Stoger

Carl · 06-12-2007, 08:44 PM

Looked at a post war Luger today. Marked "Stoger American Eagle" on the right side and a serial number. No other marks or numbers. Looks like they took a Luger buffed all markings off then plated it. The wooden base magazine is also marked Stoger. What is it and how much is it worth as a shooter?
Carl

Edward Tinker · 06-12-2007, 09:21 PM

Carl, lets see if I can remember this right;

Stoegers were made out of stainless steel, then the same gun was made by Orimar and then by Aimco or something to that effect (Mitchell is another one of the names).

They have a poor record as "shooters", as they jam frequently. That said, I have never owned one, and this is 2nd or 3rd hand information.

Ed

Edward Tinker · 06-13-2007, 09:22 PM

Tac and Rick, thanks for setting the record straight, my apoligies for mixing the apples into oranges.

Ed

Carl · 06-13-2007, 09:53 PM

Thanks Ed, Tac, Rick W.

I made an offer at that low end. If accepted I'll probably just keep it as a curio.

Carl

06-12-2007, 08:44 PM	#1
Carl User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Central PA Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Stoger Looked at a post war Luger today. Marked "Stoger American Eagle" on the right side and a serial number. No other marks or numbers. Looks like they took a Luger buffed all markings off then plated it. The wooden base magazine is also marked Stoger. What is it and how much is it worth as a shooter? Carl

06-13-2007, 09:22 PM	#3
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06-12-2007, 09:21 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Carl, lets see if I can remember this right; Stoegers were made out of stainless steel, then the same gun was made by Orimar and then by Aimco or something to that effect (Mitchell is another one of the names). They have a poor record as "shooters", as they jam frequently. That said, I have never owned one, and this is 2nd or 3rd hand information. Ed

06-13-2007, 09:53 PM	#4
Carl User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Central PA Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks Ed, Tac, Rick W. I made an offer at that low end. If accepted I'll probably just keep it as a curio. Carl