Favorite Luger Variation

Thor · 12-16-2002, 08:02 PM

There are rarer variations, and I really love those Navies and Krieghoffs, Carbines, Early DWMS but I think my favorite SINGLE variation is the K Date Mauser. How about you?

"....now don't that make your Yaller boots Blue?????"

Russ · 12-16-2002, 09:17 PM

In my opinion, you can't beat the carbine!!!!!!!!!

Russ <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

Brandon · 12-16-2002, 09:58 PM

I like Imperial Erfurts,.. (Thanks for "converting" me Ron!,... [img]biggrin.gif[/img] )

Brandon

ToggleTop · 12-16-2002, 10:14 PM

Oh, there are so many favorites. Each one has it's own reason!

Hugh · 12-16-2002, 10:21 PM

<img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" /> Police........ <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" />

Thor · 12-17-2002, 12:35 PM

Russ, I am talking to a gentleman about restoring a 1902 Luger Carbine. I am pretty excited about it! I dont know too much yet, but we are in the initial stages of discussions. I am restoring a 1902 American Eagle for one of the forum regulars and I finished a 1900 Commercial for Hugh (along with a 1937 S/42) That Hugh has lots of my Lugers(but I have used lots of his grip work, I guess that is a pretty good arrangement......the man is a genius with Lugers)

Russ · 12-17-2002, 03:08 PM

Ted
I looked at a carbine a year ago that looked like it fell off of BillyBobs trackter and got ran over. I tride to buy it but the guy still wanted 7500.00 for it. it was a 1000.00 gun. But i did get a Simpson With a matching mag from him.

If you get a chance to do this carbine we all want pics>

Watch the front swivle!! Dont tighten it down to hard. You might crack the forarm.

Russ

Vlim · 12-17-2002, 04:00 PM

Hi,

The Model 1911 Dutch Luger, of course....
The KOL variety first, but the vickers comes second, closely followed by the 1911 - 1913 first series.

Glad I have all versions in one gun [img]smile.gif[/img]

Gerben

Navy · 12-17-2002, 04:27 PM

Naturlich, der Marinepistolen 04.
Tom A. <img src="graemlins/drink.gif" border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" />

Big Norm · 12-17-2002, 04:33 PM

For chamber markings, the Swiss and the Persians are cool. I started my collections with artilleries but then I picked up a navy and it was the end of the discussion. I like the navy model 1914 the best.
Big Norm

Jimbo · 12-17-2002, 08:14 PM

I said Krieghoff but changed my mind (see below.) Still REALLY LIKE Krieg's though!!!

Jimbo · 12-17-2002, 08:20 PM

I was going to say Krieghoff, as I love this variation -- the look and quality. But no...

My favorite variation is the War-era Mauser of all flavors. The ones that the GI's brought home as souveigners after kicking some Nazi butt! They are the relics I cherish most because of their history. The plain-janes that the German soldiers humped through the mud and tundra and hedgerows in defense of their country.

My favorite of all is the G-date Mauser. I don't know why? It just is!

Frank · 12-17-2002, 08:26 PM

My favorite is the 9mm, although I also think the .30 & .45 Cals are great too!!!

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kidvett · 12-17-2002, 10:03 PM

Everybody has their favorites....Here's mine:

To shoot: Commercials .30 cal 4 3/4 bbl

Collecting: ERFURTS

Friendly yours,

kidvett [img]cool.gif[/img]

Brandon · 12-17-2002, 10:10 PM

[quote]Originally posted by kidvett:
<strong>Everybody has their favorites....Here's mine:
Collecting: ERFURTS </strong><hr></blockquote>

ARGGH! Not more competition...!!!

I'm just joking, any Erfurt fan is a friend of mine... <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

Best Regards,Brandon

Carl · 12-17-2002, 10:11 PM

Jimbo, I've got one of those G-dates also. I got it from a GI (tanker), he captured a rural policeman. I have the Luger, holster, belt/buckle and police bayonet the German was wearing. Promised Ed Tinker to write him the full story for his pamplet. I too like those captured pieces, if they could only talk!

Edward Tinker · 12-17-2002, 10:11 PM

Frank, I don't remember if we have met? But, I sure would like to sit down for a drink or two?

You sound like my type of guy!

<img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

Ron Wood · 12-18-2002, 12:42 AM

I guess I would have to say that my favorite is the '02 Fat Barrel with the '08 Commercial a close second. (Of course the carbine also has a lot of appeal, but now I am drifting over to Frank's choices - which if you think about it, is closer to the way most of us feel).

Frank · 12-18-2002, 08:15 AM

Ed, I think that would be just great! <img src="graemlins/drink.gif" border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" /> We could invite Ron and any other Luger Nuts in the neighborhood. <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

kidvett · 12-18-2002, 08:55 AM

Hi Brandon,

My favorites to collect are indeed ERFURT ( also have a SIMSON that I do like a lot ). I love proofmarks...lots of'em...

But I also have other LUGERS in different categories:

Early Contract pistols, Commercials & III Reich...

Difficult to resist temptation when I see a nice one or even a not so nice scarce variation...sounds familiar [img]wink.gif[/img]

kidvett [img]cool.gif[/img]

12-16-2002, 08:02 PM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Favorite Luger Variation There are rarer variations, and I really love those Navies and Krieghoffs, Carbines, Early DWMS but I think my favorite SINGLE variation is the K Date Mauser. How about you? "....now don't that make your Yaller boots Blue?????" __________________ 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."

