My Luger (WWII bring back)

[BigMoose]

My grandfather left me this when he passed on, he was a WWII vet from the European theater.

He brought back this and several other things.

One mag is aluminum on the end and the other is wood. Neither serials on the mags match the gun, but all the serials ON the gun itself match.

Just thought I would share it, I don't think I will shoot it. These things have a million serialized parts that give me nightmares. So I just rub it with a silicone cloth once in a while and keep it in a dry place.

 

[handgun]

That is a very nice gift to leave for you!

Have it looked over. I am sure its safe to fire.

 

[BigMoose]

I am sure it's safe, just that I am worried about 90 year old serialized parts breaking on it. I have another pistol he brought back I will fire. I will show it later.

 

[TLHelmer]

Very nice remembrance!

 

[Fordtough25]

My brother has one from 1918 and it shoots great!! That's a great pistol, and a great way to remember your Grandpa.

 

[jblomenberg16]

Great Luger, and that is an awesome family heirloom!

 

[dubsac]

I love me some Lugers

 

[CandRFan]

Nice Luger! I've got the Standard Catalog of Luger here in front of me if you'd like to know more about your Erfurt. Your holster looks to be in nice shape too.

I've got a 1937 Mauser, early finish Luger. I can understand not wanting to fire it. I have to admit that it finally broke me down and I had to shoot mine, so I put two mags through it with no issues at all. Shooting it was a pretty cool experience.

 

[croy]

My father in law went through something similiar he had a pistol from WW1 I believe it was a Mauser chambered in 32 he shot 25 rounds through it cleaned it and put it away

 

[HandK]

That is a great gift your Grandfather left you!! One that should be cherished for a life time! Congrats!

 

[BigMoose]

Thanks for the comments, I was shown it various times as a kid and it does remind me of him. The holster does surprise me, it's exceedingly supple for such old leather.

 

[handgun]

I am sure it's safe, just that I am worried about 90 year old serialized parts breaking on it. I have another pistol he brought back I will fire. I will show it later.

I look forward to seeing those pics! PM me with the thread incase i miss it! i understand the thought of something breaking, But that particular gun Personally i would have to fire at least one mag, unless i had another one similar. But i am a hand gun nut!!

 

[kalboy]

Congrats on your cool legacy gun! I have a Luger my dad brought back from the ETO and know how much the old pistols bring forth the memories.

 

[686 Shooter]

Good looking Luger. I have a 1917, but mine is not in the condition that yours is in, it is a numbers matching gun, but it has some pitting. I took mine out in the back yard and fired a magazine full through it. They're a lot of fun to shoot, but I understand why you would be reluctant to fire yours. Keep it, enjoy it, and I hope it always brings back good memories of Grandpa.

 

[Lancem]

Though it has probably been in it for the last 60 years it would be best to store the pistol out of the holster.

 

[J_Wales]

What a beautiful piece...and on your Grandfather's behalf, please accept my gratitude for his service.

 

[BigD]

My father visited Germany in the early 50s and brought back a luger that I eventually inherited. We used to shoot it together and I still do. Great guns.

 

[.452browning]

Very nice! My grandfather had multiple bringbacks including a standard P08 Luger 9mm (1939), Artillery Luger with all the fixings (1915) and multiple other BEAUTIFUL handguns. Enjoy that piece of WW2 and your family history!

 

[indiucky]

Very nice. Check the holster for any stamps on the back or markings. I have a book here in the shop on ww2 military holsters and if you give me the "code" markings I should be able to tell you who made the holster.

Oh, and also thank you for not starting the thread "My grandpa took this off of a dead German officer," like so many of these threads start. I am not saying it didn't happen but geez louise SOME German officers just surrendered their arms didn't they?

 

[jaybird_123]

Wow, beautiful! Awesome gun and an awesome grandpa for leaving it to you.