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An illustrated history of the handguns of hugo borchardt and georg luger, 1875 to the present day. Mar 14, 2011 it is a 1916 artillery luger with a leather holster that has the wood stock connected to it and a magazine holder. This 200mm barreled artillery model is all matching, including the stock to the match the gun and the magazines all match. It was mainly intended to specific troops as garrison protection or artillery. This dated full rig shows up in this condition once ever 40 years. When i was a child my younger brother was given a cast of a luger artillery model and i was one jealous boy. The more you know about the luger models you are pursuing, the more confidence, success and fun you will have in your collecting. This superb reference book by arms specialist john walter examines the rise of the luger in the 1890s to the present day and is now published for the first time in paperback. The encyclopedia of the borchardt and borchardtluger. Like all of the p08s though it was prone to stoppages. The unique appearance and design of these pistols have made them sought after by gun collectors and military history enthusiasts around the world. He is also the author of the bestselling book, the luger handbook.

California sales are ok with proper dealerstate authorization we are registered with the california doj. Complete with history, function, and live fire demonstration. Apr 17, 2009 whatever flavors of the luger trip your trigger, learn as much as you can about those models, their markings, and the history around that era. The luger pistol has long been associated with the german military, which used these sidearms from 19041945. The famous infantry sturmtruppen employed the artillery luger equipped with a new large magazine the trommelmagazine. Value and history of 1916 artillery luger the firearms. I have the chance to purchase this artillery luger and just wanted to get some opinions.

All original, number matching, good bore, mechanically for sale by misterluger on gunsamerica 941967188. The parabellum pistol or model 1908 p08, popularly known as luger, is a semiautomatic pistol driven by recoil, which survived the restrictions of the treaty of versailles. The 32round snail drum or as it was properly known, the trommelmagazin 08 was developed in 1916 to give increased firepower to units armed with the langepistole 08, or artillery luger. P08 luger parabellum items for sale historical parts. Models 1900 to 1908, markings, variants, ammunition, accessories great guns of the world. It also has details and photographs, not only of the weapon, but of the snail magazine and the detachable stockholster which could be used to convert the pistol into a carbine fro use in trench fighting. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Aarron davis is the preeminent authority on luger pistols. Nov 03, 2015 i recently received a 1917 dmw luger from an estate settlement. The luger holds a unique place in firearms history, recognised throughout the world as a supreme handgun and greatly.

Gun book luger snail drum and other accessories for the artillery model. Nick the rear site is crooked because it is supposed to be. Comes with paddle style satin finished wood buttstock rig with blued steel attaching hardware. The borchardt pistol explained click here to download ebooks content. It is probably as well, the first firearms book using at. Still is the owner of this forum and the author of. In 1914 dwm produced a very few artillery models when the decision was made for the royal arsenal at erfurt to produce the. Nov 16, 2011 the result was a 5piece article 33 pages total that provides an excellent history of luger development and a fascinating view of the obstacles to reproducing an antique like the parabellum. The inside of the gun is very and well cared for over the years. It uses an internal slider, operated by an articulated arm, unlike the external slider common in almost all other semiautomatic pistols. In the luger book that i am looking at, it shows that it is a 1914 military. The first artillery tractors were designed prior to the outbreak of world war i, often based on agricultural machines such as the holt tractor. What situations would the artillery luger have been used in. Sayre the ultimate guide to artillery luger accessories.

It was noted that during the vietnam conflict 1960s to early 1970s the north vietnamese still carried the p08. My goal is to eventually acquire a complete artillery luger rig. The rear sight of the artillery luger is graduated out to 800 meters nearly a halfmile. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. P08 luger history all about the three models of german lugers. Luger p08 artillery model, germany 1898 pistols world war. The luger snail drum and other accessories for the artillery model luger by edward c. The 1916 dated artillery had the adjustable front sight which was turned to adjust the zero of the gun. The luger long also better known as luger artillery was adopted by the german army on july 3, 19. Othais and mae delve into the story of this wwi classic.

The pistole parabellumor parabellumpistole pistol parabellum, commonly known as just. Adopted by the swiss in 1901 and then by the german army, the luger would. The luger carbine was well known the kaiser hunted with one, so the idea for a long barreled pistol with a stock was an easy jump to make. In the late 1940s the swiss dropped the luger as its main pistol. Its worth greatly depends on what variant it is, what caliber its in, when it was manufactured, and what its condition is. Our french printed book on the luger pistol you will find the index.

