Left Handed Lugers

Strider · 01-21-2003, 02:30 PM

Hi Everyone,
Last evening I was thinking about, what else Lugers and was wondering if there were any Lugers made for left handed shooters. I do not recall ever seeing one or even hearing about one. So my question is, has there ever been any Lugers made this way? If so, does anyone have one and are there any pictures of one? My guess is that there were not any made this way. To difficult to change the machine tools to create a left handed pistol. Let me know what you think. Thanks.
Sid.

John Sabato · 01-21-2003, 02:53 PM

Hi Sid,

This left-handed Krieghoff prototype Luger, Serial number 001, made in 1940 shown here:

...is a figment of my imagination (and my graphics software "mirror" capability) <img border="0" alt="[hiha]" title="" src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" />

Just couldn't resist Sid... The answer to your question is that No, I have never even heard of a Left Handed Luger... If anyone offers you one for sale... make sure you get to hold it in your hand before you sign the check.

Definitely an interesting thought though... but for the manufacturing reasons you specified... I doubt it would have even been considered.

Thanks...

Thor · 01-21-2003, 03:46 PM

Somehow John, that just hurts my brain!

Pete Ebbink · 01-21-2003, 04:42 PM

I am not near my books for a couple of days, but I recall reading that the Swiss (?) played around with wide triggers that were more centered in the trigger guard to help accomodate left-handed shooters.

Never did anything about the thumb safety, though...

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

unspellable · 01-21-2003, 04:45 PM

For this, you need a Mauser C96 Broomhandle. Pretty much symmetrical from left to right except for the safety.

Strider · 01-21-2003, 05:21 PM

Hi John,
Thanks for posting the mirrored image of the Luger. I had a feeling you were going to do this so I refrained from adding that no mirrored images be posted. I shoot left handed and was curious if there was one. To bad the image that you posted is not real. It looks really cool. Thanks for posting it. Pete, let me know what you find out when you get back to your books. I would appreciate it very much. A Mauser C96 would be fun. Maybe one of these days. Thanks everyone.
Sid.

unspellable · 01-21-2003, 06:07 PM

Most single action and cap and ball revolvers follow Colt's lead and are left handed. There are a number of left handed bolt action rifles about. The lever action, and many single shot rifles are ambidexterous.

Of course a serious game rifle or shotgun has two barrels and in such a case is nearly symmetrical. Quite a number of such have been made with the triggers transposed for the left hander, or in many cases have a single trigger.

Dwight Gruber · 01-21-2003, 09:26 PM

Ow! That picture actually hurts my eyes to look at. Its much the same effect as looking at a human face upside-down.

--Dwight

John Sabato · 01-21-2003, 10:09 PM

I believe that there are AR-15 variations that are made by DPMS that actually have a left ejection port, and an ambidextrous safety lever, but I can't remember if the magazine button is a lefty or not...

While I feel for those of you with sinistral tendencies, I AM SO GLAD THAT GEORG LUGER had a leaning toward the right hand

G.T. · 01-21-2003, 10:51 PM

Hi To All! Strange as it may seem, John V. Martz has actually converted the P.08 safty lever to the opposite side to accomadate left handers! My mother tried very hard to make me right handed, without any success! Must have had something to do with being born in the fifties! It has been stated that 90% of the world population is right handed... a select few of us have learned to overcome this handicap!

Strider · 01-22-2003, 09:29 AM

Dwight, how can you say that the photo hurts your eyes. I can just imagine how that would feel in my left hand right now with everything on the correct side. :-) I also was told to use my right hand when growing up. I can still remember the ruler across the knuckles when trying to write using my left hand. I sure am glad that I did not have the teachers around when I learned to shoot and do other things. Thanks for the responses.
Sid.

Torquemada055 · 01-26-2003, 12:58 AM

I also suffered for being "Different" than the "normal kids". But my Dad told me that lefty guns were too expensive so he taught me to shoot with both hands and then he found out that I am right eye dominant so it was a moot point.

ViggoG · 01-26-2003, 01:12 AM

John S,
Hi Buddy, Gotta gud qwestyun. Wher duz wun git a Magazien fur Dat Crittur up daer ?
N ae Nudder wun, Is badd nuf lookn fer 7.65 butt whoz makn lef han bullitz ?
ViggoG

John Sabato · 01-26-2003, 11:03 AM

its EZ Viggo... you just take the right hand kind, bendem apart... flatten the parts with a hammer and bendem back the "other" way

then reassemble!

Ron Wood · 01-26-2003, 11:54 AM

Another option is to turn around and face the opposite direction when you are loading the magazine, or stand in front of a mirror.

wterrell · 01-26-2003, 12:43 PM

The sinister Luger would definitely need a sinister holster.

John Sabato · 01-27-2003, 08:11 AM

Here's is the matching holster Wes... I should have posted it in the first reply... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />

This one is naturally also quite rare! but you might be able to find them for ssel naht 00.001$ <img border="0" alt="[hiha]" title="" src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" />

Big Norm · 01-31-2003, 09:45 PM

I believe that Remington semi auto rifles 740 thru 742 come in left handed versions. I know that the saftey was reversed but I can not remember if the the ejection was reversed. I know that I bought one for my nephew.
Big Norm

_______________
All polar bears are left handed

01-21-2003, 02:30 PM	#1
Strider User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 256 Thanks: 26 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Left Handed Lugers Hi Everyone, Last evening I was thinking about, what else Lugers and was wondering if there were any Lugers made for left handed shooters. I do not recall ever seeing one or even hearing about one. So my question is, has there ever been any Lugers made this way? If so, does anyone have one and are there any pictures of one? My guess is that there were not any made this way. To difficult to change the machine tools to create a left handed pistol. Let me know what you think. Thanks. Sid. __________________ Sid. Patience is a bitter plant, but it has sweet fruit. ~German Proverb If it is made before 1930 ..........It is a prototype.

