Your first Luger! | Collector's Guide

[@johnmadow5331]

When I was young, in Thailand the Luger or Parabellum was used in Police force and upper class citizens. The Luger was a standard training weapons for Royal Thai Police in 1937. We have 4" Grighoff but in .30 Luger and 4" Mauser. I brought repica made in Germany made by Mauser with grip safety when I was in college in 6" barrel on sale for $299.00 in Spring of 1978 in Pennsylvania.

[@dgiorgi2001]

I also bought a Mauser reproduction P08 in 9mm with 4 inch barrel in the early 70’s. Fit and finish was superb. The 30 caliber ammo is around a 1.00 per round, if and when you can find it. I had many WWII Lugers and all were finished nicely. I even was able to purchase one from a Vet who had the holster and matching numbered mags, both of them. The holster was numbered to the weapon with a small attached paper pad with the guy’s name also in it. Wish I never sold that one too because I have never seen one with matching number mag let alone the holster too. The dumb things we do right?

[@grumblyone3334]

Some of the most comfortable shooting machines ever to fire 9mm. Very informative video too. I thank you sir!

[@boykinlp]

Thank you so much for your video! I am in the process of getting a Luger just like this, and now I know exactly what to look for. You explained it in easy to understand terms while pointing out the specific information.

[@craighansen7594]

Good video for a starting point for buying a collectable Luger. I'm looking to start with just a good shooter, probably 9×19mm. Once I have studied it and hopefully shot it a lot, purchasing a nice one will follow.

[@jamalwilburn228]

Make sure you don't end up with a .30 Luger. Lots of regular firearms dealers don't know what they're talking about and will sell you one cause "it's a Luger so it must be 9mm"

[@step4560]

This is a great video for I just bought this exact model. I'm less than happy because the gun store sold it as a 9 mm and it's not 9 mm. Not sure I would have popped for it had I known. Nonetheless still a very cool 103 year old relic...

[@jamalwilburn228]

Alot of gun dealers don't know anything about old firearms. They stick to old wives tales and myths alot. Glad you enjoy your .30 cal

[@Science-ev1he]

I’m looking to own one because of the aesthetics and ergonomics

[@rigsbyL1]

Hi thank you for the detail in your video. I have today just started to restore my 1918 Luger. By which I mean re-blueing it and smoothing out the pitting. Im not intending to deceive anyone in the future about this restoration but I do think its nice to be able to make it look authentic. I know mine was built during wartime yet even so I surprised how rough the frame is from the milling process

[@historicinvestments2587]

Good luck!

[@denniswilson9317]

I remember about 40 years ago I ask a coworker to teach me about handguns. I had used shotguns and rifles, but my only exposure up to that time to handguns was in the military(one day with a 1911 and half day with a 38 special) and later a Rohm ($10 revolver that fired 22 shorts) and H & R revolver ( 22lr) that I had bought from a friend. He said " first question, do you know what a Ruger is?" I said " sure the Germans carried them". I have to laugh at that now. I have owned many Rugers since then, but no Lugers. All these years later after tiring of new guns and polymer my interest has turned to milsurp. Thanks for this info. The Luger is the next one on my list and this is helpful.

[@Wafflecat09]

Always liked these pretty neat things!

[@Davidow1]

Amazing teachings! Thank you so much!

[@ianbennett1491]

I have my dad's German luger that he got from a German officer at Arnhem.Sadly before I was born my Dad made a mess of it when he decommissioned it.Poor condition but I know it's history and it's story.I love it.

[@hawkeyeinthehouse2995]

Thank you for your informative and insightful video.😉👍😁

[@michaelsly267]

May you prevent many a regretted purchase

[@ericsykes9856]

I love the information thanks alot.. I'm having feed problems, I believe it's in the magazine. One is 3 wide has feed issues. The other is 3.19 with no issues. Also notcing ammo length difference...Oh and it's a stoger American eagle.

[@historicinvestments2587]

Lugers are meant to be looked at, not used. XD

[@RUSTYSURPLUS]

Thanks for that ! i am going to buy my first Luger here real soon, there is a big batch of them being imported in to the USA here real soon .. THANKS

[@HighCaliberHistoryLLC]

Great info, as always!

[@escapefelicity2913]

very well done

[@williamwinn948]

would love to own something like this some day and the p38

[@RickJZ1973]

Excellent video! Luger's are true works of art in my opinion. My first addition to the collection was an early model 1900. Tremendous amount of skill went into Luger production. Quite a bit of hand fitting and polishing of parts. The design was definitely a head of time when it was initially produced.