Luger brought 746 rounds of this new ammunition to the march 1907 trials with his. Because production was halted in 1943, finding parts for these pistols can be a challenge. A veteran of two world wars, these workhorses served on. Original stocks these were all handfit in arsenal, so fitting may be. The model history this section will briefly describe the luger artillery models, from the imperial types to the commemorative models produced in 198586. We showcase a very big selection of products available online. Lugers at random by charles kenyon lugers at random has long been considered the top reference book on luger pistols by collectors and researchers alike.

Im not too picky when it comes to refinished refurbished mismatched guns, and repro stocks and leather. In world war i, as submachine guns were found to be effective in trench warfare. This animation uses adobe flash and this technology will be discontinued by the end of 2020. The reality is im on a budget, so i need to do the best i can with it. Luger pistol, mauser c96 broomhandle pistols and accessories. Luger artillery model with the rare trommelmagazin 08 snail drum magazine 32 rounds compatible with the bergmann submachine gun. It is a beautifully balanced handgun and a pleasure to fire. Georg johann luger march 6, 1849 december 22, 1923 was an austrian designer of the. He has written extensively on historical and modern weaponry.

The ebay seller has expanded on the description as originally featured on page 259 in e. Biographical history this text was originally written by me as information for a luger internet forum. The 9mm pistole 1904 and the imperial german navy by joachim gortz, john walter online at alibris. Datig is an excellent book detailing the history and development of the luger. German wwi artillery luger holster and wood stock rig set. Comprising an editors preface, authors foreword, introduction, sixtythree chapters of profusely illustrated text plus a bibliography, glossary, and comprehensive 34page index, this is the most complete and authoritative account ever published of every aspect of the pistole parabellum the worlds most collectable handgun.

If you are looking for a luger, this is a very good book to have. Lange pistole 08 artillery luger the adoption of the lange pistole 08 or lp 08, aka the artillery luger, was authorised by the kaiser on the 2 july 19. There is also a 1917 luger with a matching number magazine, serial number 25xx. Matching magazine number can increase the price significantly. Luger snail drum and other accessories for the artillery. Get the 74th edition of the worlds greatest gun book. Luger collecting advice gun digest books guns prices. A history of bankheadsscotts tennessee battery in the american civil war, 2014. This gun is an exceptional luger being in such fine shape and bearing all the correct proofs and markings to make it a text book navy. Replicas of the luger pistol are still produced today. What situations would the artillery luger have been used. Bankhead in memphis in 1861 the book gives a breakdown of all of the members of the unit. The luger was still used by many german troops during this time, however. Hi all although ive been collecting miltary rifles for years, i am a complete newbie when it comes to lugers.

The production artillery luger series is a very popular gun to luger collectors and avidly sought after, and as such, the subject preproduction prototype artillery luger would be an important center piece to any artillery luger collection, or for that matter, any luger collection. I have two dwm 1917 artillery lugers whos rear sites do. Such vehicles allowed the tactical use of heavier guns to supplement the light horse drawn field guns. Toolroom prototype of mausers new parabellum, mistakenly marked. This is a regimental history of a confederate battery in the american civil war. Every page is a beautiful picture of a luger and its history. The luger or parabellum pistol is perhaps one of the most recognizable semiautomatics in history. Frequently observed on model 1896 mauser broomhandle pistols, the red 9 grips indicate that this luger was chambered for the 9mm parabellum rather than for the earlier 7. Not having much luck finding the history and info on the artillery luger.

Luger pricing and reference gun digest books guns prices. The dwm insuring the balance of the production throughout the world war i. It is one of those designs, like john moses brownings 1911, that has proved to be ageless. This book contains more than 190 photos and describes various models and accessories.

Used, showing wear to the black paint finish and some surface patina. This is the best on the market, a very high quality reproduction. Grennell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jul 26, 2017 luger the story of the worlds most famous handgun by john walter the history press isbn. Dwm p08 luger semi automatic pistol this standard short barrel pistol was issued to a horse artillery unit prior to the first world war. The luger artiglieria is the first book totally focused in this luger variation. Even if you dont collect the longbarreled artillery luger pistols, this book is a fascinating read. After wwi, two mexican designers adapted a fullauto version of the artillery luger which functioned reliably, but had an uncontrollably high cyclic rate of fire. Travel the gun show or auction circuit with this book in hand. A rtillery units were traditionally at risk of encountering the enemy, but rarely enough that having a heavy longbarrel weapon would be a necessary burden during their normal duties. The full equipment of one of these pistols includes adjustable sights out to 800metres, a drift adjustable front sight, leather holster with wooden shoulder stock and magazine pouches, and even an optional snail magazine. A veteran of two world wars, these workhorses served on land, sea, and air, and were a prized war. It is 9mm with an 8 200mm barrel, artillery model with the 800 meter adjustable rear sight mounted on the barrel. This was cured by using hot loads, i do not mean overpres.

