@@Unknown_Ooh got any evidence to back that up? Anything at all? This man is a military antique collector, I’m guessing he knows a bit more than you buddy
When I was a teen back in 1950's, me and a friend played with brand new Lugers with consecutive serial numbers. My friends father picked up five of these guns right off the assembly line at the end of WWII. The last time I spoke with my friend, he still has all five and three have never been fired.
Lots of war material around when i was a kid. Fathers & uncles brought it all back. Some stayed in storage for decades. I just sold the my last 2 Nazi flags to a WWII museum. What else can happen to this stuff?
You’re close up shots of these Lugers really make you understand why the Germans transitioned to the p-38. The amount of machining and hand fitting parts to make a Luger is immense.
Owning/shooting multiple examples today confirms the hand finish trouble militarily for lugers, they are quite finicky. You can usually slap the upper of a p38 and swap the lower off another example and they run fine, that doesn’t usuLly happen with luger parts
They were quite prone to jamming and misfiring from what I've heard. The one I had unfortunately I never shot because I did not want to degrade its value. It was so beautiful I should have never gotten rid of it it's very stupid thing to do
@@ClownWhisper it’s really just previous generations that don’t understand gun values. I told my uncles I admire Mauser rifles they almost scoff at me because they literally buy them for a few dollars in their day.
Speaking of survivors in amazing condition: In the 1970's my dad acquired a brand new, never fired, WW II government issue M1911A1. It was still in the box, wrapped in paper, in cosmoline. As people often did in those days dad had the GI .45 customized and turned it into a Gold Cup clone. Later he discovered that this particular 1911 was highly collectible, made by the Remington-Rand typewriter company. Very rare. He had taken a $2,000 collector piece and spent $300 turning it into a $700 gun.
I could not take my eyes off the screen, thank you for a most informative video, I had a Luger in the past and have always loved them. Thank you for showing them
the patience is so unbelievable, true firearms genius right there, so happy he has a museum piece for storage on his own, love it when he smiles, cant await next wednesday
It's a piece of art but firearm genius it is not. It was notoriously unreliable in the field prone to jamming. I had one myself although I never fired it
An excellent story about the Luger, but when you got to the G33/40, I had one and it was in excellent condition. It was taken as a war trophy by the brother of my neighbor. He had hundreds of items, daggers, flags, and that sort of stuff. They showed it to me and I was sold. I asked to see the collection several times a year. One time I saw the slightest rust/corrosion on the but of the rifle so they gave it to me for safekeeping. And that I did for the next 49 years. Finally the son of the brother asked his aunt to have me return them, which I sadly did. There was a Mauser .22 rifle that was so accurate even with iron sights and I shot it in competition, won lots of matches. But the 8mm rifle was the beauty. I was trained as a machinist and eventually opened my own aircraft/spacecraft shop. I say that to tell you that I recognize quality machining, and "my" rifle was finished even better than yours. There weren't any machining marks anywhere, it was as though every surface was ground. The receiver was perfect. All the wording was machine engraved, with no stampings at all except the front sight guard. I was a semi-permanent customer at my local gun shop, California Arms in West LA, and never saw anything to compare, only the usual long rifle. I got some original boxes of ammo and after 30 years took it to the range, it was great. A major difference between our rifles was that my stock was laminated wood, about 20 layers. That beauty would never warp. I am sorry I never made close-up pictures of them so I only have one shot of them. I do have that picture and would be pleased for you to see it. I have the picture but I don't know how to get it to you.
My grandfather was a pilot in the South African Air Force in North Africa during WW2. All the aircrew were after either Lugers or Colt 1911 as the revolvers they were issued with were crap. My grandfather got hold of a Luger and when he returned to South Africa after the war he brought it back and registered it. Sometime in the early 90’s the police contacted him and said they had recovered his Luger and wanted to know why he had not reported it stolen. Turns out they had found another Luger with an identical number.
You really have some History items in your possession. I hope you'll continue to do videos like this because there are lot of people out there who really enjoy watching it. My compliments.
Amazing video - I can't stop drooling. Significant extra credit for the Young Frankenstein reference! It would be such an honor to own an authentic Luger. Thanks for giving us poor folks such a wonderful glimpse.
I really like this show,I can still remember seeing these in the gun shop in my home town just not in the best of condition, very informative,I subscribed to your channel because of the quality of this show
I am basically ignorant when it comes to foreign made guns. But, in my later years in life, I've become fascinated with them. I have learned so much from your videos. I really appreciate you sharing your love and knowledge of these firearms. This video even more than others, have left me awed. Keep up the good work.
And that is exactly why the guy from world of lugers said that he didn't think that the luger that I brought him to inspect had ever hardly been shot other than its initial tests because the line it was barely visible it wasn't even a complete line and the back of the start. It was exquisite it looked much like most of these and I wished I would have never sold it
New Luger pistols are always nice to see. Dr. Who was always a fun show especially with Elizabeth Sladen. I always liked the .30 Luger the best because it shoots very clean and very accurate. That number 71 Mauser Luger had a beautiful fit on the extractor and on the other parts also.
