Early New Model Commercial

Rugger · 04-04-2012, 12:11 PM

I have just received this pistol serial number 27502. Older reblue, numbers matching. Hold open is broken. No magazine (I threw it away). Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Best regards,

sheepherder · 04-04-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rugger

No magazine (I threw it away).

Did you keep the bath water???

alvin · 04-04-2012, 05:54 PM

A little bit too shiny. Many years ago, an American expert summarized German pistol's finish being "edges are crisp, but not sharp. Surfaces are smooth, but not overly polished".

lugersrkewl · 04-04-2012, 09:41 PM

nice grips, the g on bug is polished clean off

Rugger · 04-04-2012, 09:51 PM

Magazine was the worst immitation/excuse of a Luger magazine I have ever seen. I have sustituted for an original I had on hand. The disassembly lever (hope I have it right) falls off when the pistol is disassembled although it has the retaining pin (again, hope I have it right). Any ideas? Thanks to all for your comments. I believe the pistol was manufactured ca. 1907. Pinwheel and flaming bomb marks are present.

Best regards,

lugersrkewl · 04-04-2012, 09:53 PM

http://www.lugerman.com/Pages/MainPages/Parts.html

DavidJayUden · 04-04-2012, 11:35 PM

Sounds like you are missing the little L shaped spring that keeps the takedown lever in place when it is lowered.
Luger Doc will have those.
dju

sheepherder · 04-05-2012, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

Sounds like you are missing the little L shaped spring that keeps the takedown lever in place when it is lowered.

Or it is so worn it no longer puts tension on the lever (I had one like that)...

ithacaartist · 04-05-2012, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

Sounds like you are missing the little L shaped spring that keeps the takedown lever in place when it is lowered.
Luger Doc will have those.
dju

...or it is broken. Lugerdoc is your man. I think mine was $35.

Rugger · 04-05-2012, 09:45 PM

Thanks to all for the help! Best regards.

Lugerdoc · 04-06-2012, 08:33 AM

Rugger et al, I do have new European made (just like the originals) PO8 TD lever springs available @$25 each + $3 S&H. TH

Rugger · 04-06-2012, 09:38 AM

Thank you Tom. I would be looking for an original, unmarked, non-beveled holdopen with its spring, period correct for this pistol. Can you provide it? I also need several other parts for my pistols.

Best regards,

Rugger

ArtB · 04-11-2012, 08:43 PM

Haven't looked at this forum for long time. Just an old guy that has collected Lugers for about 53 years. The worst Luger I ever saw was beautiful. Don't let the "know it all's"discourage you. If you like the Luger and bought it at a reasonable price enjoy it. Pretty and better than a CD investment at the bank. I have always thought that even if you only have one Luger and really like it---then you are a collector!

Rugger · 04-12-2012, 11:20 AM

Thanks ArtB. I got it for $500.00. I have fired it and works perfectly. Best regards.

04-04-2012, 12:11 PM	#1
Rugger User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Latin America Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Early New Model Commercial I have just received this pistol serial number 27502. Older reblue, numbers matching. Hold open is broken. No magazine (I threw it away). Your opinions would be greatly appreciated. Best regards, Attached Thumbnails __________________ Rugger

04-04-2012, 09:51 PM	#5
Rugger User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Latin America Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Magazine was the worst immitation/excuse of a Luger magazine I have ever seen. I have sustituted for an original I had on hand. The disassembly lever (hope I have it right) falls off when the pistol is disassembled although it has the retaining pin (again, hope I have it right). Any ideas? Thanks to all for your comments. I believe the pistol was manufactured ca. 1907. Pinwheel and flaming bomb marks are present. Best regards, __________________ Rugger

04-05-2012, 09:45 PM	#10
Rugger User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Latin America Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks to all for the help! Best regards. __________________ Rugger

04-06-2012, 08:33 AM	#11
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	Rugger et al, I do have new European made (just like the originals) PO8 TD lever springs available @$25 each + $3 S&H. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

04-06-2012, 09:38 AM	#12
Rugger User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Latin America Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Thank you Tom. I would be looking for an original, unmarked, non-beveled holdopen with its spring, period correct for this pistol. Can you provide it? I also need several other parts for my pistols. Best regards, Rugger __________________ Rugger

04-04-2012, 05:54 PM	#3
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	A little bit too shiny. Many years ago, an American expert summarized German pistol's finish being "edges are crisp, but not sharp. Surfaces are smooth, but not overly polished".

04-04-2012, 09:41 PM	#4
lugersrkewl Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ussr Posts: 425 Thanks: 198 Thanked 75 Times in 58 Posts	nice grips, the g on bug is polished clean off

04-04-2012, 09:53 PM	#6
lugersrkewl Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ussr Posts: 425 Thanks: 198 Thanked 75 Times in 58 Posts	http://www.lugerman.com/Pages/MainPages/Parts.html

04-04-2012, 11:35 PM	#7
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Sounds like you are missing the little L shaped spring that keeps the takedown lever in place when it is lowered. Luger Doc will have those. dju

04-11-2012, 08:43 PM	#13
ArtB User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Haven't looked at this forum for long time. Just an old guy that has collected Lugers for about 53 years. The worst Luger I ever saw was beautiful. Don't let the "know it all's"discourage you. If you like the Luger and bought it at a reasonable price enjoy it. Pretty and better than a CD investment at the bank. I have always thought that even if you only have one Luger and really like it---then you are a collector!

04-12-2012, 11:20 AM	#14
Rugger User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Latin America Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks ArtB. I got it for $500.00. I have fired it and works perfectly. Best regards. __________________ Rugger