inherited luger

indianhead74 · 08-14-2011, 05:26 PM

When My father passed away last year I inherited his luger. My dad was an Air Force veteran who flew as a radio man in Alaska aboard SA-16 Flying boats. This was in 1951-53. My father was proficient with his .45 but wanted a more precise gun for his Arctic survival kit. My Grandfather gave this Luger to my father for Christmas 1952 as a surprise gift. My father always said that this was the most fantastic gift he ever received. It has flown over the Arctic Circle and into Soviet Russia. Thanks, Indy

Edward Tinker · 08-14-2011, 05:34 PM

I can't read the date on it, but it is a DWM that eventually ended up in police usage (sear safety and it has a police holster.

What markings are on the gun, sn, unit marking if any, date, marking on the holster, marking on the tool, etc.

Welcome!

Ed

Edward Tinker · 08-14-2011, 05:40 PM

sent you a private message with my email and requesting that this be included in vol III

Doubs · 08-14-2011, 05:51 PM

I read the date as 1921... a rather rare date I believe.

You have inherited a wonderful heirloom with a special family connection. Congratulations and thanks for sharing the story.

hgreer2 · 08-14-2011, 07:15 PM

Grats, a great story and a great gun to keep in the family.

Harry

Jack Lawman · 08-16-2011, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

What markings are on the gun, sn, unit marking if any, date, marking on the holster, marking on the tool, etc.

Ed

Is the date on the chamber 1920 or 1921? If you could post pictures like the first post in this thread:

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=26457

... you would get a lot more detailed info on your luger.

indianhead74 · 08-16-2011, 06:28 PM

Thanks folks, I will try and post more pictures of my inherited Luger. It is dated 1921. Just as an aside, Whenever my father and I would go hunting or just plinking around he always left the Luger at home. He always claimed the ammunition was just to expensive . Years later I realized how important this gun was to him. He was 22 when he received it and almost 80 when he passed it to me shortly before his death. Sometimes sons have to be seasoned by a few years to appreciate their father's experiences. I believe my son will do the same, Indy

08-14-2011, 05:26 PM	#1
indianhead74 New User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	inherited luger When My father passed away last year I inherited his luger. My dad was an Air Force veteran who flew as a radio man in Alaska aboard SA-16 Flying boats. This was in 1951-53. My father was proficient with his .45 but wanted a more precise gun for his Arctic survival kit. My Grandfather gave this Luger to my father for Christmas 1952 as a surprise gift. My father always said that this was the most fantastic gift he ever received. It has flown over the Arctic Circle and into Soviet Russia. Thanks, Indy Attached Thumbnails

08-14-2011, 05:34 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	I can't read the date on it, but it is a DWM that eventually ended up in police usage (sear safety and it has a police holster. What markings are on the gun, sn, unit marking if any, date, marking on the holster, marking on the tool, etc. Welcome! 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

08-14-2011, 05:40 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	sent you a private message with my email and requesting that this be included in vol III

08-14-2011, 05:51 PM	#4
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,736 Thanks: 819 Thanked 1,769 Times in 586 Posts	I read the date as 1921... a rather rare date I believe. You have inherited a wonderful heirloom with a special family connection. Congratulations and thanks for sharing the story.

08-14-2011, 07:15 PM	#5
hgreer2 Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 309 Thanks: 1 Thanked 29 Times in 20 Posts	Grats, a great story and a great gun to keep in the family. Harry

08-16-2011, 06:28 PM	#7
indianhead74 New User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks folks, I will try and post more pictures of my inherited Luger. It is dated 1921. Just as an aside, Whenever my father and I would go hunting or just plinking around he always left the Luger at home. He always claimed the ammunition was just to expensive . Years later I realized how important this gun was to him. He was 22 when he received it and almost 80 when he passed it to me shortly before his death. Sometimes sons have to be seasoned by a few years to appreciate their father's experiences. I believe my son will do the same, Indy