[@historicinvestments2587]

Can't agree more.

[@dudleyprimeaux3806]

Great, informative video! Thank You!!!!

[@historicinvestments2587]

Our pleasure! Thanks for the comment.

[@hadrianaugustus5712]

Great guide!

[@АлександрСергеев-и9х]

Спасибо за обзор. Обожаю люгер. Жаль не знаю Английский(

[@frankbrowning328]

GREAT VIDEO! So many great tips that will immediately tell you if the gun is original

[@redcat9436]

I own several Lugers but the best shooter is a 7,65 Swiss.

[@Juanpasilver]

Thank you very much for this great informational video!! Question with regards to ammo: I just bought a 1942 P.08 and do not intend to shoot it very frequently as I want to preserve it in its current great condition, but will definitely fire it every now and then to get the feeling. What ammo should be used in these Lugers? Some say +P ammo, some say regular 9mm, others say FMJ, others brass case, and so on... In other words, I just need to know what current ammo is equal or the most similar to the original German 9mm ammo of the era. Please advice. Thanks!

[@briansmithmier2499]

I wouldn't shoot +P out of mine. They weren't designed for those kind of pressures.

[@thefleaflop]

Very nice video,... Thankyou.!.... Many times, in all types of handguns the mag. Is the culprit when the bolt is not held back after last round. I have a p08 where this is the case..the mags work fine in my other luger, and I changed the hold back lever spring but did not fix the issue. I believe the bolt is not travelling far enough to the rear, or,... The hold back lever is not high enough to capture the bolt... Have you ever seen this condition, and can you recommend a test to determine the issue? .. Thanks.😊

[@Wookieherder]

Nice video, but I will add that good reference books will save you from fakes down the road. Also there are online forums for collectors that will gladly help evaluate any P.08 you are looking to buy.

[@corneliusmakin-bird7540]

Was the wooden commercial magazine (with no numbers at the bottom) used extensively during the First World War? I ask as finding info on this is somewhat difficult.

[@jeepgeek1]

Another great video! I bought my first Luger years ago (pre internet) and had to learn these valuable lessons on my own. I am looking forward to more videos... How about some on the Walther 1-9 series pistols and the artillery Luger?

[@hiranhorta]

Muito bom! Muito obrigado! Direto do Brasil!

[@vaporiiz]

great info, thank you!

[@Jethlin2020]

Oh so right about the significant other...believe me I've tried it..lol. Now I just use a torch.

[@historicinvestments2587]

Yessir! They don't seem to understand the joys of cooking gun parts XD Thanks for watching and your support!

[@pilotbarusarao8728]

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[@billg125]

AN informative & professional assessment; thank you! I find that 'the PURIST' collector is a main in the arse. These people inflate the price of the article as well as taking them out of circulation & away from those who would give them, at least, some use. This is my assessment of the 'other' collectable video maker. This bloke can not even handle the guns without the use of gloves!! I also note that he buys up large number of these & other 'collectable' (?) weapons thus removing & inflating these items even further. Even in the vintage motorcycle fraternity, such bikes as the 'Holy Grail" i.e. the 'Brough Superior' should be given some limited usage & NOT treated as lounge room treasures for the reasons quoted. PLEASE, keep up the excellent work as you are providing very useful information & the 'right; attitude as well

[@barefoofDr]

The straw coler is best done in a vat of Potassium Nitrate ,KNO3, that is mealted and the parts diped into untill the straw color is achived. KNO3 melts at 633.2 F.

[@historicinvestments2587]

We actually have a video where we show small parts restoration. Check it out!

[@James-kd5oe]

Did the 1920 commercial come with ivory grips? I have one with those but unfortunately i believe it to have been re blued. Will that affect the value of it? It is fully functional and in very good shape. I must say it is the most accurate pistol i have.

[@tristinjudd2595]

My Luger is a DWM 1921 model and is chambered in 9mm

[@mustafadonduren7314]

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[@totljag1]

What pistol case is that at the beginning of the video ?

[@jab726]

Dr. Antaris, thank you so much for this wonderful video. It is my understanding that "halos" around the serial numbers on the Luger barrel were sometimes stamped before bluing and thus no halos. Is this correct? Was there a year that you can point to ? Again- wonderful video. Thank you.

[@ho_cheol]

very nice 😊😊

[@MuhammadBilal-cw8st]

How much price of 8" bearle

[@nickmessenger4573]

Enjoy your video on a Mauser. I’ve got.1915 p08 Luger. The clip release button falls out doesn’t have a pin in it. Where can I get parts for this?

