WWII Luger

Ken Lauderback · 12-04-2003, 03:21 PM

Hi Folks:
Thanks for the help so far on my 1917 Luger. Now, on another subject:
My father-in-law brought back a Luger from Germany in WWII. I don't remember specifics, and the pistol is 800 miles from me so hard to look at. I do remember it had a grip safety.
Anyway, last summer my son was shooting it, (out in some sagebrush) and the front sight must have been loose because upon recoil from one shot, it flew off. They looked all over, but couldn't find it. My questions are, are there different sights? Do I need more info in order to find a replacement? And does anyone out there have an extra front sight, or know where I might find one?
I don't hold out much hope of ever owning this pistol; my brother-in-law grabbed onto both it and the Walther pistol that was with it. Doesn't shoot them; they just gather dust in a cupboard and the only time they get looked at is when either I or my boys are visiting, but for some reason he would rather have them in the cupboard than have his sister's boys enjoy them. Oh well. Anyhow, I do want to find a replacement sight if possible.
Thanks
Ken

Luke · 12-04-2003, 05:25 PM

Ken -

Contact Tom Heller ("lugerdoc" on the Forum)about the sight you need. Provide him with all the specifics you can regarding the Luger type. He is usually able to help.

Luke

Edward Tinker · 12-04-2003, 11:02 PM

Ken, find something that your brother in law would really like, such as a nickled luger or a flat screen computer screen and tell him you'll trade him for the two guns.

There is something he'd rather have, it might be ??? you just have to find out what it is... Or even better, maybe something the wife wants? A new halfway expensive sewing machine, canoe or bullwhip for her husband?

<img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

Ed

Ken Lauderback · 12-04-2003, 11:37 PM

Okay; my brother-in-law says it is marked S/42 on the top of the toggle. Serial number is 9770. He couldn't find any obvious maker's name, and of course couldn't really describe the proof marks.
I hinted (AGAIN) that I would love to find something to trade him for it, but got only silence on that one.
Anyway, if that is enough info, I need to find a front sight.
Thanks
Ken

G.W. Gill · 12-05-2003, 02:39 AM

Ken, It is a Fathers war bring back. Your son or his son will eventually inherit this souvenir. I agree that you should help to replace the sight. You are going to the right place to find the
source. Lugers are great to shoot and to look at. Enjoy.

12-04-2003, 03:21 PM	#1
Ken Lauderback User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Milwaukie, OR Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	WWII Luger Hi Folks: Thanks for the help so far on my 1917 Luger. Now, on another subject: My father-in-law brought back a Luger from Germany in WWII. I don't remember specifics, and the pistol is 800 miles from me so hard to look at. I do remember it had a grip safety. Anyway, last summer my son was shooting it, (out in some sagebrush) and the front sight must have been loose because upon recoil from one shot, it flew off. They looked all over, but couldn't find it. My questions are, are there different sights? Do I need more info in order to find a replacement? And does anyone out there have an extra front sight, or know where I might find one? I don't hold out much hope of ever owning this pistol; my brother-in-law grabbed onto both it and the Walther pistol that was with it. Doesn't shoot them; they just gather dust in a cupboard and the only time they get looked at is when either I or my boys are visiting, but for some reason he would rather have them in the cupboard than have his sister's boys enjoy them. Oh well. Anyhow, I do want to find a replacement sight if possible. Thanks Ken __________________ Ken Lauderback Milwaukie, Oregon

12-04-2003, 05:25 PM	#2
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Ken - Contact Tom Heller ("lugerdoc" on the Forum)about the sight you need. Provide him with all the specifics you can regarding the Luger type. He is usually able to help. Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

12-04-2003, 11:02 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Ken, find something that your brother in law would really like, such as a nickled luger or a flat screen computer screen and tell him you'll trade him for the two guns. There is something he'd rather have, it might be ??? you just have to find out what it is... Or even better, maybe something the wife wants? A new halfway expensive sewing machine, canoe or bullwhip for her husband? <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" /> Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

12-04-2003, 11:37 PM	#4
Ken Lauderback User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Milwaukie, OR Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Okay; my brother-in-law says it is marked S/42 on the top of the toggle. Serial number is 9770. He couldn't find any obvious maker's name, and of course couldn't really describe the proof marks. I hinted (AGAIN) that I would love to find something to trade him for it, but got only silence on that one. Anyway, if that is enough info, I need to find a front sight. Thanks Ken __________________ Ken Lauderback Milwaukie, Oregon

12-05-2003, 02:39 AM	#5
G.W. Gill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 369 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ken, It is a Fathers war bring back. Your son or his son will eventually inherit this souvenir. I agree that you should help to replace the sight. You are going to the right place to find the source. Lugers are great to shoot and to look at. Enjoy.