Letter from Mike Reese

Mike B · 04-23-2017, 02:54 AM

For those of you who may not know who Michael Reese was or is, he was one of the first Luger collector to endeavor to uncover the mysteries of the American Eagle Luger test series. He lived in New Orleans Louisiana not very far from my home. Having developed an interest in Lugers, we meet on several occasions to discuss his studies and work into uncovering the mysteries of the test eagles. I visited his home on several occasions. The year was approximately 1968. I was only 14 years old at the time but my interest in Lugers had began to develop mostly by watching "COMBAT". I was too young to drive but I had a friend who was 17 and believe it or not my Father, who owned a Chevrolet dealership allowed us to drive to New Orleans. I am attaching copies one of the many letters I received from Mike. I just happen to find it tonight while going through some old paper work. I hope you enjoy.
Mike

Edward Tinker · 04-23-2017, 03:18 AM

Very cool, what a great mentor!

SteveM · 04-23-2017, 06:57 AM

He had a column in Guns and Ammo in the 70's. I always looked forward to those each month, would ride my bike down to Skillerns Drug Store to get a copy.

mrerick · 04-23-2017, 09:18 AM

Mike, that's a wonderful find in your archives!

It really reflects the spirit of Luger collectors, "always glad to help you"...

And now, we carry it forward...

Lugerdoc · 04-23-2017, 09:23 AM

Mike, I was nice to hear of your interaction with Mike Reese while in NO, then selling his pattened hot sauce. I knew him when he was living in the SF Bay area and working on his definative book "Model 1900 Luger (US test trials)" and purchased his remaining stock of those when he moved to NO. Also the G&A articles were put together in a single volume call "Luger Tips" which still contain some info not seen in later books. TH

Mike B · 04-23-2017, 05:31 PM

Greetings and apologies as well. I guess writing at 3:00 AM has some dire results. Since I was born in 1945 I could not have been 14 years old in 1968. I think what happen was I was confused by another visit to Mike much earlier than the one mentioned above. He accompanied me to Royal Arms on Royal street in the French Quarter in New Orleans in search of a barrel bushing for a colt .32 auto which by the way they had one. I was actually 22 years old when the above mentioned visit to Mike occurred. Again my apologies,
Mike

G.T. · 04-23-2017, 07:22 PM

Hi Mike, I like fourteen better anyway!

... my brains didn't start forming up till after that anyway! Great story, I love the nostalgia and memories.... best to all, til...lat'r....GT

John Sabato · 04-24-2017, 11:35 AM

Great Story and Great souvenir Mike... the age mistake is just a sign of the times for old timers like us...

I fondly remember watching the COMBAT! series with my brother and my Dad... Dad always pointing out the tactical mistakes made on the show... He also said the Germans were not as stupid as the show made it seem...

cirelaw · 04-25-2017, 09:49 AM

One of my all time favorite~~ https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...rds=luger+tips

sheepherder · 04-25-2017, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cirelaw

One of my all time favorite~~

Thank You!

sheepherder · 04-29-2017, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cirelaw

One of my all time favorite~~ https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...rds=luger+tips

Eric -

I just got my *new* copy of Michael Reese's Luger Tips (thanks to your post!

) and the first thing I noticed was your Luger carbine on the cover!

I can tell it is yours because of the two rear sights - toggle and barrel!

This was originally printed in 1976. Michael Reese credits Ralph Shattuck with many of the pictures - Did you buy this carbine from Ralph right after the book was printed???

cirelaw · 04-29-2017, 01:10 PM

I have no idea where Mike got his lugers on the cover! Do you know where I can purchase a new release! Eric

cirelaw · 04-29-2017, 01:15 PM

I found his book on Amazon under $20~ https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=all

Lugerdoc · 04-29-2017, 01:20 PM

Eric, I have a like new spare copy of "Luger Tip" @$35 + $5 S&H if interested. TH

cirelaw · 04-29-2017, 01:22 PM

I just noticed it might be mine! The 1920 used parts of the left over Imperial pieces to complete sellable commercial Weimer later parts and pieces! http://landofborchardt.com/lugerads.html

sheepherder · 04-29-2017, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cirelaw

I have no idea where Mike got his lugers on the cover! Do you know where I can purchase a new release! Eric

Mine *is* new - I got it from your post above mine!!! There were like 6 available...

