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It's a real pity that Norinco didn't make a new Luger in more useful quantities. It seems like someone had to have one (pity it wasn't me!).
As an aside: Seeing that crisp 'Made in China' on a Luger would amuse me as much as seeing the Chinese characters for 'Made in Germany' on a Broomhandle. Historical perspective should make us giggle a bit.
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Instead, being a bit of a purist, (I know I'm a bit boring too) it turns my guts to see a 1911 with "made in China" (or even in Switzerland, or Italy if you prefer) written on it! ![]()
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took me some time to find the gun but here is a link so you can sees the photos. seems crudely made. checkering is flat on knobs.
http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...552db664283ed9 |
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Is there any reason these didn't go into active production? What happened to the machinery used to manufacture them? Sieger |
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Simpson's sells the book.
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Who could buy a Norinco Luger made in 1990 for about 2k Dollars?
Maybe it's me, but I cannot really understand it.
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A collector who wants every maker of a Luger. Or a Norinco collector looking for every model made. It was well worth the $2000. I would give that to resell for more.
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I would agree with the more positive comments in this thread. As a historian of antiquity and a collector, I appreciate thoughts of some who do not see the point of 'non-genuine' things (though I question what 'non-genuine' or 'not pure' might mean) but different strokes for different folks. A Norinco Luger would have been interesting in mass production and thank you for telling us about it, nukem556. Had I the money then I would certainly have liked it in my own collection as a representation of the enduring fascination people have with the Luger. If Mauser and Norinco could have made an affordable product available even better. Alas, all we have is their aftermath.
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oh gosh, a member of the forum, who collects lugers - i found the thread a bit humorous from folks who were dogging out 'whomever' bought the Norinco and I knew all along.
I would love to have bought it - it is a unique item that was literally a prototype - those who don't like it because the Chinese made it, I suggest you look at the labels in your house ![]() I would not mind a 'side' collection of each manufacturer
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Congratulations Dwight, you've got yourself a very rare and interesting Luger. Is that a million Yuan chip under the safety lever?
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Dwight, if you ever decide to shoot it, please include a range report. I would like to hear how a chinese Luger functions. And congrats! I am envious of your new edition!
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Congrats Dwight. Thanks for sharing. A truely unique Luger pistol. And if you think about it, possibly the LAST P.08 ever manufactured, eh?
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![]() I wonder how interchangeable the parts are with German made Lugers?
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Norme, "million Yuan chip", made me chuckle.
Curss, haven't decided if I will test fire it. It looks like it has been fired maybe once, and it is truly in 100% condition. John, parts interchangeablity occurred to me, and it is certainly one of the first things I will check out. Also, I think the special edition Krieghoff probably holds the distinction of Last P08. --Dwight |
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This one is much rarer than postwar Krieghoff. Those crazy Krieghoffs ... cost a lot.
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Dwight , you sly dog!!! Congrats.....I'm looking on the bright side and seeing it as you saving me 2K, but I bet in 10 years or so, you may have the la$t laugh!
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