Luger Pistol

In many ways the 9mm Luger Pistol (a.ka. german luger) is to semi-automatic what the Colt Single Action Army is to revolvers.

Its classic flowing lines make it one of the most appealing looking auto pistols in terms of appearance. It is the pistol that introduced the 9mm Parabellum (9mm luger) cartridge, a cartridge that became one of the most popular handgun rounds ever made.

As a military sidearm, it saw service in both world wars and was adopted by the armies of a number of European nations. Not surprisingly, collectors keenly seek Luger pistol and some models are extremely valuable.

LUGER CREATOR

Their company, Ludwig Lowe und Companie originally specialized in the manufacture of machine tools and sewing machines.

After gaining a government contract in 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War, the company began to manufacture rifle sight assemblies. Lowe und Companie's skill and precision at this venture soon led to further government contracts, both domestic and foreign. It was not long before sewing machines were traded for weapons as the successful company began making firearms full time.

In 1886, Ludwig died and Isidor began a joint venture with Waffenfabrik Mauser, AG to produce rifles for Turkey. As time passed, the activities of these two companies intertwined together around the successful manufacture of firearms.

Lowe acquired controlling interest in Waffenfabrik Mauser as well as Deutsche Metallpatronenfabrik Lorenz, a German ammunition factory.

The resulting company purchases and corporate shuffling led to the creation of the Deutsche Waffenund Munitionsfabriken (DWM). Georg Luger and Hugo Borchardt were friends and colleagues at the Lowe firm and both had a serious interest and no small measure of success

with self-loading firearm designs and patents as well as ammunition.

Hugo Borchardt, a German born, naturalized U.S. citizen, worked at several small companies before working for the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. of New Haven, Connecticut.

His first patent was given while with Winchester for a machine to cut lubrication grooves into bullets. He also designed the 1878 Sharps rifle which was named after him. In 1890, after employment at various companies in the U.S. and Europe, Borchardt joined the Lowe firm and later designed a large toggle-action semi-automatic pistol that bears his name.

Georg Luger, an Austrian, became involved with firearms as a result of his involvement with Ferdinand von Mannlicher. Luger experimented with rifle designs for bolt action and self-loaders for twenty years before joining Lowe in 1891.

Luger used Borchardt's pistol (luger pistol) as a basis for his now famous pistol. His final design was a pistol that was smaller and lighter than the big cumbersome Borchardt.

As a result the new pistol had much more potential as a military sidearm than the Borchardt.

Characteristic

• Principle of operation: Recoil-operated.
• Caliber: 9 mm (.354 inch).
• Ammunition: 9-mm Parabellum (German, British, Italian, or U.S. manufacture).
• Capacity of magazine: 8 rounds.
• Sights:
  Front: Inverted V blade.
  Rear: Open V notch, nonadjustable.
• Length of barrel: 4.25 inches.
• Weight (empty): 1 pound 14 ounces.
• Range:
  Effective: 25 yards.
  Maximum: 1,150 yards.
• Muzzle velocity: 1,040 feet per second.

German WW2 Weapon Replica from Amazon

	Lee Deluxe Pistol Carbide 4-Die Set With Shellholder For 9MM Luger Md: 90963 List Price: $47.38 Sale Price: $37.26 You save: $10.12 (21%)
	Description Lee Deluxe Pistol Carbide 4-Die Set w/Shellholder For 9MM Luger Md: 90963, The Lee Deluxe Pistol Die set combines the world's most popular carbide three die set with the Lee carbide factory crimp die at a great price...

	WE Full Metal Luger (Compact) Silver Gas Blow Back Gun BB -- WE-040 Sale Price: $135.00
	Description Newly released from WE, Full Metal Luger (Compact) Silver Gas Blow Back Gun

	WE Full Metal Luger-4 BB -- WE-037 Sale Price: $119.50
	Description Newly released from WE, Full Metal Luger (Compact) Gas Blow Back Gun

	WE P08 Luger Gas Airsoft Gun Blowback M Sale Price: $104.99
	Description Specifications: - Velocity: 450 FPS (0.2 g BB) / Range 180 - 200 feet - Barrel Length: 5 inches / 12 cm - Magazine Capacity: 15 Rounds Features: - Gas Blowback - Full Metal Construction - Single Stack Magazine - Functional Safety

	Lee Factory Crimp Pistol Die For 9MM Luger Md: 90860 List Price: $22.77 Sale Price: $19.52 You save: $3.25 (14%)
	Description Lee Factory Crimp Pistol Die For 9MM Luger Md: 90860, A carbide sizer die sizes the cartridge while it is being crimped. The adjusting screw quickly and easily sets the desired amount of crimp. Revolver dies roll crimp...

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