My first Luger. A 1936 from Simpsons.

mahd776 · 03-26-2015, 11:48 AM

Purchased this a couple months ago from Simpson Ltd. I know I paid top money but knowing little about the Luger just went to there shop and they helped me pick one out. Was rated at 80% finish and 70% straw and all numbers matching. Got some pitting and finish wear but I like the fact that it looks like it has been there and done it. I put a set of grips on it for shooting and purchased a L block mag for it. Also a aftermarket mag for shooting. Sent it to Luger Doc to have checked out. He fixed a horrible trigger pull and checked it over and declared it healthy. Took it to the range and fired 15 rounds through it. Shoots great and is very accurate. Really like the Luger and already looking for another! What you all think?

ithacaartist · 03-26-2015, 01:53 PM

Nice gun, should make a fine shooter!

Arizona Slim · 03-26-2015, 02:39 PM

Agree wholeheartedly with ithacaartist, looks like a very nice shooter and I might add that the grips you added help dress it up quite nicely.

Lon

Sergio Natali · 03-26-2015, 02:53 PM

Congratulations on your Luger and on those beautiful grips.

Shoot safe!

Sergio

mrerick · 03-26-2015, 03:16 PM

Very nice!

I think that these matched Mauser Lugers with finish conditions make the best shooters. I have a 1937 with some pitting that I use for shooting regularly.

One warning... the addiction is powerful, and this site consists of enablers!

Marc

K.Wilhelm · 03-26-2015, 07:00 PM

Looks good. Mauser Lugers are my favorites! Bill

hayhugh · 03-27-2015, 04:44 AM

Where did you purchase the grips? Was there much fitting required? Price? Thank you, Hugh

mahd776 · 03-27-2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hayhugh

Where did you purchase the grips? Was there much fitting required? Price? Thank you, Hugh

Hugh I purchased the grips from Simpson Ltd where I purchased the Luger. They are made in Germany. Did not want to chance damaging the original grips when shooting. Did have to do some fitting here and there but took it slow and used a fine file to relief and fit. Made a couple passes with the file and test fitted. No way am I a wood worker but was not difficult. Spots I removed wood I touched up with a touch of boiled linseed oil. Cost was $100.00. They have them on there website.

4 Scale · 03-29-2015, 03:01 PM

I think your gun has a near-perfect combination of matching parts/finish for a Mauser shooter. The finish is not bad, and the grips really make it a head-turner. I agree the wear on the finish adds character. A really nice Luger for shooting, have fun with it.

03-26-2015, 11:48 AM	#1
mahd776 User Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 29 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	My first Luger. A 1936 from Simpsons. Purchased this a couple months ago from Simpson Ltd. I know I paid top money but knowing little about the Luger just went to there shop and they helped me pick one out. Was rated at 80% finish and 70% straw and all numbers matching. Got some pitting and finish wear but I like the fact that it looks like it has been there and done it. I put a set of grips on it for shooting and purchased a L block mag for it. Also a aftermarket mag for shooting. Sent it to Luger Doc to have checked out. He fixed a horrible trigger pull and checked it over and declared it healthy. Took it to the range and fired 15 rounds through it. Shoots great and is very accurate. Really like the Luger and already looking for another! What you all think? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by mahd776; 03-26-2015 at 12:50 PM.

03-26-2015, 01:53 PM	#2
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,283 Thanks: 7,007 Thanked 2,476 Times in 1,319 Posts	Nice gun, should make a fine shooter! __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

03-26-2015, 02:53 PM	#4
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	Congratulations on your Luger and on those beautiful grips. Shoot safe! Sergio __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

03-26-2015, 03:16 PM	#5
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	Very nice! I think that these matched Mauser Lugers with finish conditions make the best shooters. I have a 1937 with some pitting that I use for shooting regularly. One warning... the addiction is powerful, and this site consists of enablers! Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

03-26-2015, 07:00 PM	#6
K.Wilhelm User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Central Colorado Posts: 215 Thanks: 45 Thanked 109 Times in 66 Posts	Looks good. Mauser Lugers are my favorites! Bill __________________ NRA Endowment Life member Proud veteran of the Naval Security Group

03-26-2015, 02:39 PM	#3
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	Agree wholeheartedly with ithacaartist, looks like a very nice shooter and I might add that the grips you added help dress it up quite nicely. Lon

03-27-2015, 04:44 AM	#7
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 882 Thanks: 848 Thanked 507 Times in 270 Posts	Where did you purchase the grips? Was there much fitting required? Price? Thank you, Hugh

03-29-2015, 03:01 PM	#9
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 489 Times in 251 Posts	I think your gun has a near-perfect combination of matching parts/finish for a Mauser shooter. The finish is not bad, and the grips really make it a head-turner. I agree the wear on the finish adds character. A really nice Luger for shooting, have fun with it.