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. The luger story models and producers explained in details p08. When i was a child my younger brother was given a cast of a luger artillery model and i was one jealous boy. A dynamic history showing the development and use of artillery since the first primitive weapons of the 11th century through detailed research, john norris has traced the development of artillery through the ages and up to the dawn of the 21st century, to provide a fascinating study of this principal weapon of warfare. On june 3, 19 the kaiser personally approved the adoption of the lange long p. Apr 20, 2009 the name luger was first applied to the pistol by hans tauscher, first representative for the borchardt and luger pistols in the u. Even if you dont collect the longbarreled artillery luger pistols, this book is a fascinating read. Luger pricing and reference gun digest books gun prices. The model history this section will briefly describe the luger artillery models, from the imperial types to the commemorative models produced in 198586.
Rare ww2 german luger p08 krieghoff 8 round magazine holster p38. Georg grew up with italian as his second mother tongue and finished grundschule primary school and gymnasium universitypreparatory school in. This was a pistol carbine for use by german army artillerymen as a sort of early personal defense weapon in ww1 and ww2. In the original description in benders book, no specific statement was made that this holster was modified for a naval artillery lp08 luger, which was added by the ebay seller. 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. Jan stills books are very good, although it depends on what era you collect many cheaper books have inaccuracies some older books like kenyon is still good, as is jones or datig but are all three very dated. First of all, your luger looks to be in original condition, based on the photographs you had provided. Tinker click here for more info luger pistole parabellum history of the luger system by. Nov 16, 2011 the luger is an extremely complex and expensive design to manufacture the original german plants used on the order of 750 machine tools in the luger production lines. This was cured by using hot loads, i do not mean overpres. Spyplanes, the luger, and the royal field artillery three. I cant tell you folks how much fun i had shooting this thing.
Standard catalog of luger and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The rear toggle is the artillery type without a rear sight found on some of the parts artillery models assembled. 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. I know a local gun shop in the usa that sells luger artillery pistols, should this be added to users. The parabellum story mausers luger forgotten weapons. The multinational pistol hardcover by kenyon jr, charles click here for more info.
German wwi artillery luger new made nonfiring pistol lange. The luger pistol has long been associated with the german military, which used these sidearms from 19041945. We begin with the acceptance prototypes produced by the dwm for the army qualification trials. Luger 1906 royal portuguese army m2 luger 1906 republic of portugal navy. The luger snail drum and other accessories for the artillery model luger by edward c. The left side of the chamber has a crownb and crown u. Like all of the p08s though it was prone to stoppages. Black widow lugers, artillery lugers, and complete luger rigs. Decide if you know a certain era or want overall knowledge. The luger is an extremely complex and expensive design to manufacture the original german plants used on the order of 750 machine tools in the luger production lines. Jun 01, 2012 a dynamic history showing the development and use of artillery since the first primitive weapons of the 11th century through detailed research, john norris has traced the development of artillery through the ages and up to the dawn of the 21st century, to provide a fascinating study of this principal weapon of warfare. Type 1 artillery snail drum magazine legacy collectibles.
The name luger was first applied to the pistol by hans tauscher, first representative for the borchardt and luger pistols in the u. 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. Jun 19, 2017 this video is about one of the canadian gun vaults most favourite designsthe iconic p08 luger pistol. It is a beautifully balanced handgun and a pleasure to fire. The luger snail drum and other accessories for the artillery model luger published in 2010 by edward c. Site focused on the artillery luger pistol and mauser parabellum made after wwii. 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. Complete with history, function, and live fire demonstration. Long pistol 08 or artillery luger that was first developed by dwm in 1914. Sell your luger stock for free today on gunsamerica. Since it is 1916 dated gun, it can only be a dwm made pistol, as erfurt only made 1914 dated artillery lugers. Georg grew up with italian as his second mother tongue and finished grundschule primary school and gymnasium universitypreparatory school in austrian padua. Georg luger was born in steinach am brenner, tyrol to dr. After georgs birth, his family moved to italy, where dr.
