inherited luger (information needed)

leebs · 09-20-2013, 01:06 AM

i just got a new luger and was wondering what would be the best ammo to buy and any other history about it. thank you for any help

derek

rhuff · 09-20-2013, 03:18 PM

If you do indeed plan to shoot this Luger, you should first field strip it...be VERY careful removing the left grip, and give it a good cleaning and inspection, then a good lube to the parts that slide over other parts.

As to ammo, stay away from +P,+P+, and NATO 9mm ammo. Most folks have good results with Winchester White box or PMC 115gr FMJ.

While you have it apart for cleaning and lube, you can check the numbers on many of the internal parts.

Tony Min · 09-20-2013, 06:19 PM

1. Find the key
2. Take off the lock
Then you can shoot.
I lost the key to one of those once and had to drill it out. Took about 45 seconds....

leebs · 09-21-2013, 01:36 AM

thank you so much for the information

Edward Tinker · 09-21-2013, 08:54 AM

It is very hard to tell from the pictures on condition or much else.

If all matching - not including magazine, it is worth around $900-$1100 in what the condition looks like to me. But take clear pictures in subdued sunlight - near a window, in light shade, cloudy day and you will be amazed at the results.

Check all the small parts, they should all be numbered the last two of the DWM - what year is it?

welcome to the forum!

Tony Min · 09-21-2013, 10:01 PM

It looks maybe like a 1916 like mine, hard to tell.
I just bought mine for $1,000 shipped with non matching mag and repro grips. Yours looks a tad rougher but with authentic grips should be about the same.

Curly1 · 09-22-2013, 10:16 AM

Wincester White box is a good choice to start out with.

Stay away from Remington as they are a little bit shorter and tend to cause feeding problems.

Sergio Natali · 09-22-2013, 01:12 PM

I agree completely with Richard (rhuff), I would add that If by any chance your gun has got all matching numbers would be a pity to use it as a "shooter", moreover if I've seen properly it was made in 1911 so it's not really brand new, be a bit careful, sometimes also in this field, a bit of common sense it's all that matters.

Tony Min · 09-22-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by luger.parabellum

I agree completely with Richard (rhuff), I would add that If by any chance your gun has got all matching numbers would be a pity to use it as a "shooter", moreover if I've seen properly it was made in 1911 so it's not really brand new, be a bit careful, sometimes also in this field, a bit of common sense it's all that matters.

You are right, it's a 1911

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,928 Thanks: 2,028 Thanked 4,525 Times in 2,090 Posts	It is very hard to tell from the pictures on condition or much else. If all matching - not including magazine, it is worth around $900-$1100 in what the condition looks like to me. But take clear pictures in subdued sunlight - near a window, in light shade, cloudy day and you will be amazed at the results. Check all the small parts, they should all be numbered the last two of the DWM - what year is it? welcome to the forum! __________________ 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

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Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 116 Thanked 708 Times in 369 Posts	Wincester White box is a good choice to start out with. Stay away from Remington as they are a little bit shorter and tend to cause feeding problems. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

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Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	I agree completely with Richard (rhuff), I would add that If by any chance your gun has got all matching numbers would be a pity to use it as a "shooter", moreover if I've seen properly it was made in 1911 so it's not really brand new, be a bit careful, sometimes also in this field, a bit of common sense it's all that matters. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

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rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,289 Thanks: 2,704 Thanked 971 Times in 716 Posts	If you do indeed plan to shoot this Luger, you should first field strip it...be VERY careful removing the left grip, and give it a good cleaning and inspection, then a good lube to the parts that slide over other parts. As to ammo, stay away from +P,+P+, and NATO 9mm ammo. Most folks have good results with Winchester White box or PMC 115gr FMJ. While you have it apart for cleaning and lube, you can check the numbers on many of the internal parts.

09-20-2013, 06:19 PM	#3
Tony Min User Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 14 Posts	1. Find the key 2. Take off the lock Then you can shoot. I lost the key to one of those once and had to drill it out. Took about 45 seconds....

09-21-2013, 01:36 AM	#4
leebs New User Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thank you so much for the information

09-21-2013, 10:01 PM	#6
Tony Min User Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 14 Posts	It looks maybe like a 1916 like mine, hard to tell. I just bought mine for $1,000 shipped with non matching mag and repro grips. Yours looks a tad rougher but with authentic grips should be about the same.