Tom I had the pleasure of owning that G33/40 for awhile and it is one carbine I regret ever selling. Watching your video I at first recognized the smoogie and when you showed the serial number my heart skipped a beat. I'm glad you now own it and yes it deserves a separate video on it.
@@guily6669 The way I look at it we are all just temporary custodians of these pieces of history. Plus I can still look at it here in Toms excellent video.
In the 1960's as a kid we had toy lugers, made out of pot metal, which fired caps. God only knows where they were made but they were almost realistic. Today, kids aren't allowed toy guns unless they are in a videogame.
I've always wished my Grandfather's sidearm could be recovered and his pins badges etc. He was conscripted as a Czech citizen into the German Army. He became a artillery officer and after hitler made the mistake of invading Russia he wound up being captured with his unit on the steps toward Moscow. He did not get out till 49ish. He was lucky being officer and an office worker by trade he was made admin both in the logging camp outside Smolensk, and when Winter set in they were moved North to a coal mine where he still was lucky to be admin and liked by the guards since he spoke some Russian since my Grandmother was born in St Petersburgh..
Thank you very much sir. Most excellent firearms. Just amazing! That rifle is just truly incredible. These are some of the finest weapons I have ever seen. Your knowedge is critical to understanding just what these pieces represent. Again, thank you.
Absolutely beautiful. Great review. A few years ago I found a 1918 DWM Luger in my wife's grandfather's attic. Unfortunately it wasn't very good condition but it was still very exciting. Also found was a Walther PP which was in better condition.
Great video. I have a Swiss contract one in mint condition that looks exactly like yours. One of two all matching Lugers I bought from Ralph Shattuck 20 years ago
Tom your collection of Lugers truly are amazing in every way! Thru the years I have picked up a couple of very nice Lugers but yours are truly the best of the best! Thanks for posting!
Ive seen a Luftewaffe Kreighoff with the gold button accents in mint condition come through my local gun shop. Dude sold it to us with a singer 1911 and we put it up for sale for 5k. It wad nicer than any of the lugers you showed me today
@@LegacyCollectibles its a 1940. I was able to snap 2 photos when it did come through they arent high rez but its better than nothing. I can send them to your email.
In 1913 my grandfather walked into his local gun shop in Newark NJ and purchased a Luger 30. It is still in mint condition and probably the sweetest action of any gun I have ever fired. Amazingly enough as a Merchant Marine that was fluent in German and touring London during the Lusitania sinking he spent 1 year in a British prison as a suspect. Found innocent he spent the rest of his life as salesman in NYC.
Those Lugers are all pristine works of art, but as a fan of the G 33/40, what you have there is truly one of a kind! I have never seen one in factory fresh condition -- at least not an authentic one! Truly magnificent!!!
what a joy after a long day on the farm, to lay down, pick up the computer, put my worries aside and see a wonderful presentation. thank you thomas.......................................bob w
Would be especially interesting to know the history of these artifacts, how they survived unscathed the cataclysmic conditions during later stages of the war.
This Gun wasn’t even a Nazi Gun? It’s a commercial variation made for sale in Switzerland, a neutral country during all of both WWI & WWII... The greater majority of German soldiers were just that, soldiers and not Nazis. So calling a WWI era, designed, pistol a Nazi weapon is beyond a stretch.
Bought a German Luger about 10 years ago, it was made in 1940 and has a 1942 code. All numbers match except on the mag, has the Waffen Eagle code 655. The smoothest, lightest recoil and sweetest pointing pistol I have ever fired in my 75 years. I will never get rid of it.
Great review. My Father was a Sgt. in a US Combat Engineer Battalion and went through D Day, Battle Of The Bulge, Luxembourg, Germany, & Austria. He told me that they had captured a German artillery crew and he took an Officers Artillery Luger with the 8 inch barrel from the Officer. Sadly some other GI must have liked it as they stole it from him.
S/42 BRAND FACTORY NEW..I have one that was brought home by a 10th Mountain Division Trooper. I did have 2..They were taken from Hitlers ARMS ROOM at his "Eagles Nest" in Austria where 10th stayed for a while.. Also a Knights Cross he brought home - I have it as well...Have had this stuff over 40 years....It gives goose bumps to just look at the Pistol....
Nail down that PROVENANCE if you can through records and research. Correct and clear provenance and examination by a KNOWN authority in Nazi and WW2 memorabilia would amount to 10 times the price of a similar item.
When I was stationed in Germany in the USAF in the mid 60s, my roommate, who spoke German and had a car, would go to small towns and go door to door asking residents if they had a Luger they would like to sell. Before I left, he had bought at least 50 of them, all in like new condition, and most with the extra mag and holster. He sent them all home to his dad.