The underside is maker stamped and serial numbered 59658. Imperial proof stamped on the magazine tube near the top of the tube. The luger long also better known as luger artillery was adopted by the german army on july 3, 19. The famous infantry sturmtruppen employed the artillery luger equipped with a new large magazine the trommelmagazine. The finish is thinning on the receiver and the front grip frame. This book contains more than 190 photos and describes various models and accessories. It was mainly intended to specific troops as garrison protection or artillery. Luger the story of the worlds most famous handgun by john walter the history press isbn. What situations would the artillery luger have been used. Sayre describes, quite accurately, the model 19 holster stock for the lp.
In 1907, german artillery units requested the development of a pistol carbine to replace the obsolete. The unique appearance and design of these pistols have made them sought after by gun collectors and military history enthusiasts around the world. George lugers pistol is one of the most desirable handguns ever made. Get the best deals on luger when you shop the largest online selection at. The complete book of the pistols and revolvers of germany, 1869 to the present by ian hogg click here for more info. 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. In fact, what american collectors call the luger pistol, is throughout the rest of the world known by the name georg luger himself gave chapter 1 luger history chapters dd 5 72206 9. Othais and mae delve into the story of this wwi classic. In 1914 dwm produced a very few artillery models when the decision was made for the royal arsenal at erfurt to produce the 8 parabellum and dwm to produce the 4 version. The luger snail drum and other accessories for the artillery. There is some surface wear throughout, but this is light patina and bluing loss. After over 6 years of research from original archival material comes the book. This video is about one of the canadian gun vaults most favourite designsthe iconic p08 luger pistol. 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.
The luger artiglieria is the first book totally focused in this luger variation. It had a 200 mm barrel, an 8position tangent rear sight calibrated to 800 metres and a. It is hot stamped in 24k gold foil on a solid black hard cover binding with a library hard spine. This book provides a good overview of the various versions and variants of the famous luger pistol. Luger p08 artillery model, germany 1898 reproduction of a pistol, made of metal and wood grips, with simulated mechanism of loading and firing and also with removable magazine. Left hand side of the grips have been altered for a thumb rest. Apr 25, 2016 othais and mae delve into the story of this wwi classic. John walter is a renowned authority on handguns and has published more than sixty books.
Because production was halted in 1943, finding parts for these pistols can be a challenge. In 1914 dwm produced a very few artillery models when the decision was made for the royal arsenal at erfurt to produce the. This book is for sale here rare luger pistol for sale. The multinational pistol and the late fred datig, the luger pistol for their pictures. The luger snail drum and accessories for the artillery luger. 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. Lugers marketing genius in this regard equaled his genius in pistol design. The luger on the photo is a model 1900, impossible to be a copy of the later p 08. Jan stevenson was a writer for gun facts magazine right when all this was happening, and traveled to europe to get the whole story straight from mausers production floor. Barrel measures just under 8 inches long and is very clean. Spyplanes, the luger, and the royal field artillery. 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. Luger p08 artillery model, germany 1898 pistols world war. John walter has been writing military history books since 1968 and has published.
Luger p08 artillery model, germany 1898 pistols world. In 1930 through a series of mergers dwm machinery, parts and personnel moved from berlin to oberndorf and immediately began producing lugers from existing stocks. It is one of those designs, like john moses brownings 1911, that has proved to be ageless. German wwi artillery luger new made nonfiring pistol. Chapters on the history of the parabellum pistol and its inventor, george luger, shooting the luger, and leather goods and accessories for this popular handgun. The dwm insuring the balance of the production throughout the world war i. This is a fine metal full size nonfiring replica of the the lange pistole 08 german. A description of types of artillery used in warfare throughout history, including the ancient engines of war. The book contains all the essential detail needed to follow the history and development of the p 08, without becoming bogged down in the weeds of the vast amount of information available on this iconic gun. The and gunboards jan still forum have many luger experts on. The rear sight of the artillery luger is graduated out to 800 meters nearly a halfmile. The subject artillery luger holster belt loop configuration is however, a typical weimar conversion. One of the most comprehensive books on lugers currently in print. Every page is a beautiful picture of a luger and its history.