This page is a recognition and identification guide for wwii german collectibles. The pistole parabellumor parabellumpistole pistol parabellum, commonly known as just. By 1908 the german army adopted the luger as its official sidearm. There is perhaps no more enduring symbol of a world war ii german military officer than the luger model p08, their sleek, standardissue sidearm. Adopted by the swiss in 1901 and then by the german army, the luger would remain in. This pistol has ben shot very few times and is in excelent condition. There are four variations of the pistole 1904, which were procured by the imperial navy from 1904 to 1917. The luger is well known from its use by germans during world war i and world war ii. If it were truly mint that is to say, purchased back in 1942 an put in a box for the last 67 years with no corrosion, no wear, then you could name. Any dispute regarding the execution, nonexecution andor. A rare, fully operational world war i luger pistol is among the thousands of firearms so far surrendered in south australia. They refer to it as a pistolen08, because it was adopted by the german army in 1908 in the 9mm parabellum for war caliber.
Though the pistol is recognized by its exposed barrel and butt that fits into ones palm, the most reliable form of identification is by serial number. From its adoption, the luger was synonymous with the german military through the end of world war ii, aaron davis wrote in the standard catalog of the luger ask any world war ii vet of. The german military began using luger pistols in 1908. For those folks that do not know me yet, im very hard of hearing on the phone. The luger was the standard german sidearm throughout world war i.
Mar 30, 2009 im suspicious this may have been refinishedin whch case the value will will be quite a bit less than an authentic luger. Download an epic battle soundtrack made by bootchicken48. Replica denix german luger naval parabellum p08 wwi. The more you know about the luger models you are pursuing, the more confidence, success and fun you will have in your collecting. The luger story by john walter click here for more info.
Jeff waynes the war of the worlds returns to arenas 2021. Rare ww2 german luger p08 krieghoff 8 round magazine holster p38. Luger 1906 royal portuguese army m2 luger 1906 republic of portugal navy. No import marks, this is a veterans bring back gun just out of the estate. Nov 09, 2011 how much money should a ww2 german luger be worth. The luger is well known from its use by germans during world war i and world war ii, along with the interwar weimar republic and the postwar east german volkspolizei. Identify your german luger 761b by the serial number, proof symbol, production year stamp and the manufacturers mark. At the end of the war the german army was demobilized and most guns were. Wells this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the united states and most other parts of the world at.
Follow our kameraden in arms stosstruppen1918, he is our historical advisor and a close collaborator of the idt. I think 1943 was the last year for luger production, although some were probably assembled from spare parts later. Oct 06, 2016 the german luger pistol is a wonderful piece of history. The germany navy was looking to replace its longobsolete reichsrevolvers at the same time the army was, but while the army was also dealing with the expense of adopting the new mauser 98 rifles, the navy needed far fewer pistols and had a budget on hand to buy them. German luger lange pistole 08 artillery model nonfiring. The german luger was the favored german handgun in world war ii, though it was developed prior to the 1st world war.
There were many failed attempts on the fuhrers life, but this is potentially the only one that required a customized gu. German walter p08 parbellum luger pistol on display at the skanderborg bunker museum, denmark. The pistol, in pristine condition, was left on the counter at the. I really would appreciate any help if there is a range someone could give me. At the end of the 1953 film war of the world, earth is saved from alien invaders when they are apparently killed by common bacteria. The second world war is the biggest and hopefully the last globalscale conflict this world will ever see. There are a total of 41 world war 2 service pistols 19391945 in the military factory. Wwii german luger pistol this is the official pistol of the officers of the german armed forces during the early days of the war. The luger was the standard issue sidearm of the german army through world war i and world war ii, even though it was in the process of. Luger post war krieghoff luger krieghoff post war commercial luger detachable. This semiautomatic pistol was used by the germans during wwi and wwii. With the start of world war i in 1914, the german military ordered the model 190814 luger by the hundreds of thousands.
Unfortunately,there is a lot of crappy postwar lugers and copies made by low quality factories. Wells, first serialised in 1897 by pearsons magazine in the uk and by cosmopolitan magazine in the us. Replica denix german luger naval parabellum p08 wwi wwii. Made famous by german forces in two world wars, the luger is the quintessential bucket list gun. German luger naval parabellum p08 wood grips nonfiring. This rare luger is believed to be one of three sevenshot baby lugers to exist in.
The script can be a bit clunky in places, but all in all i think its fairly well acted for the most part. A real luger,made by the proper manufacturer,in good or pristine condition,with original accessories is worth a fortune. What a lot fewer people know about is the third major german military version of the luger. Sell your german luger for free today on gunsamerica. The cases feature a 3d map of the bastogne area, the german surrender letter delivered to the 101st airborne in bastogne, and the famous nuts reply. In luger, renowned gun expert john walter traces the history of this semiautomatic pistol from an early design by hugo borchardt in the 1890s through its use in the trenches of the first world war to the final days of the third reich in wwii. Luger p08 pistol stock photo download image now istock.
The luger was made popular by its use by germany during world war i and world war ii. In german army service, it was adopted in slightly modified form as the pistole. Descriptions point out clearly defined points that should be noted. German soldiers, aware of their desirability, even used them as bait for booby traps. The remainder of the german order, consisting of 28,000 pistols, was intercepted by allied forces in september 1944. Original wwii german luger p08 black leather flap holster 1940s. This gun was part of a estate along with aa set of german officers binoculars i could have bought for five hundred dollars but i was stupid i guess. London, uk 28 feb, 2020 one of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, jeff waynes musical version of the war of the worlds alive on stage. Luger p08 this was the standard german side arm starting in 1908. Mar 06, 2015 from its adoption, the luger was synonymous with the german military through the end of world war ii, aaron davis wrote in the standard catalog of the luger ask any world war ii vet of. The 5 most expensive firearms in rias september auction.
