Just wanted to say Hello

paid4c4 · 07-01-2010, 10:03 AM

This is my first post on the forum, since it's my first time be gentle. I've been collecting, buying, buiding and occasionally selling M1 Garands for a long time. I've only recently became interested in Lugers after acquiring a Nambu in a multi-gun trade. Yesterday a friend paid a debt with a 1915 DWM, military luger. I found the Luger Forum and have been scouting it out. A lot of information to learn. I'm affaird if I'm not careful Lugers could become habit forming, which is the last thing in the world I need, something else to collect.
Any way Hello to everyone, I look forward to meeting you on the forum.
Regards;
Bill

PS: I have edited the manufacturer from Erfurt to DWM.

alanint · 07-01-2010, 10:11 AM

Welcome aboard, Bill!

You have found the best place anywhere to get a Luger education!

Edward Tinker · 07-01-2010, 10:16 AM

Bill welcome; there isn'y too much fear of us not being gentle; we are a pretty nice group, although when we post, we'll give you the honest truth.

Nambu's (devloped by Col Nambu) is a good weapon, although you'll hear rumors to the contrary. Is it a large trigger guard or small trigger guard? And the date on the left side?

The 1915, we'd love to see pictures of it.

Any markings on the front gripstrap or anything unusual about it.

Ed

Frank · 07-01-2010, 11:18 AM

Hello Bill, WELCOME!! Yes, Lugers can become an illness!!

It's called Lugeritis. It takes many forms, but it isn't usually fatal (unless your wife, if you have one, does't understand).

FNorm · 07-01-2010, 12:53 PM

Too Late! You have a luger and you're on this forum! DOOMED!!!!

FN

lugerholsterrepair · 07-01-2010, 03:32 PM

Bill..it's my first time be gentle. You say that to all the girls! Photo's?

Jerry Burney

paid4c4 · 07-01-2010, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank

Hello Bill, WELCOME!! Yes, Lugers can become an illness!!

It's called Lugeritis. It takes many forms, but it isn't usually fatal (unless your wife, if you have one, does't understand).

Those of us that collect M1 Garands call it Garanditis and it's a terrible disease to catch. I don't have Garanditis and can stop collecting them any time I want, Not!
Bill

the gunman · 07-01-2010, 05:22 PM

Welcome Bill you will love it here.

mrerick · 07-01-2010, 05:33 PM

I have Garanditis too... That must make me a carrier!

Welcome!

Marc

BogeyB · 07-01-2010, 09:56 PM

Bill, welcome to the forum! What flavor Garands do you have??

Mike

paid4c4 · 07-01-2010, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BOGEYB

Bill, welcome to the forum! What flavor Garands do you have??

Mike

Mike, I have all four companies that made USGI Garands. I think there is about 35 in all keeping each other company in the safe. I have several in different stages of being built waiting for parts or stocks. I can stop collecting them any time I want, honest!
Bill

BogeyB · 07-01-2010, 10:32 PM

Bill,

I'm afraid that you have terminal Garnditis. The only hope for you is to send at least two of each to me! This will lower the Garanitis to a livable level!

Mike

Railsplitter · 07-02-2010, 06:43 AM

M1 Garands and Lugers ... Sir, I admire your taste in firearms !! Welcome to The Forum !!

paid4c4 · 07-02-2010, 07:17 PM

There have been enough posts from members liking M1 Garands I thought you might enjoy one of my last Garand projects. This is a picture of a five digit Springfield Armory Garand which was a rusted piece of junk receiver when I started on it. The stock is a Macon Georgia Walnut stock which I fitted and finished. I'd rather build a rifle from a receiver than buy a complet rifle, everyone to his own likes and dislikes. I'm sure if I get involved in Lugers I'll try to build one. I know that's crazy but I have found the best way for me to learn how some thing works is to build one. I'm sure I'll need a lot of help to build a Luger. Garands are a piece of cake but the parts are much bigger.

Regards:
Bill

07-01-2010, 10:03 AM	#1
paid4c4 User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 62 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Just wanted to say Hello This is my first post on the forum, since it's my first time be gentle. I've been collecting, buying, buiding and occasionally selling M1 Garands for a long time. I've only recently became interested in Lugers after acquiring a Nambu in a multi-gun trade. Yesterday a friend paid a debt with a 1915 DWM, military luger. I found the Luger Forum and have been scouting it out. A lot of information to learn. I'm affaird if I'm not careful Lugers could become habit forming, which is the last thing in the world I need, something else to collect. Any way Hello to everyone, I look forward to meeting you on the forum. Regards; Bill PS: I have edited the manufacturer from Erfurt to DWM. Last edited by paid4c4; 07-01-2010 at 06:55 PM.

07-01-2010, 10:16 AM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	Bill welcome; there isn'y too much fear of us not being gentle; we are a pretty nice group, although when we post, we'll give you the honest truth. Nambu's (devloped by Col Nambu) is a good weapon, although you'll hear rumors to the contrary. Is it a large trigger guard or small trigger guard? And the date on the left side? The 1915, we'd love to see pictures of it. Any markings on the front gripstrap or anything unusual about it. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

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lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Bill..it's my first time be gentle. You say that to all the girls! Photo's? Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

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the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Welcome Welcome Bill you will love it here.

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BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 420 Thanks: 0 Thanked 222 Times in 96 Posts	Bill, welcome to the forum! What flavor Garands do you have?? Mike __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

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alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Welcome aboard, Bill! You have found the best place anywhere to get a Luger education!

07-01-2010, 11:18 AM	#4
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Hello Bill, WELCOME!! Yes, Lugers can become an illness!! It's called Lugeritis. It takes many forms, but it isn't usually fatal (unless your wife, if you have one, does't understand).

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FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Too Late! You have a luger and you're on this forum! DOOMED!!!! FN

07-01-2010, 05:33 PM	#9
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	I have Garanditis too... That must make me a carrier! Welcome! Marc

07-01-2010, 10:32 PM	#12
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 420 Thanks: 0 Thanked 222 Times in 96 Posts	Bill, I'm afraid that you have terminal Garnditis. The only hope for you is to send at least two of each to me! This will lower the Garanitis to a livable level! Mike __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

07-02-2010, 06:43 AM	#13
Railsplitter User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	M1 Garands and Lugers ... Sir, I admire your taste in firearms !! Welcome to The Forum !!

07-02-2010, 07:17 PM	#14
paid4c4 User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 62 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	There have been enough posts from members liking M1 Garands I thought you might enjoy one of my last Garand projects. This is a picture of a five digit Springfield Armory Garand which was a rusted piece of junk receiver when I started on it. The stock is a Macon Georgia Walnut stock which I fitted and finished. I'd rather build a rifle from a receiver than buy a complet rifle, everyone to his own likes and dislikes. I'm sure if I get involved in Lugers I'll try to build one. I know that's crazy but I have found the best way for me to learn how some thing works is to build one. I'm sure I'll need a lot of help to build a Luger. Garands are a piece of cake but the parts are much bigger. Regards: Bill Attached Thumbnails Last edited by paid4c4; 07-02-2010 at 10:15 PM.