The p08 luger pistol

The luger is a masterpiece, and now it is as much fun to shoot as it is to look at. Umarex legends parabellum p08 bb pistol airgun depot. My buddy wondered if the luger would serve as a house gun. Thanks for an objective writeup and enjoy your new royalty item.

Get the best deals on luger when you shop the largest online selection at. The unique appearance and design of these pistols have made them sought after by gun collectors and military history enthusiasts around the world. The drawings used within the animation are from his printed book in french. What is the value of a german luger pistol answers. Its easy to understand the temptation to revive the classic p08, an iconic luger handgun. Dwm model 1900 american eagle luger semiautomatic pistol. Luger p08 pistole parabellum 1908 parabellumpistole. Luger has been prized as a natural pointer because of the high grip angle. Since there were so many lugers manufactured since well before ww1, can anyone tell me why my 1940 code 42 luger only has a four digit serial no. We also sell spare magazines as well as luger parts.

May 27, 2016 the luger pistol mauser s42 luger pistol. German police unit marks, 19201937 old military markings. Yes, there were other autos before georg luger came out with his wonderful piece of machinery, but none of them had its farreaching effect. How to read german luger numbers gone outdoors your. P08 luger parabellum items for sale historical parts. The luger has a mystique that no other pistol seems to have. The german p08 pistol or pistole 1928 or p08 or luger was one of the more famous germanbased pistol designs of the second world war. Most luger parts are stamped with the last two digits of the serial number.

Were there alot of duplicate numbers, or did they go back to zero with every variation. The sporty pistol grips are also true to original form. This may seem like a dumb question but ive been bugged by this. Though the luger was used mostly by german forces in world war i and ii, finland, switzerland and poland also adopted the pistol. The genius of georg luger will always be reflected in his famous pistol, adopted for military service in 1908, hence the name pistole 1908 or p08.

Aug 05, 2016 good article on a gun i have lusted for since boyhood. The pistol is, as the real p08, a very good point and shoot. This is a perfect air gun for basment target practice. The luger pistol was accepted by the imperial german navy in 1904 in 9mm parabellum as the pistole 04 p04. A look back at the pistole parabellum 1908 p08 luger by dave campbell thursday, march 3, 2016. Mitchell arms american eagle p08 luger semiautomatic pistol. To the best of our knowledge, all the examples shown are original pre1945 manufacture. The parabellums low recoil is a result of the unique lever closures and ergonomic luger.

Just about every part was from a separate gun or from spare parts. The luger pistol has long been associated with the german military, which used these sidearms from 19041945. Wwii german military leather holster for walther ppk pistol marked d. The pistole parabellumor parabellumpistole pistol parabellum, commonly known as just lugeris. Lots of power the target was 2 consumer report magazines,67p. The artillery luger is a pistolcarbine chambered in 9x19 mm with a 7 78 barrel, a 32round. For many years since the beginning of the last century, this gun has been a dream of. But the pistol s popularity extended far beyond the german reich. The other side of that coin is that buying your first luger can be a very intimidating experience for everyone. Its origins were actually well before that, prior to the first world war in fact, when they were originally produced by hugo borchardt. This is a very rare pistol since it is 1 of approximately 5,000 dwm lugers that were made for the royal portuguese army during the reign of manuel ii who ruled. This co2 powered air pistol has a 21 round magazine, and the weight and feel of an original p08. The gletcher parabellum strives to emulate the look, feel, and functionality of the original firearm.

Kwc p08 luger co2 powered airsoft pistol, airsoft guns. Slow motion footage of a luger pistol firing 500 fps and 2000 fps. This helped ensure that, during gang cleaning by a military unit, the proper parts went back into each pistol. When shooting fast this will not be as noticeable but when slowing down your shooting for accuracy it is noticeable for sure. Now umarex has built a functional replica for those who want one of their own. The fit and finish of the pistol is amazing and the weight really makes it feel like the real deal. The luger forum was founded by john chapman 1998 georg luger s masterpiece this animated luger sequence is ed by mr. It has a lot of power, i shot it right out of the box at a target 25 away. The german p08 pistol or pistole 1928 or p08 or luger was one of the more famous germanbased pistol designs of the second world. Comment or answer questions for a chance to win awesome prizes. Luger proofacceptance mark identification guide 18981945. Browse for your luger parts and accessories from the huge selection of numrich gun parts the worlds largest supplier of gun parts. In fiction, the german luger was carried by hardboiled san francisco private detective phillip marlowe in raymond chandler novels.

