e-mail. I would be delighted to receive your list. Thank you

07-15-2002, 04:21 PM	#1
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,528 Times in 787 Posts	Russian Luger Maybe this will bring the Photo up...

07-17-2002, 11:54 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Very nice indeed... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

07-17-2002, 11:58 AM	#4
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Sure is purty!!!! ahhhh......I love Lugers __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

07-17-2002, 01:19 PM	#6
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,019 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,173 Times in 1,701 Posts	George kindly sent me a few more photos, so here are a couple to add to the fun. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

07-17-2002, 01:27 PM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,930 Thanks: 2,030 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	Considering what I am used to seeing for writing on the safety, that safety looks like a Monday morning stamping after a looooong weekend. Very nice to see the crossed rifles and markings! Good pics. __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

07-15-2002, 05:25 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,930 Thanks: 2,030 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	Sorry George, this part of the forum does not have the capability of uploading a photo directly. That would work if there was a web page you stored the picture on, or if you go as John suggested and upload it on the left link. [img]cool.gif[/img] After George e-mailed it to me, here are two pictures: __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

07-17-2002, 01:00 PM	#5
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,696 Thanks: 792 Thanked 1,679 Times in 552 Posts	George, can you take a picture of the top markings.... please? I believe the Russian has crossed rifles. As a matter of interest, in 1958 or 1959, when Soviet Premier Kruschev visited the US, a mid-West farmer gave Kruschev a wrist watch to replace one that was on the fritz. Asked what he wanted in return, the farmer mentioned that a Russian Contract Luger would be nice. Some months later he received a completely refurbished Russian Contract Luger from Kruschev. I recall seeing pictures of it in the American Rifleman, IIRC.

07-17-2002, 02:41 PM	#8
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,696 Thanks: 792 Thanked 1,679 Times in 552 Posts	George, thank you for the additional pictures. They're all excellent and show exactly what I wanted to see. A VERY nice Luger, indeed. Tacfoley, that's a sad story and one I hope I never live to see in the US.

07-17-2002, 03:04 PM	#9
Edmond , DCB shooting User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: FRANCE Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	TAC! where in France? BTW, I can bring a little piece of ( I hope ) useful information, these crossed rifles stamps were stamped on any item that the russian army allowed its personal to buy ( mainly officers ) it was on LÃ?Â¼ger pistols,revolvers, foreign weapons and many other piece of equipment,: compass etc etc ... the suppliers had to apply to get an agreement and items they sold officialy had to wear these stamps.Regards, __________________ Shoot'in by DCB

07-17-2002, 08:28 PM	#10
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Truely excellent photos of a fine example of a russian Luger... I don't think I have even seen a photo of one this nice before! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

07-17-2002, 10:49 PM	#11
fg42 User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Mr Anderson could you tell me the serial no of your Russian? Mine is #277. Thanks Bob Benson or e-mail me at bpbenson@webtv.net

07-18-2002, 09:45 AM	#12
fg42 User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The above reply should have been much more inclusive. I would love to have the serial numbers of any early russians anyone owned or has recorded over the years. I will share the list with any contributers or interested partys. thanks Bob Benson bpbenson@webtv.net

07-18-2002, 11:15 AM	#13
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,528 Times in 787 Posts	Hello Bob, the serial number on this 1906 is 456. I asked Ralph about it some time ago and he told me he had gotten it from Robert Hamilton in Virginia. Being a Virginian, I was curious as to who this was, I have never heard of him nor have any of my friends in Virgina.

07-18-2002, 12:50 PM	#14
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,019 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,173 Times in 1,701 Posts	Bob I responded both by private message on this forum and a direct e-mail. I would be delighted to receive your list. Thank you __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction