Joint effort "Frankenshooter"

Ron Smith · 11-30-2005, 10:06 AM

[B] Finally, nearly finished. This is my Luger Forum .30 shooter. Just goes to show that it pays to be a member of this and Jan Still's forum. With the help of the members, I have a nice, albeit mismatched, shooter. For a total investment of less than $400 , so far.

The "enigma" .30 upper was purchased from Tom Heller.

The upper was refinished by Ted Green.

The grips I got from George Anderson.

The small parts for the frame from Marc "Kidvet"

The toggle train from a member who's name escapes me, Sorry!

The frame is from a non-active member, who contacted me.

And , yes. It is unit marked.

All I need is a Trigger spring, Takedown lever spring and a Holdopen.

Thanks guys!, Ron

Edward Tinker · 11-30-2005, 10:30 AM

nice Ron, looks like the one I have, and mine shoots very accuaratley!

ed

Ron Smith · 11-30-2005, 10:34 AM

Hi Ed,
It is becoming one of my favorites. Can't wait to get the last three parts so I can take it out and try it. I may borrow them from my other shooter.

Ron

Pete Ebbink · 11-30-2005, 01:09 PM

Hey Ron,

Nice effort...I think you will really enjoy shooting a 6" .30 cal. luger...!

BTW...what is the story behind the "1917 N" chamber markings...???

p.s. I can help on the TD lever srping. Send me your address to pebbink@pacbell.net and I will get one in the mail to you...FREE...! No need for you to continue to rob graveyards for missing, important parts...

pipeman45 · 11-30-2005, 04:02 PM

What a beauty! I would love to put one together one in 9mm. Please tell us how it shoots.

Stu · 11-30-2005, 06:58 PM

I've a spare holdopen floating around I think, but no spring. I'm not home right now but I'll look it out if you want it.

Stu

Pete Ebbink · 11-30-2005, 07:18 PM

Ron,

The TD spring went out in the US Mail today to your home in OR...

ToggleTop · 11-30-2005, 07:39 PM

Hello Ron,

That is a nice looking LÃ?Â¶Ã?Â¶ger. I know you are proud of it and can't wait to try it out. I always liked shooting the 30 Luger more than the 9mm. It just seems to have a smoother and quicker recoil.

Enjoy,

Ron Smith · 11-30-2005, 10:13 PM

Hi Chester,

How have you been? Haven't heard from you for awhile. Thanks, it's not a collector by any means, but I guess that's why I like it. I can shoot it without gritting my teeth before each shot.

Stu, If you find it let me know what you want for it. Thanks!

Pete, I truly appreciate it. As far as the "1917 N". It's anybodies guess. I have posted it everywhere trying to find out something. Nobody knows what it is. Hence the 'Enigma" discription.

Ron

Rod WMG · 12-01-2005, 11:40 AM

Well, Ron, I'll add my praise. Nice looking and interesting gun.

This will probably unsettle some who are pure collectors, but the purpose of firearms is to fire. There's something sad about a gun which is never shot.

Enjoy, and give us a range report when possible.

Ron Smith · 12-01-2005, 10:43 PM

Hi Rod,

I'll let you know, if it ever stops raining. Like about the middle of June. This here's Oregon ya know.

Ron Smith · 12-17-2005, 10:05 AM

G.T.'s magazine bottom. It really dresses up the old shooter. He does fantastic work. The Swiss style insert adds eligant class to it.

Thanks G.T., It is a beauty!

I also have to add Pete Ebbink to the mix. Thanks for the take down lever spring Pete.

Ron

G.T. · 12-18-2005, 11:00 AM

Hi Ron, I'm happy to be able to add to your shooter project... looks as if I left a bit of stain on the disc.. you can just wipe it off with a small rag or patch... But, after you get your rig up and running, i'm more interested in how your re-tuned mag. functions! If you depress the follower a few times, you'll notice how much smoother and more consistant it feels... Best to you Ron, and thanks for the kind words... til.....lat'r....GT

Ron Smith · 05-15-2007, 05:16 PM

Just wanted to revive this post for the new members, so that they have an idea what the forum has always been about. Sharing , learning , teaching and Friendship.

And I might add, Helping ME build Lugers...

Also an additional thanks, and some recognition for a great bunch of people. Since I haven't had the opportunity to pay many of you back for the assist.

Ron

the gunman · 05-15-2007, 06:17 PM

Ron what did you do with that 6' made up navy. 'still got it"

Ron Smith · 05-15-2007, 06:42 PM

Hi Richie,

Yup, it's not going anywhere. It's my 9mm shooter.

Ron

Quentin · 05-15-2007, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by the gunman
Ron what did you do with that 6' made up navy. 'still got it"

Six foot Navy? Now that I gotta see!

Just kidding gunman, I often mis-hit the shift, too...

Ron, thanks for bumping up this thread for us new guys. Amazing what you can do with a mismatching gun.

MFC · 05-16-2007, 01:40 AM

Six foot Navy?

You think Jerry can make a holster for it?

the gunman · 05-16-2007, 08:22 AM

Ron glad to hear its still in the "family" That sure was a nice piece

Ron Smith · 05-16-2007, 08:46 AM

This the "6 Foot" Navy that Richie was referring to. I bought it from him a couple of years ago.