The luger was used extensively during ww1 and ww2 by german forces. Luger p08 erfurt with britsh proof marks all matching with. This standard short barrel pistol was issued to a horse artillery unit prior to the first world war. Identical in looks and function to a classic 1900 1906 p08 model lugers, luger 45 is fitted with grip safety and loaded chamber indicator. The p08 was the most sought after trophy of the european theater. Two mauserinterarms american eagle luger semiautomatic pistols. The following tables list the base forms for police unit marks found in german small arms markings from authentic sources by j. Mar 26, 2020 the luger pistol was nevertheless built for the german army until 1942 and for export in the following year, with the last output in 1944 being delivered to portugal in 7.

Superb wwii german p38 pistol black pigskin 1944 dated softshell. The pistole parabellum or parabellumpistole pistol parabellum, commonly known as just luger is a togglelocked recoiloperated semiautomatic pistol that was produced in several models and by several nations from 1898 to 1948. All firearms are sold in compliance with all federal, state and local laws. Click here to view our holsters, where you can pair a holster with the luger of your choosing. There is perhaps no more enduring symbol of a world war ii german military officer than the luger model p08, their sleek, standardissue sidearm. Wwii german black leather holster for luger p08 pistol bmd 42 waa648 xlnt wwii german for black bmd xlnt p08 pistol holster german wwii 42 waa648 luger leather wwii german black. Commonly referred to as the p08 luger or german luger by the truly plebeian, the parabellum pistol actually served as a starting point to.

The pistol showed obvious use, but was still pretty. The pistol is an exquisite design that is as functional as it is beautiful. One of the first semiautomatic pistols, the luger was designed to use a togglelock action, which uses a jointed arm to lock, as opposed to the slide actions of. The luger togglelock design dates back to 1893 and its 9mm iteration to 1908. Commonly referred to as the p08 luger or german luger by the truly plebeian, the parabellum pistol actually served as a starting point to the modern semiautomatic pistols of today. Everybody loves the rakish look of a luger pistol, their allure is legendary and owning at least one luger pistol is the goal of most every gun collector. The left side of the chamber has a crownb and crown u. Luger proofacceptance mark identification guide 18981945 this is one of a series of identification guides for small arms. Here are some extreme slow motion films and presentation videos i captured while i was shooting this luger p08 parabellum pistol.

The luger pistol was patented around the turn of the last century. The umarex p08 blowback pistol is a polarizing airgun. It took us, the company of 5 enthusiasts, 2 years to return this legendary firearm to the american market. The borchardt used for the first time the toggle joint system for the looking and other mechanical characteristics of a pistol, which worked somehow, but was not very satisfying. The most trusted resource in luger collectible guns, phoenix investment arms offers only the finest premium grade german lugers. The luger pistol is a shortrecoil operated, fixedbarrel pistol that uses a unique bent knee togglelocking mechanism.

The gletcher p08 certainly looks the part of a luger p08, gletcher has hidden the inner barrel by recessing it a little bit and the co2 screw is well hidden under the magazine. The main modification was relocating the main spring inside the grip housing. The problem was that the 1911 is a much larger gun than the luger and they would have to jam it into the luger holster. Luger p08 pistole parabellum 1908 parabellumpistole semi.

Jul 02, 2009 download a pdf with pricing, value and reference information for luger firearms, courtesy of the standard catalog of firearms. Luger refined the mechanism mainly by rearranging the mainspring, which was a kind of coiled watch spring and became a flat leaf spring in the rear corner of the handle. It was manufactured for almost half a century and used by over 18 countries so it had several good points. The luger or parabellum pistol is perhaps one of the. I picked up one of these legends luger replica bb pistols on sale last month and i must say this is a fun pistol to hit cans with in the backyard. Luger pistol p08 rare holster bulgaria ally belt set german wwii combat rare wwii bulgaria. The 21 bb magazine makes it all the better for target shooting. The luger p08 pistol, also referred to as the pistole parabellum, was first produced in 1900. The luger 45 project was started by lugerman inc in february 2015. If youve always loved the looks of the iconic luger firearm and want a bbshooting replica, youll love it. Get the best deals on luger grip when you shop the largest online selection at. Legacy collectibles offers a variety of collectible world war 1 and world war 2 luger hand guns.

