Don Hamilton's Artillery Commercial Luger

Thor · 07-04-2004, 09:49 PM

I did the finish work on this Luger. I will let Don tell you about it. He wanted to show it to the group. A nice ensemble. The case has a brief case type handle.
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Thor · 07-04-2004, 09:52 PM

Here are some more pictures.
<a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC14.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC14.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a>
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lugerholsterrepair · 07-04-2004, 10:53 PM

Pretty sweet Ted! My congratulations on the fine work and to the owner, Don Hamilton...Jerry Burney

mauro · 07-05-2004, 09:14 AM

Very interesting set,
is this arty "Genuine Stoeger" stamped on the right side?
Let me know.
Ciao
Mauro

Thor · 07-05-2004, 09:41 AM

I found another decent picture that I didnt post earlier.
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Edward Tinker · 07-05-2004, 12:39 PM

Great rig /ensemble Don!

Ed

the gunman · 07-05-2004, 06:37 PM

Unbeleivable work . I envy the owner

Thor · 07-05-2004, 07:00 PM

Thanks guys, funny story about this Artillery. Don came to pick up the finished Luger and brought his dad with him who is a gun collector also. He liked it so much he offered Don a P.38 and another Luger and Don mumbled something I think was a respectful and polite "no thanks".
It was an interesting project to work on. I think Don might take it to our next gun show.

Don H. · 07-07-2004, 06:56 PM

Thanks guys for all the compliments. This pistole has been a project of mine for quite some time now. I bought a new barrel from Sarco and most of the other parts off Ebay, Auction Arms, Gun Broker, and a local gun shop. I then had some engraving done and TLSS did the finish and strawing for me. I had three magazines marked made in Denmark, had them nickel plated and numbered them myself. I made this Luger for my own use and hope this doesn't offend anyone. And no Stoeger isn't stamped on the right side. I haven't fired it yet but I'm going to this weekend. Thanks Don

Frank H. · 07-08-2004, 01:06 AM

An amazing project Don, thanks for sharing the story and the photos, it would be hard to guess (after Ted's work) that the gun "came from so many places".

That's a project to be proud of, let us know how she shoots!

What's the story on the nice case by the way?

Frank H. in L.A.

Don H. · 07-08-2004, 12:45 PM

Frank The case came from ebay. I will try and get the guy's name and post it here later. He has more for sale. I think he has three styles. Don

Don H. · 07-08-2004, 10:21 PM

Frank The seller of the case is gunscdf62. That is his ebay ID. You can send him a message through ebay to dee what he has. Don

Frank H. · 07-08-2004, 11:31 PM

Thanks for the scoop Don, that seller's current and past months auctions are "all" Harley parts, reminds me I should have held on to the 1947 Knucklehead rigid frame chopper I built up in high school...

I'm on Les Center's waiting list for a case, I think I'll just sit that one through, it will be worth the wait no doubt.

That's a "big smile" package you put together, let us know how she did after you blow smoke through that rig!

Frank H.

Doug G. · 07-09-2004, 12:13 AM

The case Don's gun is in is from Pacific Canvas & Leather. mailto

accananleather@verizon.netpaccananleather@verizon.net</a> They always have an add in Shotgun news, the large case sells for $79.90.

Don H. · 07-09-2004, 11:33 AM

Doug I was wondering where he was getting these. I paid $200.00 for mine. At that price I will get another one. Thanks

Thor · 07-09-2004, 11:59 AM

Frank H, Les does wonderful work and customizing the top with Laser engraving which is a very nice touch. His cases are CUSTOM so they can be designed to fit your specific needs. When he did the one for my Baby Luger (not owned by me anymore) he made a recess to accomodate the holster and had the very nice German Eagle added to the top for me. He also worked with me on the liner, I wanted something kind of unique and found a nice cobalt/royal blue velvet to line the box with that was just what I had in mind! I was extremely happy with the case.
<a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ThorBaby3.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ThorBaby3.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a>

Frank H. · 07-09-2004, 09:27 PM

Beautiful package, Ted!

Thanks for posting that -

Frank H. in L.A.