About 20 or so years ago, I went down to a local indoor shooting range that also sold guns. I saw in the case, a Luger. The Luger had a hard wooden holster that doubled as a stock to use as a rifle. Inside the wooden holster, was a 12 inch barrel that you would replace the stock barrel with. There were other parts inside the holster that I couldn't identify or remember because I really didn't know much about them. I was just fascinated by the parabolic guns of that time. The place wanted $300...which at that time, I did not have.. but in hind site, I probably couldn't have scrounged up if I wanted to...I should have!
Thank you soo much! I am 18 and from Austria so a real p08 is unobtainable for me yet. So I bought a CO2 Replica and its spray-painted black and not blued :( This video gave me all the right information to blue mine. Thank you sir! Once the wood-grips and metal stamps arrive it will hopefully look just like one of your p08s. I absolutely love your videos
Be careful about bluing, the gun may be made of a zinc alloy, rather than steel. It won't blue the same way. It in Canada and can't get a luger either because of the barrel length, so I'm thinking about the repro airguns too.
Bought a 1917 Naval Luger with an 8" barrel at a pawn shop in Tampa. I didn't have the money he was asking so he let me have it for $375. which was all I had at the time. Loved that Pistol. It got stolen in a burglary.
Mine was bought about 1964 but was called the "artillery" model. At that time you could still buy from ads in the back off The American Rifleman. All numbers matched except breakdown lug and magazine. Didn't come with the wooden holster/butstock. Wish it had.
Just bought the DWM 1918 9mm as a selfpresent, 2 Mags and Holster tagged 1941 Brown leather. Paid 1k $ and all numbers fit, I guess thats pretty cheap For Europe. 375$ is ridicouls. 😜
That carbine is insane. The Waffen stamps look like they were done yesterday. I have brand new rifles that don't have numbers stamped in the metal that clean and crisp.
@@thomaswhiteman4261 I'm a poor gun guy and I look at these beautiful awesome guns and drool is running down my chin. If only I had Trump money ... Plus you seem to be a guy you could have a drink with and fondle rare guns and feel the amazingness of how cool it is to touch such firearms history and to possess it at this time. Give me a Swiss Luger any day !
Loved it! Beautiful guns. I come from a country (Australia) where having an interest in the history, engineering and mechanics of firearms makes you into a 'Homicidal Maniac' so videos like this are as close as I can get to these gems. Look forward to more of the same.
@@andrewbritten593 He's talking about these particular firearms and the negative attitude most of the public has towards those who are interested in guns. He didn't say it was impossible to own a gun. It's also a little ironic you calling someone a "fucktard" when you yourself are functionally illiterate. Did you need someone to fill in your application forms for you? I can't see you managing to write much more than your own name.
@@DespaceMan People say that about England too but it's actually perfectly legal to defend yourself here, both on the street and at home. In the UK you cannot carry "articles" for self defense but you can use something as an expedient or improvised weapon in the heat of the moment, especially within your own home. I have read some real horror stories about law abiding Australians defending themselves in their own homes. Being prosecuted by the state and sued by criminals after people have bashed them whilst defending their homes during burglaries. It seems you are supposed to run and hide and leave them to just take your things and destroy your home. It does seem very difficult to defend your home in Australia. Tragic and ridiculous! British people think we can't defend ourselves but we really can and the law allows for that. Not so much is Australia though. Nanny state style.
We in Germany call it the "Reichsadler" not the Nazi Eagle.Because nobody of us hat ever seen an eagle by voting for this or that party-its the REICHSADLER In English maybe the realmeagle or empireeagle but Naziadler is absolutely wrong ;-)
Hello Legacy Collectibles. I absolutely loved this video! As a matter of fact I loved it so much I subscribed to your channel! I plan on buying one eventually. You know your stuff sir! The Pawn Stars should have you as one of their gun experts!
Loved it. When I was about 12, one of my school friends and friends of our family was a WWII veteran. He brought back two officers' Lugers and they were hanging on the wall in his house. My friend asked his father for me if we could hold them. He let us and explained how they worked. That was the first time I saw and held a real handgun. So thrilling.
I have a WW2 1944 M39 Mosin Nagant with the original WW2 stock! Not a refurbished one :D it has the 3 rounded dovetail joints in the stock reflecting it was made during the war! It's such a beautiful rifle... the action smooth like butter. I also own a mint condition 24ct gold plated centennial 66 winchester 30-30 carbine. Never been fired before. It was won in a shooting competition in Hilo Hawaii by a couple. And get this.. the rifle came with the original box that it would have come in if you were to buy it from a store! It's price tag is still on it too! Priced at $89.00 in 1966!
There is a firearms museum out West that has Patton's M1. If you ever do decide to donate any or all of those incredible, mint-condition firearms, that would be a good place to consider.
This really Blows my Mind! They look Beautiful! Greets directly from SUHL Thüringen!:) Appreciate your Obsession with Fabric New Guns, this is really an Delight!:)
