artillery stock

champ7fc · 01-06-2004, 09:38 PM

I just received an Artillery Luger stock, on disassembly I found the spring clip that puts the pressure on the latch to be broken. Does anyone know of or have replacement parts for Luger Artillery stocks?
Thanks, Craig

John Sabato · 01-07-2004, 09:48 AM

Craig, check with Tom Heller (Lugerdoc)... if he doesn't have one, I am not sure where you should go... You may end up fabricating your own...

Perhaps someone else will post a reply with a better answer.

BTW, is the stock an original or a reproduction?

Lugerdoc · 01-07-2004, 12:15 PM

Craig, You're in luck. I do have one original LPO8 stock lug spring in stock @$30. Please send MO or check to POB below. Tom

champ7fc · 01-07-2004, 06:44 PM

Thank you John and Tom, The stock appears to be an original at least that is how it was advertised. After taking it apart and looking at the parts they do look old and moderatly rusted. The wood is somewhat beat up but otherwise in good condition. I am not an expert, very far from it, but it does look original. I do not know enough about how original anything regarding Lugers should look . I guess that I will learn by doing and listening, reading and relying on you members.

Big Norm · 01-08-2004, 01:27 AM

Champ7fc,
Repro stocks can sometimes be difficult to differentiate from originals. I have seen originals with the serial numbers on the neck of the wood as well as on the top of the metal. I have seen counterfeit proofmarks too. The only thing you can do is look at the thing an see if it corresponds in age and wear to other originals and if the serial numbers correspond in size and shape to other originals. Then take your best shot with your judgement. Its possible to make an honest but expensive mistake. Good Luck.
Big Norm

01-06-2004, 09:38 PM	#1
champ7fc User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	artillery stock I just received an Artillery Luger stock, on disassembly I found the spring clip that puts the pressure on the latch to be broken. Does anyone know of or have replacement parts for Luger Artillery stocks? Thanks, Craig __________________ cfm

01-07-2004, 09:48 AM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Craig, check with Tom Heller (Lugerdoc)... if he doesn't have one, I am not sure where you should go... You may end up fabricating your own... Perhaps someone else will post a reply with a better answer. BTW, is the stock an original or a reproduction? __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

01-07-2004, 12:15 PM	#3
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	Craig, You're in luck. I do have one original LPO8 stock lug spring in stock @$30. Please send MO or check to POB below. Tom __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

01-07-2004, 06:44 PM	#4
champ7fc User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Thank you John and Tom, The stock appears to be an original at least that is how it was advertised. After taking it apart and looking at the parts they do look old and moderatly rusted. The wood is somewhat beat up but otherwise in good condition. I am not an expert, very far from it, but it does look original. I do not know enough about how original anything regarding Lugers should look . I guess that I will learn by doing and listening, reading and relying on you members. __________________ cfm

01-08-2004, 01:27 AM	#5
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Champ7fc, Repro stocks can sometimes be difficult to differentiate from originals. I have seen originals with the serial numbers on the neck of the wood as well as on the top of the metal. I have seen counterfeit proofmarks too. The only thing you can do is look at the thing an see if it corresponds in age and wear to other originals and if the serial numbers correspond in size and shape to other originals. Then take your best shot with your judgement. Its possible to make an honest but expensive mistake. Good Luck. Big Norm