[@historicinvestments2587]

You are missing the short, flat spring retainer. Try David Rachwal, Handguns of the World, Gun Parts, or any other internet source. It is a pretty common, unnumbered part. Good luck!

[@kevinwilson9589]

Like everyone else watching this video, I've always wanted a "real" Luger. After some "horse trading" at a gun show, I was able to obtain one of those Interarms "Original Mauser" Swiss pattern 6" barrel models in .30 Luger. It is beautifully made and shoots well. My gripe with it is the grips are, for lack of a better term, "boxy looking". Does anyone know where I can find any grips that have a more natural look that would fit? I am on a budget so having something custom made is out of my league. Just curious to see if anyone else has any experience with this, Thanks.

[@historicinvestments2587]

I'd suggest trading it in and using that money + a little extra and get a real 1929 Swiss Bern Luger whose grips are better shaped. Or take a file and re-checker!

[@RogerDier]

You didnt giving the barrel extension arms a tap or a tweak to make a tuning fork tone.. A clear tone tells you the ' fork' is not cracked. Back in the 60s i had a 1902 commercial that wouldnt make a lovely 'ping', but made a flat 'whack'...drat! I had a lead bell...still the 1902 commercial is quite rare...i think only 400 or 6oo were made..memory fails.

[@ArnoldTohtFan]

I've never liked the tapered barrel. It spoils the design. I'd love to see a Luger with a non-tapered barrel.

[@erichenrick6957]

It's still a sexy hand gun

[@jimmycooper7248]

I have a #'s matching 1918 version . At some point it was nickel plated here in US. Would I hurt or help value having it stripped and re-blued?

[@historicinvestments2587]

It would help the value, but the costs to rehabilitate would not be advantageous.

[@robertbeatty2214]

@@historicinvestments2587 No it would not help the value.

[@bgjb-r1499]

How does one get their German Luger appraised and authenticated by a credible and licensed collector.

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[@TheBFN]

What is a good price fo a ww2 german lugar ?... Cheapest to highest

[@Shoim]

Is a refinish Luger loosing a lot of value?

[@allthingsunrelated2919]

Very informative video! Is there a way to contact you directly by email? I have my grandfathers Luger he got as a war trophy back in WWII and I’d like to get some expert advice on the specific model. Thanks!

[@historicinvestments2587]

Glad to hear the video was informative! Send me an email at [e-mail]

[@Eaxcmob]

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[@babbudhaliwal1483]

For sale

[@kolponajosna]

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[@rishabhrai4665]

I have one frm world war 1 time...german luger 9mm

[@nksharma4514]

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[@bostonseifrit3684]

Bass pro has a 50 dollar luger

[@eragon1193]

That luger serial number is my birthday and year. God I want it so bad

[@nksharma4514]

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[@KenLit]

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[@jessepawlak5903]

Not every German is a villain be truthful an honest it's really offensive to Germans

[@historicinvestments2587]

I never said anything about Germans being villains. But if you are using a Luger in a WW2 film, chances are, you are a villain.

[@spangy8405]

I am with you Jesse, however 'HI' didn't say that Germans were villains. This notion comes from Hitler's era. Hollywood, ie Americans, somehow propagandized the Luger to be synonymous with Nazis. This is not true as the Luger played an important part in every era of German history but WAS NEVER the PRIMARY gun of the Nazi soldier. The Walther PP and PPK were as well as the HSC. In Imperial Germany, WW1 era, the Luger WAS the primary weapon. The Artillery Luger was made specifically for WW1 and produced from 1913 to 1918. There were no Nazis in that era. The 1913 Artillery is extremely rare and an early prototype ... good luck finding one. My main point is Luger's have NOTHING to do with Nazis and owning one does not make you a Nazi or evil. Jesse is 1000% right that this stereotype created by Hollywood is offensive to all Germans ... please read your history books. Georg Luger was a brilliant arms designer and the Luger, refined from the Hugo Borchardt's C93, was instrumental in the development of semi automatic pistols. The history of the chain of influence from Maxim, Borchardt, Luger is fascinating and important to the proper understanding of the Luger. By the way the proper pronunciation of Georg is Gay-org, not George as so many think.

[@doodlegassum6959]

6million seems like a bit of an exaggeration especially given that Anne Frank died in hospital

[@georgekren]

Unfortunately, GERMANS, elected, and LOVED HITLER, and LOVED to King over the world. They are not 100% nazis, but would NOT have stopped unless they were defeated.

[@ЮрійМостовий-е7в]

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[@pilotbarusarao8728]

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