1917 Artillery Luger Id help

ithacaartist · 07-29-2013, 09:03 AM

Gene,

Welcome to the forum. I must say, you have 2 gorgeous Lugers! (Time to get out my drool bucket and attach it under the chin!) I didn't notice any mention of the internal parts, many of which should also be numbered--usually last 2 digits of sn. I hope they are, as not matching would affect value.

For the holster, board stock, strap, and double mag pouch to complete your rig, there is no easy answer. The WTS section of the forum has had them, but also check other forums, esp. Jan Still's; Simpson's is another possible source, but be prepared to pay top dollar retail for anything there; other sellers and outlets offer them sporadically; they will appear on various auction sites. I think you may get the idea...networking, research, diligence, and PATIENCE will all pay off for you, in varying combinations. Did I mention luck?

You may be having the early symptoms of "Luger-itis". There is no cure, but the condition can be maintained by acquiring more Lugers!

David Parker

07-29-2013, 09:03 AM	#1
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,347 Thanks: 7,285 Thanked 2,579 Times in 1,366 Posts	Gene, Welcome to the forum. I must say, you have 2 gorgeous Lugers! (Time to get out my drool bucket and attach it under the chin!) I didn't notice any mention of the internal parts, many of which should also be numbered--usually last 2 digits of sn. I hope they are, as not matching would affect value. For the holster, board stock, strap, and double mag pouch to complete your rig, there is no easy answer. The WTS section of the forum has had them, but also check other forums, esp. Jan Still's; Simpson's is another possible source, but be prepared to pay top dollar retail for anything there; other sellers and outlets offer them sporadically; they will appear on various auction sites. I think you may get the idea...networking, research, diligence, and PATIENCE will all pay off for you, in varying combinations. Did I mention luck? You may be having the early symptoms of "Luger-itis". There is no cure, but the condition can be maintained by acquiring more Lugers! David Parker __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894