Lugerman 45 GAP from original Luger

Edward Tinker · 11-26-2017, 02:05 AM

Two years ago I was visiting Eugene at his shop to pick up my 9mm carbine. He was showing me his conception and some parts he had made for the 45 ACP Luger that he was making (and now selling).
His original idea was to try and make 'drop in' 45 Gap breach-block and barrels that would fit into a luger donor that a person might have. Eugene got around to thinking that was not a workable idea, as each set would need to be hand fitted and require some slight alterations of the frame and upper.
I eventually made a deal for four sets. Gave a set to Don Voigt for helping me with several projects.
At the next Allentown Show I was talking to Eugene and asked him what it would cost to have him fit and make up a 45 Gap luger for me. After some wheelin-n-dealing I traded some luger parts and cash and ended up with a deal for a 45 Gap Luger - complete
and a 45 ACP Luger - complete

Both are single shot - we discussed a magazine fed by a manual process, we talked about a auto luger, both would have cost me several thousand dollars for all the work. I decided, mainly because I was moving that I had enough invested already.
Shown is the final product, next two postings will be the work up...

11-26-2017, 02:05 AM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	Lugerman 45 GAP from original Luger Two years ago I was visiting Eugene at his shop to pick up my 9mm carbine. He was showing me his conception and some parts he had made for the 45 ACP Luger that he was making (and now selling). His original idea was to try and make 'drop in' 45 Gap breach-block and barrels that would fit into a luger donor that a person might have. Eugene got around to thinking that was not a workable idea, as each set would need to be hand fitted and require some slight alterations of the frame and upper. I eventually made a deal for four sets. Gave a set to Don Voigt for helping me with several projects. At the next Allentown Show I was talking to Eugene and asked him what it would cost to have him fit and make up a 45 Gap luger for me. After some wheelin-n-dealing I traded some luger parts and cash and ended up with a deal for a 45 Gap Luger - complete and a 45 ACP Luger - complete Both are single shot - we discussed a magazine fed by a manual process, we talked about a auto luger, both would have cost me several thousand dollars for all the work. I decided, mainly because I was moving that I had enough invested already. Shown is the final product, next two postings will be the work up... Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Edward Tinker; 11-28-2017 at 03:38 PM.