[bac1023]

Well I finally picked up the Luger I've been talking about for a month or two. Its an unfired Original Mauser Parabellum from the 70's. In all my years of handgun collecting and shooting, I have never owned a Luger of any kind. Likewise, I'm very excited to add this pristine example to the stable. As you can see, it has the original box (with extra mag and cleaning rod), instruction manual, and test target.

Yes, I plan on shooting it. Can't wait, actually.

Any Luger fans here? Anything I need to keep in mind?

Any info is appreciated. Unlike its American counterpart in WWII, I have little to no experience with these.

 

[DonD]

Well, that's quite a handsome and appealing addition to your already impressive collection. Don

 

[JimBianchi]

Nice pics, nice gin!

Congats!

(Now go shoot it! It's almost 40yrs old and still a virgin!)

 

[bamarammin87]

:thumbsup: shes a beauty. We were all waiting on u :supergrin:

 

[Palouse]

Wow, that's nice!

 

[briansp82593]

that grip looks hella weird *not the grip safety just the shape
but nice gun bac, you will love it, Mind if i ask how much it set you back?

 

[hogship]

Bac.......

If you wouldn't mind telling us......how much?

hog

 

[WellArmedSheep]

Looking forward to the range report!

 

[bac1023]

Mind if i ask how much it set you back?

Bac.......

If you wouldn't mind telling us......how much?

hog

Guys, I got it for $1299. My local shop knocked $100 or so off the price, as I do so much business there. Lugers in the same condition are going for more on Gunbroker.

ETA: Prices continue to rise at a steady pace though.

 

[eddief4]

WOW, bac i'm glad you decided to pick it up.:wavey:


the gun is BEAUTIFUL!
your pics are AMAZING!


a BIG Congrats:thumbsup::wavey:

 

[FLRon777]

Congratulations on the acquisition of a beautiful weapon!

 

[ljnowell]

There was actually an article just last month in one of the gun mags I read about lugers. The author had bought two of them and was handloading for them. Apparently they dont like JHP rounds. At all. He had problems with both of them. They were very reliable and decently accurate with FMJ though. The author felt as though the sights were the poorest point of the pistol. What is yours chambered in? His were .30 luger and 9mm I think.

 

[RyanSBHF]

Nice :thumbsup:

 

[grecco]

Congrats on a beatiful work of art!
It will be a compliment to your incredible collection.

 

[207Glock]

That thing is sweet! And I have never used the word sweet to describe a non-edible before! Congratulations!

 

[Notrega]

$1299 and it came in a CARDBOARD box???


:rofl:


Is it stamped with PIMP anywhere??? :wavey:
:rofl:

 

[nursetim]

I've always love the luger design. I just wish they made them in .45. I think they made 20 of them or so for the army to test. I just wish the reproductions were in .45.

 

[bac1023]

There was actually an article just last month in one of the gun mags I read about lugers. The author had bought two of them and was handloading for them. Apparently they dont like JHP rounds. At all. He had problems with both of them. They were very reliable and decently accurate with FMJ though. The author felt as though the sights were the poorest point of the pistol. What is yours chambered in? His were .30 luger and 9mm I think.

Yeah, the sights aren't the best, but I only plan on shooting FMJ. Many of the old military designs struggle with HP ammo. The original 1911 did as well. The newer models feed everything, due to some enhancements.

Mine is chambered in 9mm.

99% of Lugers were chambered in 30 Luger or 9mm. Some were chambered in 380 and 32ACP. Only two were ever chambered in 45ACP and are worth a fortune.

 

[bac1023]

I've always love the luger design. I just wish they made them in .45. I think they made 20 of them or so for the army to test. I just wish the reproductions were in .45.

Only two were ever made in 45ACP.

 

[PillBox]

The Luger design is just plain COOL! I have always wanted one, ever since I was a kid in the 50s.

Congratulations on another extremely sweet addition to your incredible collection.

PillBox