My favorite shooting luger that sort of depends on what you consider good. Remember to check also post on facebook when commenting to qualify for the giveaways. Search the database to shop for guns, ammo, mags, optics and more. This umarex legends p08 luger co2 powered air pistol has a 21 round magazine, and the weight and feel of an original p08. The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. Luger p08 artillery wood handle cleaning rod this is a wood handled cleaning rod color of handle will vary for the luger artillery model. Because production was halted in 1943, finding parts for these pistols can be a challenge. Pros excellent weight, point shoot and apearance qualities. Mecgar gun pistol magazine 9mm 8 round blue luger p08. Extremely fine condition early wwii era pistol with all matching numbers and a matching magazine.

Dwm american eagle model 1906 luger semiautomatic pistol. When it cam time to use the 1911 they needed both hands and lots of tugging to get it out of the holster. Jan 21, 2017 among those the luger pistol german army designation pistole 08 was examined. Luger previously designed and tested the borchardt pistol.

It would have been nice to have been able to field strip the gun, but perhaps people. Lugerman firearm restoration, manufacturing, parts, sales. Luger p08 internet movie firearms database guns in movies, tv. Jan 16, 2020 the german p08 pistol or pistole 1928 or p08 or luger was one of the more famous germanbased pistol designs of the second world war. Though the luger was used mostly by german forces in world war i and ii, finland, switzerland and poland also adopted the pistol for field use.

Tips for buying your first luger pistol pre98 antiques. This book contains english translations of the actual regulations issued by the german authorities from the imperial and weimar eras, and is an. Get the best deals on luger gun parts when you shop the largest online selection at. Discuss about kwc p08 luger co2 powered airsoft pistol with your friends and fellow shoppers. It was designed by hugo borchardt but patented by georg j. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. If youve always loved the looks of the iconic luger firearm and want a bb shooting replica, youll love it. Nov 18, 2019 everybody loves the rakish look of a luger pistol, their allure is legendary and owning at least one luger pistol is the goal of most every gun collector. Wwii german holster for sale war collectibles for sale. I guess it comes from its history as much as its unique and svelt lines. The pistole parabellum 1908or parabellumpistole pistol parabellumis a togglelocked recoiloperated semiautomatic pistol. But the pistols popularity extended far beyond the german reich.

The gletcher p08 luger co2 blowback bb pistol does have a single action trigger which makes the release smooth and light but there is a bit of a sticky rough early trigger stage where a bb is loaded. Luger gunsinvestment grade collectible german lugers. It was the main german military pistol during ww1 and through the start of ww2. This is a 1917 dated handgun, thus it is a world war one firearm. This used mauser p08 luger is a semiautomatic pistol chambered in the 9mm luger round. Oct 27, 2015 the umarex p08 blowback pistol is a polarizing airgun. Asked in firearms a picture or info on german luger number on pistol 5922 and 1916. The luger handbook by aaron davis click here for more info. Leading manufacturer of more than 4500 different hard to find obsolete firearms parts. We went to the woods and had quite a fun afternoon. Download a pdf with pricing, value and reference information for luger firearms, courtesy of the standard catalog of firearms. Luger also known as a soft and accurate shooter because of unique toggle action.

He told me that some of the american officers used the luger. The luger story by john walter click here for more info. Presumably more than four million civilian and military parabellum pistols were built. I got my hands on a 1920 sample and wanted to find out how it would fare as a modern carry pistol. Umarex airguns at the end of world war ii, many american gis came home with lugers tucked neatly away in their trunks. We specialize in ww2 collectible firearms, and guarantee that every product is authentic, original, as described, and fairly priced. The luger, more than any other pistol, legitimized the concept of a reliable, handy servicecaliber handgun.