In the case of an artillery luger, however, it is also very, very important to note whether the number on. Also, there is a rod with wood handle cleaning rod i guess, one regular magazine, a magazine loader and a drum magazine. The luger story models and producers explained in details p08. The above comments are from the ebay auction description of which the subject holster was acquired.

Luger s rear site is designed to swing to the left to compensate for the right hand twist of the bullets trajectory over long distances. George luger s pistol is one of the most desirable handguns ever made. The frame shows a lot of rust pock marks, and the original artillery barrel is also severely marked. All firearms are sold in compliance with all federal, state and local laws. The encyclopedia of the borchardt and borchardt luger.

Published in 1917 this pamphlet gives details of the long barrel luger pistol, sometime known as the navy luger. The family does not know anything about the history of the piece. No sales outside of the united states or to chicago, new york, or new jerseysorry. Artillery luger lange pistole 08 with 32 round trommelmagazin mm parabellum mm parabellum acp. We begin with the acceptance prototypes produced by the dwm for the army qualification trials. This is a chance for both the expert and the beginner to show off their collections. Luger artillery stock with holster luger navy stock without holster.

The information compiled in this book is invaluable to any luger collector altho the author may have thought he was clever in the way he presented the information book is a virtual nightmare if you are doing research on a particular aspect of lugers and their creation and history. In luger, renowned gun expert john walter traces the history of this semiautomatic pistol from an early design by hugo borchardt in the 1890s through its use in the trenches of the first world war to the final days of the third reich in wwii. The luger or parabellum pistol is perhaps one of the most recognizable semi automatics in history. History of luger or parabellum the parabellum pistol can be called the successor of the borchardt, since georg luger, who had also been working for the lowe company at berlin, has inproved the borchardt system by creating a more practical pistol on that base. Both books look like they will do just fine although i hope there is some. It is all original, number matching inside and out inclu for sale by misterluger on gunsamerica 941565154. Fred a datig luger pistol pistole parabellum its history and development 1962. Excellent bore, a for sale by legendary guns on gunsamerica 995040276.

Whatever flavors of the luger trip your trigger, learn as much as you can about those models, their markings, and the history around that era. I am using the swag theory here but by looking it is apparent this was found in a field. You can reach harry or marcia by phone at 9284680306 or by fax at 9284680307. The parabellum story mausers luger forgotten weapons. The multinational pistol standard edition by charles kenyon. Looking at prices on internet it seems the 1915s bring more money, are the 1915s more rare than other years.

Once you have read up on the history and mechanics of the lugers. All leather is topgrain with semigloss black finish, includes dual magazine pouch, shoulder strap and cleaning rod with barrel shaped handle. Jan c still luger pistols central powers axis pistols. Today on the blog we welcome author neil grant as he discusses the history of the lugers introduction, its difference to its competitors and. Without a doubt, the luger semiautomatic pistol is one of the most famous firearms of the 20th century. The luger snail drum and other accessories for the artillery model luger edward c. I am writing this on the 101 st anniversary of the first day of the battle of the somme and the explosion of books and material that occurred at the start of the centennial events for the great war in 2014 has barely abated. This section contains textbooks, pictures of history with commentaries, readingbooks meant for elementary school. On june 3, 19 the kaiser personally approved the adoption of the lange long p. Its distinctive toggle lock and sleek lines make it very recognizable, as do the fact that it was a standard sidearm of the german, swiss, and other armies for a period spanning nearly a half century, and produced in large quantities.

Original metal adaptor for use on the bergmann mp18 sub machine gun, to use the snail drum magazine as issued with the luger lp08 artillery model pistols. With color photos of artillery rigs and pistols, a history of the development of the artillery luger, development of the snail drum magazine, loading tools, holster information, and lp08 mag pouch info it is a plethora of facts and photos. Guns international advertising policy this sites purpose is to bring gun buyers and gun brokers or sellers together by advertising guns or gun related items and services for sale online. Get the best deals on luger book when you shop the largest online selection at. The acquisition of these books is recommended but not required to post on the boards. The bottom of the barrel i can tell you is that a functioning luger has never sold for any less than 1200 usd from all th. This is a 1914 model, built in the early 20s for a. Other books on the parabellumpistole, as the luger was also known, focus strictly on narrow subjects.