A 1937 S/42 Mauser that someone rebuilt into a Navy Luger using an original Navy rear sight toggle link, and a turned down and shortened Artillery barrel. They even used the fine tune front sight band from the arty barrel. It is a very nice and accurate shooter.

11-30-2005, 10:06 AM	#1
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Joint effort "Frankenshooter" [B] Finally, nearly finished. This is my Luger Forum .30 shooter. Just goes to show that it pays to be a member of this and Jan Still's forum. With the help of the members, I have a nice, albeit mismatched, shooter. For a total investment of less than $400 , so far. The "enigma" .30 upper was purchased from Tom Heller. The upper was refinished by Ted Green. The grips I got from George Anderson. The small parts for the frame from Marc "Kidvet" The toggle train from a member who's name escapes me, Sorry! The frame is from a non-active member, who contacted me. And , yes. It is unit marked. All I need is a Trigger spring, Takedown lever spring and a Holdopen. Thanks guys!, Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

11-30-2005, 10:34 AM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi Ed, It is becoming one of my favorites. Can't wait to get the last three parts so I can take it out and try it. I may borrow them from my other shooter. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

11-30-2005, 04:02 PM	#5
pipeman45 User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	What a beauty! I would love to put one together one in 9mm. Please tell us how it shoots. __________________ Dave

11-30-2005, 07:39 PM	#8
ToggleTop User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello Ron, That is a nice looking LÃ?Â¶Ã?Â¶ger. I know you are proud of it and can't wait to try it out. I always liked shooting the 30 Luger more than the 9mm. It just seems to have a smoother and quicker recoil. Enjoy, __________________ *********************** ToggleTop************* JustHappenToLoveLugers *************************

11-30-2005, 10:13 PM	#9
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi Chester, How have you been? Haven't heard from you for awhile. Thanks, it's not a collector by any means, but I guess that's why I like it. I can shoot it without gritting my teeth before each shot. Stu, If you find it let me know what you want for it. Thanks! Pete, I truly appreciate it. As far as the "1917 N". It's anybodies guess. I have posted it everywhere trying to find out something. Nobody knows what it is. Hence the 'Enigma" discription. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

11-30-2005, 10:30 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,967 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,596 Times in 2,117 Posts	nice Ron, looks like the one I have, and mine shoots very accuaratley! ed

11-30-2005, 01:09 PM	#4
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hey Ron, Nice effort...I think you will really enjoy shooting a 6" .30 cal. luger...! BTW...what is the story behind the "1917 N" chamber markings...??? p.s. I can help on the TD lever srping. Send me your address to pebbink@pacbell.net and I will get one in the mail to you...FREE...! No need for you to continue to rob graveyards for missing, important parts...

11-30-2005, 06:58 PM	#6
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	I've a spare holdopen floating around I think, but no spring. I'm not home right now but I'll look it out if you want it. Stu

11-30-2005, 07:18 PM	#7
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Ron, The TD spring went out in the US Mail today to your home in OR...

12-01-2005, 11:40 AM	#10
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, Ron, I'll add my praise. Nice looking and interesting gun. This will probably unsettle some who are pure collectors, but the purpose of firearms is to fire. There's something sad about a gun which is never shot. Enjoy, and give us a range report when possible.

12-01-2005, 10:43 PM	#11
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi Rod, I'll let you know, if it ever stops raining. Like about the middle of June. This here's Oregon ya know. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

12-17-2005, 10:05 AM	#12
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	G.T.'s magazine bottom. It really dresses up the old shooter. He does fantastic work. The Swiss style insert adds eligant class to it. Thanks G.T., It is a beauty! I also have to add Pete Ebbink to the mix. Thanks for the take down lever spring Pete. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

12-18-2005, 11:00 AM	#13
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	Hi Ron, I'm happy to be able to add to your shooter project... looks as if I left a bit of stain on the disc.. you can just wipe it off with a small rag or patch... But, after you get your rig up and running, i'm more interested in how your re-tuned mag. functions! If you depress the follower a few times, you'll notice how much smoother and more consistant it feels... Best to you Ron, and thanks for the kind words... til.....lat'r....GT

05-15-2007, 05:16 PM	#14
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Just wanted to revive this post for the new members, so that they have an idea what the forum has always been about. Sharing , learning , teaching and Friendship. And I might add, Helping ME build Lugers... Also an additional thanks, and some recognition for a great bunch of people. Since I haven't had the opportunity to pay many of you back for the assist. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

05-15-2007, 06:17 PM	#15
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Ron what did you do with that 6' made up navy. 'still got it"

05-15-2007, 06:42 PM	#16
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi Richie, Yup, it's not going anywhere. It's my 9mm shooter. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

05-16-2007, 01:40 AM	#18
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Six foot Navy? You think Jerry can make a holster for it? __________________ Mike C.

05-16-2007, 08:22 AM	#19
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Ron glad to hear its still in the "family" That sure was a nice piece

05-16-2007, 08:46 AM	#20
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	This the "6 Foot" Navy that Richie was referring to. I bought it from him a couple of years ago. A 1937 S/42 Mauser that someone rebuilt into a Navy Luger using an original Navy rear sight toggle link, and a turned down and shortened Artillery barrel. They even used the fine tune front sight band from the arty barrel. It is a very nice and accurate shooter. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...