Introducing myself...

Xerato · 08-18-2011, 09:15 AM

Hi,

just joined, thought I'd introduce myself. I got interested in collecting Firearms a while ago (got my C&R). I have a German Mauser 98k rifle. It shoots well and I like it. It's a Russian capture and the stock was covered in a horrible red shellac finish (the Russians put that on?). I am currently in the process of striping and refinishing the stock. It should look good when I am done, but it is a long process to get all the coats of finish on there.

Yeah it won't be "all original" since I refinished the stock, but its what I want to make it look nice.. "I don't live in a museum"

Hopefully soon I'll get a Luger p08 to go along with the 98k.
Lots of info on this site, I'm glad I registered so I can read it all.

WG dog · 08-18-2011, 10:39 AM

Welcome! You're gonna have fun. You will be assimilated. Abandon hope. You're gonna need a Luger, and a P-38, and a FN Hi Power, and a HSc, and a 1911A1, and a Garand, and a M1 Carbine and....

Enjoy the ride!

lew1 · 08-18-2011, 11:39 AM

And then more than one of each.

Douglas Jr. · 08-18-2011, 12:05 PM

Welcome aboard!
C'mon folks, the guy just arrived.
You're frightening him.

But what you just said it's all true.

mrerick · 08-18-2011, 07:23 PM

Welcome to the forum!

There's a lot of history in that iron...

When it comes to Lugers, go slow; get the reference material and study before you make any moves... You will get the education. Reading is less expensive than "Luger University" (the practical side of buying when you're not sure).

Marc

Xerato · 08-27-2011, 11:11 PM

Silly question just because I am new...

Just got my first Luger p08 and was firing it today.
Is it normal for it to eject brass vertically into the air? brass flies about 12 feet straight up.

I did a search on these forums and found one other reference to this:
http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...ght=eject+high

I hope this is not a symptom of ammo that is too "hot" for this gun.
I was at an outdoor (covered) range and the brass was hitting the roof!

alanint · 08-27-2011, 11:20 PM

The ejection pattern is completely normal. I often shoot at an indoor range and the owner has politely requested I not shoot my Lugers there after breaking several light bulbs located directly above the shooting positions!

MFC · 08-27-2011, 11:52 PM

If your lucky enough to get one of those hot casings to go down the back of your shirt, you can break out into a spontaneous "Luger Dance".

sheepherder · 08-28-2011, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xerato

Is it normal for it to eject brass vertically into the air? brass flies about 12 feet straight up.

Mine hits me in the forehead...very distracting...

alanint · 08-28-2011, 09:14 AM

Another favorite is a hot casing between your shooting glasses and eyebrow. Singed more than my share over the years.

DavidJayUden · 08-28-2011, 09:34 AM

X:
You may want to be certain that your ejector is not broken, as sometimes they will do exactly that if the end is broken off, thereby not directing it off to one side.
Seems like a different ejector should direct the cases to one side of the other.
dju

sheepherder · 08-28-2011, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xerato

I have a German Mauser 98k rifle...I am currently in the process of stripping and refinishing the stock...

I'm doing the same with an Enfield No4 Mk1 stock/fore-end. I used Simple Green and steaming water to get as much oil/grease/Cosmoline out of the wood...waiting for all parts to dry for a week or two...they'll be modified to No5 spec for a faux 'Jungle Carbine' look...I have the required hardware en route now...Just need to shorten the barrel, re-crown, and turn down the muzzle for the flash hider...Lotsa fun...

DavidJayUden · 08-28-2011, 11:01 AM

Don't forget the Ezy-Off oven cleaner to pull oil out of wood.
dju

suum cuique · 08-28-2011, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by postino

Mine hits me in the forehead...very distracting...

Well,....so your avatar is a picture of you after shooting?
You should always wear your spike helmet

sheepherder · 08-28-2011, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suum cuique

Well,....so your avatar is a picture of you after shooting?
You should always wear your spike helmet

I've been thinking of wearing a helmet...or at least a hat...I'm not sure if it's coming straight back or flipping up a bit & then back...

My Mauser C96 & M30 both eject back, too...

DavidJayUden · 08-28-2011, 03:22 PM

Funny thing about the Mausers ejecting back. The Chinese reportedly used to shoot their Brooms "gansta style" to avoid spent cases from falling directly back down into the chamber area and clogging up the works. Or so it is said...
dju

08-18-2011, 09:15 AM	#1
Xerato User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Introducing myself... Hi, just joined, thought I'd introduce myself. I got interested in collecting Firearms a while ago (got my C&R). I have a German Mauser 98k rifle. It shoots well and I like it. It's a Russian capture and the stock was covered in a horrible red shellac finish (the Russians put that on?). I am currently in the process of striping and refinishing the stock. It should look good when I am done, but it is a long process to get all the coats of finish on there. Yeah it won't be "all original" since I refinished the stock, but its what I want to make it look nice.. "I don't live in a museum" Hopefully soon I'll get a Luger p08 to go along with the 98k. Lots of info on this site, I'm glad I registered so I can read it all.

08-18-2011, 11:39 AM	#3
lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	And then more than one of each. __________________ charlie

08-18-2011, 07:23 PM	#5
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Welcome to the forum! There's a lot of history in that iron... When it comes to Lugers, go slow; get the reference material and study before you make any moves... You will get the education. Reading is less expensive than "Luger University" (the practical side of buying when you're not sure). Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

08-27-2011, 11:52 PM	#8
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	If your lucky enough to get one of those hot casings to go down the back of your shirt, you can break out into a spontaneous "Luger Dance". __________________ Mike C.

08-18-2011, 10:39 AM	#2
WG dog Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 142 Thanks: 1,282 Thanked 37 Times in 24 Posts	Welcome! You're gonna have fun. You will be assimilated. Abandon hope. You're gonna need a Luger, and a P-38, and a FN Hi Power, and a HSc, and a 1911A1, and a Garand, and a M1 Carbine and.... Enjoy the ride!

08-18-2011, 12:05 PM	#4
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Welcome aboard! C'mon folks, the guy just arrived. You're frightening him. But what you just said it's all true.

08-27-2011, 11:11 PM	#6
Xerato User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Silly question just because I am new... Just got my first Luger p08 and was firing it today. Is it normal for it to eject brass vertically into the air? brass flies about 12 feet straight up. I did a search on these forums and found one other reference to this: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...ght=eject+high I hope this is not a symptom of ammo that is too "hot" for this gun. I was at an outdoor (covered) range and the brass was hitting the roof!

08-27-2011, 11:20 PM	#7
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	The ejection pattern is completely normal. I often shoot at an indoor range and the owner has politely requested I not shoot my Lugers there after breaking several light bulbs located directly above the shooting positions!

08-28-2011, 09:14 AM	#10
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Another favorite is a hot casing between your shooting glasses and eyebrow. Singed more than my share over the years.

08-28-2011, 09:34 AM	#11
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	X: You may want to be certain that your ejector is not broken, as sometimes they will do exactly that if the end is broken off, thereby not directing it off to one side. Seems like a different ejector should direct the cases to one side of the other. dju

08-28-2011, 11:01 AM	#13
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Don't forget the Ezy-Off oven cleaner to pull oil out of wood. dju

08-28-2011, 03:22 PM	#16
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Funny thing about the Mausers ejecting back. The Chinese reportedly used to shoot their Brooms "gansta style" to avoid spent cases from falling directly back down into the chamber area and clogging up the works. Or so it is said... dju