By downloading or embedding any media, you agree to the terms and. Luger production continued sporadically during the post war period, in part due to restrictions on german arms manufacture imposed by the treaty of versailles. The story of the worlds most famous handgun kindle. One in particular was created solely for the assassination of adolf hitler. Would anyone know the value of an old german luger. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Max, c4d, fbx, obj and many other formats included.
In war of the worlds the aliens from the 1953 invasion are brought out of suspended animation when radiation kills the infecting bacteria. Production ramped up for world war i and the gun became a prized trophy for. One of the worlds most recognizable and collectible pistols can now be yours with this non firing denix replica. World war ii metal detecting german guns eastern front battlefield relic hunting duration. Rare world war i german luger pistol surrendered in south. Seeing service through both wwi and wwii, production was discontinued in 1942, although many german troops and officers were issued the luger p08 throughout the war. If this is a 67 year old pistol, you will expect some wear on the gun. One of the most desirable luger pistols that a collector can aspire to is a world war iera imperial german navy luger with its distinctive 150mm 5. It is the most common luger and the least desired because of the caliber, as the ammo is fairly expensive. It was removed off of a german officer during wwi by their great grandfather who shot and killed this officer.
To the best of our knowledge, all the examples shown are original pre1945 manufacture. Highly detailed world war ii 3d models collection for 3d scene and visualizations. This was a barreled dwm 1917 wwi navy luger reworked by installation of a barrel for the reichsmarine post wwi navy. Replica denix german luger parabellum p08 wwi wwii non. German luger lange pistole 08 nonfiring wood grips. Wwii metal detecting discover history 7,091,569 views 12. All matching numbers except magazine which is proper time period for the gun. We also sell spare magazines as well as luger parts. The luger pistol was a common device in german warfare, but not all were made exactly the same. May 22, 20 my world war two german luger ammo jonboy09. The story of the worlds most famous handgun tells how it came to be. You can reach harry or marcia by phone at 9284680306 or by fax at 9284680307.
They are similar in design to the holsters produced for the 1904 trials wit. Download a pdf with pricing, value and reference information for luger firearms, courtesy of the standard catalog of firearms. That said, it was a historic moment that helped shape the modern world. The sale indicated the growing interest of world war ii collectors in items once owned by the italian dictator. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the. The allies permitted official production to begin in 1925 at simson and company. There were many failed attempts on the fuhrers life, but this is potentially the only one that required a customized gun. The distinctive look of the luger and its role in german military history make it the worlds most famous handgun. The novels first appearance in hardcover was in 1898 from publisher william heinemann of london. Some friends of mine are looking at the value of an old german luger. This was a total game changer for the luger pistol and the fortunes of the dwm factory. Probably one of the most recognizable pistols in the world, the luger entered german service in 1908 and remained the primary issue pistol through two world wars. The war of the worlds is a science fiction novel by english author h. I like the characters and the 3 different pov works really well to.
This naval version of one of the worlds most recognizable and collectible pistols can now be yours with this non firing denix replica. It has 1917 on the barrel, it has the german eagle on the barrell, sides and holster. Although it was officially replaced by the p38 in 1940, the luger continued in service with the german military through the rest of wwii. World war 2 service pistols 19391945 military factory. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. With the firstperson shooter of the war of the worlds.
I get that its not war of the worlds in the wells sense and if youre expecting an action series then this is not for you. The world at war 1x10 wolfpack uboats in the north atlantic 19391943. Excellent original condition with nice original blue, but has typical wear on the grip straps. I also have a box of 30 luger ammo 50 rounds that was with it but i have no idea how old it is or if it is worth anything. List of world war ii firearms of germany wikipedia. As in the modern wars prior, it was the service pistol that proved the last line of defense for the warfighter of world war 2. Hi guys wanted to share our completed set of display cases made to honor the battle of the bulge. How to identify a german luger 761b gone outdoors your.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Aug 16, 2017 a rare, fully operational world war i luger pistol is among the thousands of firearms so far surrendered in south australia. Sometimes known as the german luger, the luger parabellum, or simply the luger, the pistole parabellum 1908 was designed in 1898 by georg luger. Luger pistol meant for hitler assassination war history online. Luger s marketing genius in this regard equaled his genius in pistol design. Nov 29, 2008 my grandfather fought in wwii, and he brought home 3 notable items, that have remained with us for years. Only the german version of these conditions is authentic.
Luger book by john walter official publisher page simon. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Click here to view our holsters, where you can pair a holster with the luger of your choosing. Apr 17, 2009 whatever flavors of the luger trip your trigger, learn as much as you can about those models, their markings, and the history around that era. Today, it is still desired by collectors both for its unique design and for its connection to the history of nazi germany, and luger.
Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. With the start of world war i in 1914, the german military ordered the model 190814 luger. A robert klaas dagger, a 80 ft nazi banner, and a luger. This is a pressed bridle leather holster made to accompany luger pistols during the 1905 trials held by the dutch military. 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. Luger in the luger pistol was a german army side arm used during world war i and world war ii.
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