07-04-2004, 09:49 PM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Don Hamilton's Artillery Commercial Luger I did the finish work on this Luger. I will let Don tell you about it. He wanted to show it to the group. A nice ensemble. The case has a brief case type handle. <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC3.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC3.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC9.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC9.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC5.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC5.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC11.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC11.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC12.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC12.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

07-04-2004, 09:52 PM	#2
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Here are some more pictures. <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC14.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC14.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC22.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC22.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC35.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC35.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC37.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC37.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

07-04-2004, 10:53 PM	#3
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,761 Thanks: 4,863 Thanked 3,101 Times in 1,427 Posts	Pretty sweet Ted! My congratulations on the fine work and to the owner, Don Hamilton...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."

07-05-2004, 09:14 AM	#4
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	Very interesting set, is this arty "Genuine Stoeger" stamped on the right side? Let me know. Ciao Mauro __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

07-05-2004, 09:41 AM	#5
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	I found another decent picture that I didnt post earlier. <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC16.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AC16.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

07-05-2004, 12:39 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Great rig /ensemble Don! Ed __________________ 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

07-05-2004, 06:37 PM	#7
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Unbeleivable work . I envy the owner

07-05-2004, 07:00 PM	#8
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Thanks guys, funny story about this Artillery. Don came to pick up the finished Luger and brought his dad with him who is a gun collector also. He liked it so much he offered Don a P.38 and another Luger and Don mumbled something I think was a respectful and polite "no thanks". It was an interesting project to work on. I think Don might take it to our next gun show. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

07-07-2004, 06:56 PM	#9
Don H. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Albuquerque,NM. Posts: 96 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks guys for all the compliments. This pistole has been a project of mine for quite some time now. I bought a new barrel from Sarco and most of the other parts off Ebay, Auction Arms, Gun Broker, and a local gun shop. I then had some engraving done and TLSS did the finish and strawing for me. I had three magazines marked made in Denmark, had them nickel plated and numbered them myself. I made this Luger for my own use and hope this doesn't offend anyone. And no Stoeger isn't stamped on the right side. I haven't fired it yet but I'm going to this weekend. Thanks Don

07-08-2004, 01:06 AM	#10
Frank H. User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oregon, south of Portland Posts: 84 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	An amazing project Don, thanks for sharing the story and the photos, it would be hard to guess (after Ted's work) that the gun "came from so many places". That's a project to be proud of, let us know how she shoots! What's the story on the nice case by the way? Frank H. in L.A.

07-08-2004, 12:45 PM	#11
Don H. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Albuquerque,NM. Posts: 96 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Frank The case came from ebay. I will try and get the guy's name and post it here later. He has more for sale. I think he has three styles. Don

07-08-2004, 10:21 PM	#12
Don H. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Albuquerque,NM. Posts: 96 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Frank The seller of the case is gunscdf62. That is his ebay ID. You can send him a message through ebay to dee what he has. Don

07-08-2004, 11:31 PM	#13
Frank H. User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oregon, south of Portland Posts: 84 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the scoop Don, that seller's current and past months auctions are "all" Harley parts, reminds me I should have held on to the 1947 Knucklehead rigid frame chopper I built up in high school... I'm on Les Center's waiting list for a case, I think I'll just sit that one through, it will be worth the wait no doubt. That's a "big smile" package you put together, let us know how she did after you blow smoke through that rig! Frank H.

07-09-2004, 12:13 AM	#14
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	The case Don's gun is in is from Pacific Canvas & Leather. mailtoaccananleather@verizon.netpaccananleather@verizon.net</a> They always have an add in Shotgun news, the large case sells for $79.90. __________________ Suppose you were an idiot.....and suppose you were a member of Congress.....But I repeat myself" ~~ Mark Twain

07-09-2004, 11:33 AM	#15
Don H. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Albuquerque,NM. Posts: 96 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Doug I was wondering where he was getting these. I paid $200.00 for mine. At that price I will get another one. Thanks

07-09-2004, 11:59 AM	#16
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Frank H, Les does wonderful work and customizing the top with Laser engraving which is a very nice touch. His cases are CUSTOM so they can be designed to fit your specific needs. When he did the one for my Baby Luger (not owned by me anymore) he made a recess to accomodate the holster and had the very nice German Eagle added to the top for me. He also worked with me on the liner, I wanted something kind of unique and found a nice cobalt/royal blue velvet to line the box with that was just what I had in mind! I was extremely happy with the case. <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ThorBaby3.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ThorBaby3.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

07-09-2004, 09:27 PM	#17
Frank H. User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oregon, south of Portland Posts: 84 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Beautiful package, Ted! Thanks for posting that - Frank H. in L.A.