12-16-2002, 09:17 PM	#2
Russ User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Reading, PA. Posts: 628 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts	In my opinion, you can't beat the carbine!!!!!!!!! Russ <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> __________________ Livin the dream!!!!!!!!!!!

12-16-2002, 10:14 PM	#4
ToggleTop User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh, there are so many favorites. Each one has it's own reason! __________________ *********************** ToggleTop************* JustHappenToLoveLugers *************************

12-16-2002, 10:21 PM	#5
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	<img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" /> Police........ <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" /> __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

12-17-2002, 12:35 PM	#6
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Russ, I am talking to a gentleman about restoring a 1902 Luger Carbine. I am pretty excited about it! I dont know too much yet, but we are in the initial stages of discussions. I am restoring a 1902 American Eagle for one of the forum regulars and I finished a 1900 Commercial for Hugh (along with a 1937 S/42) That Hugh has lots of my Lugers(but I have used lots of his grip work, I guess that is a pretty good arrangement......the man is a genius with Lugers) __________________ 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."

12-16-2002, 09:58 PM	#3
Brandon User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tennessee, USA Posts: 329 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I like Imperial Erfurts,.. (Thanks for "converting" me Ron!,... [img]biggrin.gif[/img] ) Brandon

12-17-2002, 03:08 PM	#7
Russ User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Reading, PA. Posts: 628 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts	Ted I looked at a carbine a year ago that looked like it fell off of BillyBobs trackter and got ran over. I tride to buy it but the guy still wanted 7500.00 for it. it was a 1000.00 gun. But i did get a Simpson With a matching mag from him. If you get a chance to do this carbine we all want pics> Watch the front swivle!! Dont tighten it down to hard. You might crack the forarm. Russ __________________ Livin the dream!!!!!!!!!!!

12-17-2002, 04:00 PM	#8
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi, The Model 1911 Dutch Luger, of course.... The KOL variety first, but the vickers comes second, closely followed by the 1911 - 1913 first series. Glad I have all versions in one gun [img]smile.gif[/img] Gerben

12-17-2002, 04:27 PM	#9
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Naturlich, der Marinepistolen 04. Tom A. <img src="graemlins/drink.gif" border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" />

12-17-2002, 04:33 PM	#10
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	For chamber markings, the Swiss and the Persians are cool. I started my collections with artilleries but then I picked up a navy and it was the end of the discussion. I like the navy model 1914 the best. Big Norm

12-17-2002, 08:14 PM	#11
Jimbo User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF CA Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I said Krieghoff but changed my mind (see below.) Still REALLY LIKE Krieg's though!!!

12-17-2002, 08:20 PM	#12
Jimbo User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF CA Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was going to say Krieghoff, as I love this variation -- the look and quality. But no... My favorite variation is the War-era Mauser of all flavors. The ones that the GI's brought home as souveigners after kicking some Nazi butt! They are the relics I cherish most because of their history. The plain-janes that the German soldiers humped through the mud and tundra and hedgerows in defense of their country. My favorite of all is the G-date Mauser. I don't know why? It just is!

12-17-2002, 08:26 PM	#13
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	My favorite is the 9mm, although I also think the .30 & .45 Cals are great too!!! <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" /> <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" /> <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" /> <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" />

12-17-2002, 10:03 PM	#14
kidvett User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 584 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Everybody has their favorites....Here's mine: To shoot: Commercials .30 cal 4 3/4 bbl Collecting: ERFURTS Friendly yours, kidvett [img]cool.gif[/img]

12-17-2002, 10:10 PM	#15
Brandon User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tennessee, USA Posts: 329 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	[quote]Originally posted by kidvett: <strong>Everybody has their favorites....Here's mine: Collecting: ERFURTS </strong><hr></blockquote> ARGGH! Not more competition...!!! I'm just joking, any Erfurt fan is a friend of mine... <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> Best Regards,Brandon

12-17-2002, 10:11 PM	#16
Carl User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Central PA Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Jimbo, I've got one of those G-dates also. I got it from a GI (tanker), he captured a rural policeman. I have the Luger, holster, belt/buckle and police bayonet the German was wearing. Promised Ed Tinker to write him the full story for his pamplet. I too like those captured pieces, if they could only talk!

12-17-2002, 10:11 PM	#17
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	Frank, I don't remember if we have met? But, I sure would like to sit down for a drink or two? You sound like my type of guy! <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> __________________ 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

12-18-2002, 12:42 AM	#18
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	I guess I would have to say that my favorite is the '02 Fat Barrel with the '08 Commercial a close second. (Of course the carbine also has a lot of appeal, but now I am drifting over to Frank's choices - which if you think about it, is closer to the way most of us feel). __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

12-18-2002, 08:15 AM	#19
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	Ed, I think that would be just great! <img src="graemlins/drink.gif" border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" /> We could invite Ron and any other Luger Nuts in the neighborhood. <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

12-18-2002, 08:55 AM	#20
kidvett User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 584 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hi Brandon, My favorites to collect are indeed ERFURT ( also have a SIMSON that I do like a lot ). I love proofmarks...lots of'em... But I also have other LUGERS in different categories: Early Contract pistols, Commercials & III Reich... Difficult to resist temptation when I see a nice one or even a not so nice scarce variation...sounds familiar [img]wink.gif[/img] kidvett [img]cool.gif[/img]