Ī number of countries purchased the Model 1900 Parabellum in 7.65×21 mm Parabellum (.30 Luger) caliber and issued the pistol on a limited basis to officers, non-commissioned officers and mounted troops, including Germany, Switzerland, and the United States. Keith noted that the Luger was a 'natural pointer', one of the most accurate of all autoloading pistols-particularly at long ranges-and reminded critics that the Luger was the choice of more nations as their military sidearm than any other contemporary pistol or revolver. The famous handgun author and revolver enthusiast Elmer Keith observed that the Luger design had been unfairly criticized by gun writers over the years as unreliable, partly due to poor experiences with Lugers constructed from salvaged parts. 'Bill' Ruger praised the Luger's 145° (55° for Americans) grip angle and duplicated it in his. The Luger barrel, which was rigidly fixed to the barrel extension and carried the front sight, provided excellent accuracy. Assembling the gun using a sideplate from another pistol, for example, may prevent the sear from working, making the pistol inoperable.

The design requires hand fitting of certain parts for proper operation. Luger pistols were manufactured in Germany and Switzerland to very close tolerances and exacting standards using the highest quality materials of the day, and original pistols were known for having a long service life. Korean War (limited use) ĭeutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken, Imperial Arsenals of Erfurt, Simson, Heinrich Krieghoff Waffenfabrik, Mauser, Vickers Ltd (final assembly only), Waffenfabrik Bernģ50–400 m/s (1148–1312 f/s) (9mm, 100 mm short barrel)Ĩ-round detachable box magazine, 32-round detachable drum shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.Luger pistol, in this instance a regulation Wehrmacht model.

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Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. 1942, serial number 4773g, 9mm caliber, with reproduction checkered walnut grips, black plastic base magazine with eagle '37' waffenamt mark, slide with eagle '135' waffenamt marks, matching serial numbers throughout, moderately pitted bore, with commercial brown leather holster, (reblued),barrel lg. Mauser BYF-42 P.08 Luger Semi-automatic Pistol, c. Auction: Sale #3033T - 3033T Location: Marlborough Date / Time: Octo12:00PM Description:

Luger p08 serial numbers