01-21-2003, 02:53 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Hi Sid, This left-handed Krieghoff prototype Luger, Serial number 001, made in 1940 shown here: ...is a figment of my imagination (and my graphics software "mirror" capability) <img border="0" alt="[hiha]" title="" src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" /> Just couldn't resist Sid... The answer to your question is that No, I have never even heard of a Left Handed Luger... If anyone offers you one for sale... make sure you get to hold it in your hand before you sign the check. Definitely an interesting thought though... but for the manufacturing reasons you specified... I doubt it would have even been considered. Thanks... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

01-21-2003, 03:46 PM	#3
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Somehow John, that just hurts my brain! __________________ 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."

01-21-2003, 05:21 PM	#6
Strider User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 256 Thanks: 26 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi John, Thanks for posting the mirrored image of the Luger. I had a feeling you were going to do this so I refrained from adding that no mirrored images be posted. I shoot left handed and was curious if there was one. To bad the image that you posted is not real. It looks really cool. Thanks for posting it. Pete, let me know what you find out when you get back to your books. I would appreciate it very much. A Mauser C96 would be fun. Maybe one of these days. Thanks everyone. Sid. __________________ Sid. Patience is a bitter plant, but it has sweet fruit. ~German Proverb If it is made before 1930 ..........It is a prototype.

01-21-2003, 10:09 PM	#9
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	I believe that there are AR-15 variations that are made by DPMS that actually have a left ejection port, and an ambidextrous safety lever, but I can't remember if the magazine button is a lefty or not... While I feel for those of you with sinistral tendencies, I AM SO GLAD THAT GEORG LUGER had a leaning toward the right hand __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

01-21-2003, 04:42 PM	#4
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	I am not near my books for a couple of days, but I recall reading that the Swiss (?) played around with wide triggers that were more centered in the trigger guard to help accomodate left-handed shooters. Never did anything about the thumb safety, though... Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

01-21-2003, 04:45 PM	#5
unspellable User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 768 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	For this, you need a Mauser C96 Broomhandle. Pretty much symmetrical from left to right except for the safety.

01-21-2003, 06:07 PM	#7
unspellable User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 768 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Most single action and cap and ball revolvers follow Colt's lead and are left handed. There are a number of left handed bolt action rifles about. The lever action, and many single shot rifles are ambidexterous. Of course a serious game rifle or shotgun has two barrels and in such a case is nearly symmetrical. Quite a number of such have been made with the triggers transposed for the left hander, or in many cases have a single trigger.

01-21-2003, 09:26 PM	#8
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Ow! That picture actually hurts my eyes to look at. Its much the same effect as looking at a human face upside-down. --Dwight

01-21-2003, 10:51 PM	#10
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,521 Thanks: 1,321 Thanked 3,706 Times in 1,011 Posts	Hi To All! Strange as it may seem, John V. Martz has actually converted the P.08 safty lever to the opposite side to accomadate left handers! My mother tried very hard to make me right handed, without any success! Must have had something to do with being born in the fifties! It has been stated that 90% of the world population is right handed... a select few of us have learned to overcome this handicap! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> til...lat...GT <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" />

01-22-2003, 09:29 AM	#11
Strider User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 256 Thanks: 26 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dwight, how can you say that the photo hurts your eyes. I can just imagine how that would feel in my left hand right now with everything on the correct side. :-) I also was told to use my right hand when growing up. I can still remember the ruler across the knuckles when trying to write using my left hand. I sure am glad that I did not have the teachers around when I learned to shoot and do other things. Thanks for the responses. Sid. __________________ Sid. Patience is a bitter plant, but it has sweet fruit. ~German Proverb If it is made before 1930 ..........It is a prototype.

01-26-2003, 12:58 AM	#12
Torquemada055 User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sutter Creek, Ca. Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I also suffered for being "Different" than the "normal kids". But my Dad told me that lefty guns were too expensive so he taught me to shoot with both hands and then he found out that I am right eye dominant so it was a moot point. __________________ Always remember those who came before, they are the reason we can do the things we do.

01-26-2003, 01:12 AM	#13
ViggoG RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Side Virginia Posts: 534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	John S, Hi Buddy, Gotta gud qwestyun. Wher duz wun git a Magazien fur Dat Crittur up daer ? N ae Nudder wun, Is badd nuf lookn fer 7.65 butt whoz makn lef han bullitz ? ViggoG

01-26-2003, 11:03 AM	#14
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	its EZ Viggo... you just take the right hand kind, bendem apart... flatten the parts with a hammer and bendem back the "other" way then reassemble! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

01-26-2003, 11:54 AM	#15
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: 7,034 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,239 Times in 1,718 Posts	Another option is to turn around and face the opposite direction when you are loading the magazine, or stand in front of a mirror. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

01-26-2003, 12:43 PM	#16
wterrell User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,096 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The sinister Luger would definitely need a sinister holster. __________________ Noli me vocare, ego te vocabo, wes --------------------

01-27-2003, 08:11 AM	#17
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Here's is the matching holster Wes... I should have posted it in the first reply... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> This one is naturally also quite rare! but you might be able to find them for ssel naht 00.001$ <img border="0" alt="[hiha]" title="" src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" /> __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

01-31-2003, 09:45 PM	#18
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I believe that Remington semi auto rifles 740 thru 742 come in left handed versions. I know that the saftey was reversed but I can not remember if the the ejection was reversed. I know that I bought one for my nephew. Big Norm _______________ All polar bears are left handed