Here's the Amazon listing (artisan_ideas was my choice) -

cirelaw · 04-29-2017, 04:26 PM

If you are a member, shipping is free! Debby is her favorite addiction!!

cirelaw · 04-30-2017, 04:01 PM

Pretty~http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/...us-lugers.html

Ron Wood · 04-30-2017, 08:04 PM

Those are my guns on the S&W forum Eric. But I am not sure the link is appropriate for this discussion on Mike Reese.
Ron

cirelaw · 04-30-2017, 09:08 PM

Ron, You deserve only the finest~~~~Eric

04-23-2017, 02:54 AM	#1
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	Letter from Mike Reese For those of you who may not know who Michael Reese was or is, he was one of the first Luger collector to endeavor to uncover the mysteries of the American Eagle Luger test series. He lived in New Orleans Louisiana not very far from my home. Having developed an interest in Lugers, we meet on several occasions to discuss his studies and work into uncovering the mysteries of the test eagles. I visited his home on several occasions. The year was approximately 1968. I was only 14 years old at the time but my interest in Lugers had began to develop mostly by watching "COMBAT". I was too young to drive but I had a friend who was 17 and believe it or not my Father, who owned a Chevrolet dealership allowed us to drive to New Orleans. I am attaching copies one of the many letters I received from Mike. I just happen to find it tonight while going through some old paper work. I hope you enjoy. Mike Attached Thumbnails

04-23-2017, 09:18 AM	#4
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,370 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Mike, that's a wonderful find in your archives! It really reflects the spirit of Luger collectors, "always glad to help you"... And now, we carry it forward... __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

04-23-2017, 09:23 AM	#5
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	Mike, I was nice to hear of your interaction with Mike Reese while in NO, then selling his pattened hot sauce. I knew him when he was living in the SF Bay area and working on his definative book "Model 1900 Luger (US test trials)" and purchased his remaining stock of those when he moved to NO. Also the G&A articles were put together in a single volume call "Luger Tips" which still contain some info not seen in later books. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

04-23-2017, 07:22 PM	#7
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,485 Thanks: 1,283 Thanked 3,581 Times in 989 Posts	No problem! Hi Mike, I like fourteen better anyway! ... my brains didn't start forming up till after that anyway! Great story, I love the nostalgia and memories.... best to all, til...lat'r....GT

04-24-2017, 11:35 AM	#8
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	Great Story and Great souvenir Mike... the age mistake is just a sign of the times for old timers like us... I fondly remember watching the COMBAT! series with my brother and my Dad... Dad always pointing out the tactical mistakes made on the show... He also said the Germans were not as stupid as the show made it seem... __________________ 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..."*

04-23-2017, 03:18 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Very cool, what a great mentor!

04-23-2017, 06:57 AM	#3
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	He had a column in Guns and Ammo in the 70's. I always looked forward to those each month, would ride my bike down to Skillerns Drug Store to get a copy.

04-23-2017, 05:31 PM	#6
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	Greetings and apologies as well. I guess writing at 3:00 AM has some dire results. Since I was born in 1945 I could not have been 14 years old in 1968. I think what happen was I was confused by another visit to Mike much earlier than the one mentioned above. He accompanied me to Royal Arms on Royal street in the French Quarter in New Orleans in search of a barrel bushing for a colt .32 auto which by the way they had one. I was actually 22 years old when the above mentioned visit to Mike occurred. Again my apologies, Mike

04-25-2017, 09:49 AM	#9
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	One of my all time favorite~~ https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...rds=luger+tips Attached Thumbnails

04-29-2017, 01:10 PM	#12
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	I have no idea where Mike got his lugers on the cover! Do you know where I can purchase a new release! Eric

04-29-2017, 01:15 PM	#13
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	I found his book on Amazon under $20~ https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=all

04-29-2017, 01:20 PM	#14
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	Eric, I have a like new spare copy of "Luger Tip" @$35 + $5 S&H if interested. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

04-29-2017, 01:22 PM	#15
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	I just noticed it might be mine! The 1920 used parts of the left over Imperial pieces to complete sellable commercial Weimer later parts and pieces! http://landofborchardt.com/lugerads.html Attached Thumbnails

04-29-2017, 04:26 PM	#17
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	If you are a member, shipping is free! Debby is her favorite addiction!!

04-30-2017, 04:01 PM	#18
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Pretty~http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/...us-lugers.html Attached Thumbnails

04-30-2017, 08:04 PM	#19
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,986 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,088 Times in 1,674 Posts	Those are my guns on the S&W forum Eric. But I am not sure the link is appropriate for this discussion on Mike Reese. Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

04-30-2017, 09:08 PM	#20
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Ron, You deserve only the finest~~~~Eric