Loading tool?

John F. · 08-13-2003, 03:58 AM

Howdy, I am new to Lugers and am looking for an inexpensive, but original loading tool. No special type required, but I would like an original if possible. Can anyone suggest a source and a ballpark price range for a less-expensive variation in good condition? Thanks,
John

Doubs · 08-13-2003, 11:02 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by John F.:
Howdy, I am new to Lugers and am looking for an inexpensive, but original loading tool.
John<hr /></blockquote>Try finding a copy of "Shotgun News" and check the SARCO ads. (There are three issues per month and SARCO runs a slightly different ad in each issue. I think it'll be in the 1st or 10th of the month issue.) They had original Finnish-issue loading tools for about $18, IIRC. Each is stamped with the "SA" in a box and will become more valuable as time goes on IMO. If it must be a German-issue original, get the Finnish tool first and then take your time looking. You can always sell the "SA" tool later.... for a profit.

Pete Ebbink · 08-13-2003, 11:09 AM

Hello John,

These tools show up often on e-Bay. You might try bidding with a maximum that fits your budget...for example :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...&category=4078

Also, you might try Bob Simpson. They have Mauser-era WWII tools listed for only $ 45.00...(see item # 4 on this page link)...

http://www.simpsonltd.com/accessories.htm

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

policeluger · 08-13-2003, 11:23 AM

I have a very nice original loading tool, no proof markings, will ship pre-paid in US lower 48, for $45.

John F. · 08-13-2003, 02:53 PM

Thanks very much! I really appreciate everyone's help!

Lugerdoc · 08-14-2003, 07:49 AM

John, I have unmarked orginal DWM mag loading tools available @$25 each. TH

08-13-2003, 03:58 AM	#1
John F. User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Loading tool? Howdy, I am new to Lugers and am looking for an inexpensive, but original loading tool. No special type required, but I would like an original if possible. Can anyone suggest a source and a ballpark price range for a less-expensive variation in good condition? Thanks, John __________________ John

08-13-2003, 11:02 AM	#2
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,694 Thanks: 790 Thanked 1,676 Times in 550 Posts	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by John F.: <strong>Howdy, I am new to Lugers and am looking for an inexpensive, but original loading tool. John</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Try finding a copy of "Shotgun News" and check the SARCO ads. (There are three issues per month and SARCO runs a slightly different ad in each issue. I think it'll be in the 1st or 10th of the month issue.) They had original Finnish-issue loading tools for about $18, IIRC. Each is stamped with the "SA" in a box and will become more valuable as time goes on IMO. If it must be a German-issue original, get the Finnish tool first and then take your time looking. You can always sell the "SA" tool later.... for a profit.

08-13-2003, 02:53 PM	#5
John F. User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks very much! I really appreciate everyone's help! __________________ John

08-14-2003, 07:49 AM	#6
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	John, I have unmarked orginal DWM mag loading tools available @$25 each. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

08-13-2003, 11:09 AM	#3
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hello John, These tools show up often on e-Bay. You might try bidding with a maximum that fits your budget...for example : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...&category=4078 Also, you might try Bob Simpson. They have Mauser-era WWII tools listed for only $ 45.00...(see item # 4 on this page link)... http://www.simpsonltd.com/accessories.htm Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

08-13-2003, 11:23 AM	#4
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	I have a very nice original loading tool, no proof markings, will ship pre-paid in US lower 48, for $45.