Almost as Cool as a Luger

David Jackson · 05-05-2001, 01:23 PM

I enjoyed the thread on C96 Mausers. Did anyone but me notice in the American Rifleman for last April that the tech editor's favorite gun is a C96 and that he says "... neither is it much of collector's item ..."

I know this is not a Broomhandle forum but those are classic German handguns too.

Dok · 05-05-2001, 02:14 PM

Yes they are David, way cool... Someday I'll get me one, they're just so fiddly to load, (says the man who loves Black Powder). I wanna have a shooter (of course) plan on collecting one of each of all the great historical weapons. Probably a P.38 is nextt on my list. But I'll enlist Kyrie's help when I decide to go the C96 route, there's some real trash out there.

Frank · 05-05-2001, 03:04 PM

There are some really nice German Pistols out there. Walther PP and PPK, Mauser 1934 and HSc, Sauer Behorden and 38H. This doesn't include the Fabrique National 7.65 and 9mm. All a fine bunch. Of course the big three of Luger, P38 and Brooms. What a selection. I'm sure I even missed a few, but I'm sure I'll hear about it too!!! I didn't forget the Radom, Star, Llama, etc

DAVID · 05-05-2001, 03:48 PM

Dok · 05-05-2001, 04:18 PM

In Order of aquisition (I think)

Walther PPK

Walther P.38 (Maybe I kin talk Hugh into some grips)

DWM Navy 9mm (I'll let Ted Rust Blue that one like GT's)

Mauser C96

I think that'll do it... oh maybe a Thompson submachine gun

Kyrie · 05-05-2001, 05:50 PM

As I suspect you already know, I quite agree

Here is a site you may enjoy:

http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/utah/894/red9.htm

Photos of an Imperial "Red Nine" C96

Dok · 05-05-2001, 06:48 PM

I did enjoy!!! Made my mouth water even...

Kyrie · 05-05-2001, 06:50 PM

Dok · 05-05-2001, 07:49 PM

05-05-2001, 08:03 PM

David, Dok et al, If you all are really looking for nice collector grade brooms, I'll add one to the classified next week, that I picked up today along with a nice 1918 DWM PO8 from a vet at a local show.

Dok · 05-05-2001, 08:08 PM

anything is wasted on me... cuz I wanna shoot that little puppy, a lot!!! But when I finally get around to buying one, I'm gonna call on you folks to help me find a GREAT shooter.

David Jackson · 05-05-2001, 11:29 PM

Hi Tom;

I will look forward to seeing it; other collecting activities have diminished my bank account severely lately; wanna trade for a Cowboy gun?

David Jackson · 05-06-2001, 12:03 AM

Hi Kyrie;

Thanks for the link and I like the photos and printed your article. Perhaps you remeber the C96 I wrote you about.

05-05-2001, 01:23 PM	#1
David Jackson User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Magalia, California Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Almost as Cool as a Luger I enjoyed the thread on C96 Mausers. Did anyone but me notice in the American Rifleman for last April that the tech editor's favorite gun is a C96 and that he says "... neither is it much of collector's item ..." I know this is not a Broomhandle forum but those are classic German handguns too.

05-05-2001, 02:14 PM	#2
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: OT - Almost as Cool as a Luger Yes they are David, way cool... Someday I'll get me one, they're just so fiddly to load, (says the man who loves Black Powder). I wanna have a shooter (of course) plan on collecting one of each of all the great historical weapons. Probably a P.38 is nextt on my list. But I'll enlist Kyrie's help when I decide to go the C96 route, there's some real trash out there.

05-05-2001, 03:04 PM	#3
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Re: OT - Almost as Cool as a Luger There are some really nice German Pistols out there. Walther PP and PPK, Mauser 1934 and HSc, Sauer Behorden and 38H. This doesn't include the Fabrique National 7.65 and 9mm. All a fine bunch. Of course the big three of Luger, P38 and Brooms. What a selection. I'm sure I even missed a few, but I'm sure I'll hear about it too!!! I didn't forget the Radom, Star, Llama, etc

05-05-2001, 03:48 PM	#4
DAVID User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Debary, FL. Posts: 129 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: OT - Mentz Special ? (EOM)

05-05-2001, 04:18 PM	#5
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: OT - The Dok's wish list... In Order of aquisition (I think) Walther PPK Walther P.38 (Maybe I kin talk Hugh into some grips) DWM Navy 9mm (I'll let Ted Rust Blue that one like GT's) Mauser C96 I think that'll do it... oh maybe a Thompson submachine gun

05-05-2001, 05:50 PM	#6
Kyrie User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 757 Thanks: 0 Thanked 212 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Almost as Cool as a Luger As I suspect you already know, I quite agree Here is a site you may enjoy: http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/utah/894/red9.htm Photos of an Imperial "Red Nine" C96

05-05-2001, 06:48 PM	#7
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	You're absolutely right... I did enjoy!!! Made my mouth water even...

05-05-2001, 06:50 PM	#8
Kyrie User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 757 Thanks: 0 Thanked 212 Times in 101 Posts	He's hooked, gaff him aboard (EOM)

05-05-2001, 07:49 PM	#9
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	It's that obvious... (EOM)

05-05-2001, 08:03 PM	#10
tom heller Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Almost as Cool as a Luger David, Dok et al, If you all are really looking for nice collector grade brooms, I'll add one to the classified next week, that I picked up today along with a nice 1918 DWM PO8 from a vet at a local show.

05-05-2001, 08:08 PM	#11
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Tom... yanno, a collector grade... anything is wasted on me... cuz I wanna shoot that little puppy, a lot!!! But when I finally get around to buying one, I'm gonna call on you folks to help me find a GREAT shooter.

05-05-2001, 11:29 PM	#12
David Jackson User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Magalia, California Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tom... yanno, a collector grade... Hi Tom; I will look forward to seeing it; other collecting activities have diminished my bank account severely lately; wanna trade for a Cowboy gun?

05-06-2001, 12:03 AM	#13
David Jackson User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Magalia, California Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Almost as Cool as a Luger Hi Kyrie; Thanks for the link and I like the photos and printed your article. Perhaps you remeber the C96 I wrote you about.