Old box of 7.65 Luger ammo

Aaron · 04-04-2011, 07:16 PM

I'm planning on buying a 1902 Luger carbine, and I came across this near mint box of 7.65 Luger ammo, which I assume is of the corrosive type, so I bought it to go on display with the carbine. The reflections in the photos are caused by the cellophane wrapping on the box. Anyway, one side panel on the box distinctly says that the cartridges are not adapted to the carbine. What gives?

nukem556 · 04-04-2011, 09:05 PM

It means that the powder charge in these cartridges are loaded for use in the Parabellum pistol.....carbine cartidges were loaded with a heavier charge to insure function with the increased mass of the forearm and barrel of the carbine. This ammo would be safe (in it's day - dont shoot it now! too valuable!) in the carbine, but might not cycle the action.

SteveM · 04-04-2011, 10:46 PM

Aaron,
I collect 30 cal Luger ammunition..if you decide to rid yourself of this I would like to have the chance of taking it off your hands.

Thanks

lugerholsterrepair · 04-04-2011, 11:23 PM

Aaron, A really fine box! I love old ammo boxes..Rarely see them in this good condition.

Jerry Burney

Aaron · 04-05-2011, 12:22 PM

Steve, I will sell the box for what I paid for it ($60), as it won't fit in with a Luger carbine. If you want it, e-mail me at neveragain18@sbcglobal.net

augustJ · 05-19-2011, 11:50 PM

Does it say the velocity on the box anywhere?

Aaron · 05-20-2011, 03:53 PM

The box is sold. However, it made no reference to velocity, and did not claim to be non-corrosive.

spartacus38 · 05-20-2011, 10:06 PM

To Steve M,
Please private email your phone number;I have some old .30 Luger ammo.
Spartacus38@charter.net
Bob

04-04-2011, 07:16 PM	#1
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Old box of 7.65 Luger ammo I'm planning on buying a 1902 Luger carbine, and I came across this near mint box of 7.65 Luger ammo, which I assume is of the corrosive type, so I bought it to go on display with the carbine. The reflections in the photos are caused by the cellophane wrapping on the box. Anyway, one side panel on the box distinctly says that the cartridges are not adapted to the carbine. What gives? Attached Thumbnails

04-04-2011, 11:23 PM	#4
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,761 Thanks: 4,857 Thanked 3,101 Times in 1,427 Posts	Aaron, A really fine box! I love old ammo boxes..Rarely see them in this good condition. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

04-04-2011, 09:05 PM	#2
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	It means that the powder charge in these cartridges are loaded for use in the Parabellum pistol.....carbine cartidges were loaded with a heavier charge to insure function with the increased mass of the forearm and barrel of the carbine. This ammo would be safe (in it's day - dont shoot it now! too valuable!) in the carbine, but might not cycle the action.

04-04-2011, 10:46 PM	#3
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	Aaron, I collect 30 cal Luger ammunition..if you decide to rid yourself of this I would like to have the chance of taking it off your hands. Thanks

04-05-2011, 12:22 PM	#5
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Steve, I will sell the box for what I paid for it ($60), as it won't fit in with a Luger carbine. If you want it, e-mail me at neveragain18@sbcglobal.net

05-19-2011, 11:50 PM	#6
augustJ Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: Winterhaven Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Does it say the velocity on the box anywhere?

05-20-2011, 03:53 PM	#7
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	The box is sold. However, it made no reference to velocity, and did not claim to be non-corrosive.

05-20-2011, 10:06 PM	#8
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	To Steve M, Please private email your phone number;I have some old .30 Luger ammo. Spartacus38@charter.net Bob