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Was the Luger a good pistol?
The Luger is an excellent pistol for precision firing. Most target pistols are still based on that design. That said it was a poor choice in combat due to its complex construction and the time consuming process of reloading even when one has extra, fully-loaded magazines.
What caliber is a P08?
Luger pistol
| Luger P08 (Parabellum) | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 7.65×21mm Parabellum 9×19mm Parabellum .45 ACP (rare) |
| Action | Toggle-locked, short recoil |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Muzzle velocity | 350–400 m/s (1148–1312 f/s; 9mm, 100 mm barrel) |
What caliber were German Lugers?
Luger pistol, also called Parabellum Pistol, semiautomatic German hand weapon first manufactured in 1900 for both military and commercial use. It was made in 7.65- and 9-millimetre calibres and had a toggle-joint breech mechanism.
Why is the Luger so famous?
Due to both German- and Swiss-made Lugers being manufactured with the era’s highest quality materials and the manufacturers use of precision tolerances with tough, minute standardization, the Luger was world renowned for its durability.
What caliber is a Mauser?
Uncompromising precision
| Caliber: | .223 Rem., .243 Win., .270 Win., 6,5×55, 6,5 PRC, 6,5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .30-06 Sprg, 8×57 IS, 9,3×62, 7mm Rem., .300 Win. Mag. |
|---|---|
| Magazine capacity: | 5+1 |
| Surface: | black burnished |
| Open sight: | – |
| Stock: | Polymer 2- Componend with Softgripinlays |
What is a black widow Luger?
These distinctive pistols, with their black bakelite grips and un-numbered black plastic magazine bottoms are known as the “Black Widow” variant of the P-08 Luger pistol. Germany devised a series of manufacturer codes intended to deny production information to the military intelligence services of other countries.
Can you buy a luger in California?
No such thing as a private sale in CA. All firearms must be transferred through a licensed dealer. BTW, California (the Nanny State) has a list of approved handguns that can be sold in CA.
Should I buy a WW2 era Luger?
Do not purchase a WW2 era Luger UNLESS it has a matching mag. Leave these non-matching magazine pistols to the Gun Broker crowd, You are looking for an investment grade piece with enhanced liquidity if and when you sell. There is no shortage of fine Nazi era Lugers with the correct original magazines.
How many Luger 38s were made in WW2?
A total of 1.2 Million P.38’s were made for Germany in WW2 between 1939-1945. Both the Luger and Walther P.38 were effective handguns and innovative in their time.
What kind of gun was the Luger?
The P08 nine-millimeter Parabellum—or Luger—pistol was the brainchild of its namesake inventor, and it served Germany faithfully during both world wars. Often associated with the Nazi regime, it was the handgun of the Kaiser’s Soldaten before Hitler took power.
Are there any good Nazi era lugers with original magazines?
There is no shortage of fine Nazi era Lugers with the correct original magazines. Please note that a pistol that is still with both original numbered magazines will command a price well over twice what a pistol with one matching mag will bring and we only recommend those for advanced collectors and those who must have the exceptional.