New Baby Artillery - Page 2

Rick W. · 01-21-2018, 01:05 PM

Many thanks for the pictures, most enjoyable they were. Art has been very generous to the Luger community.

Some years ago Art was kind enough to visit with me about Lugers. He shared his wrench and vise designs with me; was a great help for me to get started in changing out barrels on the Luger correctly.

He mentioned how he cut the section out of the grip for a baby build, very innovative and using what you got......very well. The jig setup is the ticket for fine results.

We have never met, twas good to see him in the picture. Sure is a pretty place he has, a lucky guy I think.

Art is a craftsman to be sure.

Art knows how.

Rick W.

rhuff · 01-21-2018, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by milesc2

Went to the range today and fired 100 rounds of WWB through the baby.
50 with the artillery top end and 50 through a P08 4 inch cannon.
No issues whatsoever!

I don’t know if this means the 3 inch will work fine, but it’s a good sign I believe.

Sounds to me like you are on a roll!!!

milesc2 · 02-05-2018, 02:18 PM

Art was kind enough to send me an "in progress' photo of the 3 inch 9mm American Eagle upper he is building me.

He did note that the barrel was not screwed in all the way for the photo if you are wondering.

Thought I would share it with you all.

Seeing a master gunsmith at work is always a treat for me. I would love to have 1/5 of the skill someday.

milesc2 · 03-22-2018, 07:20 PM

I got the 3 inch cannon assembly back from Art today.

He did an amazing job on it, especially considering how pitted the donor gun was.

I can't get over how cool this thing looks, thanks Art!

DonVoigt · 03-22-2018, 07:39 PM

nice set

Rick W. · 03-23-2018, 07:39 AM

very nice....kinda reminds me a little of the Bulgarian 7 shot.

milesc2 · 03-23-2018, 08:54 AM

After switching the sear bar (and related springs) from the 1906 to 1908 style I have found that I can now use just one side plate for both uppers.

Pretty happy about that because the original side plate for the artillery is in slightly better shape and it’s one less thing to drop at the range.

02-05-2018, 02:18 PM	#23
milesc2 User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Kansas City Posts: 214 Thanks: 324 Thanked 249 Times in 66 Posts	Art was kind enough to send me an "in progress' photo of the 3 inch 9mm American Eagle upper he is building me. He did note that the barrel was not screwed in all the way for the photo if you are wondering. Thought I would share it with you all. Seeing a master gunsmith at work is always a treat for me. I would love to have 1/5 of the skill someday. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by milesc2; 02-05-2018 at 03:07 PM.

03-22-2018, 07:20 PM	#24
milesc2 User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Kansas City Posts: 214 Thanks: 324 Thanked 249 Times in 66 Posts	I got the 3 inch cannon assembly back from Art today. He did an amazing job on it, especially considering how pitted the donor gun was. I can't get over how cool this thing looks, thanks Art! Attached Thumbnails

03-22-2018, 07:39 PM	#25
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	nice set __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

03-23-2018, 08:54 AM	#27
milesc2 User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Kansas City Posts: 214 Thanks: 324 Thanked 249 Times in 66 Posts	After switching the sear bar (and related springs) from the 1906 to 1908 style I have found that I can now use just one side plate for both uppers. Pretty happy about that because the original side plate for the artillery is in slightly better shape and it’s one less thing to drop at the range. Attached Thumbnails

01-21-2018, 01:05 PM	#21
Rick W. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 339 Thanks: 81 Thanked 359 Times in 198 Posts	Many thanks for the pictures, most enjoyable they were. Art has been very generous to the Luger community. Some years ago Art was kind enough to visit with me about Lugers. He shared his wrench and vise designs with me; was a great help for me to get started in changing out barrels on the Luger correctly. He mentioned how he cut the section out of the grip for a baby build, very innovative and using what you got......very well. The jig setup is the ticket for fine results. We have never met, twas good to see him in the picture. Sure is a pretty place he has, a lucky guy I think. Art is a craftsman to be sure. Art knows how. Rick W.

03-23-2018, 07:39 AM	#26
Rick W. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 339 Thanks: 81 Thanked 359 Times in 198 Posts	very nice....kinda reminds me a little of the Bulgarian 7 shot.