Conversion unit

luger1 · 09-21-2017, 12:03 AM

Have a 4"(?) barrel conversion unit, nearly new in a oak box, in mint condition, with german army proof stamps. Don't know how to post pictures but would appreciate an idea as to value. Serial number range is in the 4XXX. If you send me your e-mail address, I will send you pictures. Thanks for your help.

DonVoigt · 09-21-2017, 10:15 AM

Send me your pictures and I'll post them. PM inbound to you.

DonVoigt · 10-03-2017, 08:36 PM

Here are luger1's pictures, sorry for the delay, I lost the thread! CRS strikes again.

Luger1, the box is definitely not original. The matrial, shape, layout, latch, and hinges are all more recent.

LU1900 · 10-03-2017, 11:47 PM

Seems to be a 8" barrel conversion in 22Lr for the 4" barrel standard and for the navy in 6"
Two 'guide sleeve' on the barrel , sorry gogol translation

DonVoigt · 10-04-2017, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by LU1900

Seems to be a 8" barrel conversion in 22Lr for the 4" barrel standard and for the navy in 6"
Two 'guide sleeve' on the barrel , sorry gogol translation

Yes, it does appear to be the later type barrel insert, with an "extra" short spacer that would/could allow the unit to be used in a 6" barreled luger.

It is not a period piece of the kit; but useful.

I made one for my kit and have used it in a 6" "navy" shooter. Works fine, and actually looks better when installed.

sheepherder · 10-04-2017, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by luger1

...would appreciate an idea as to value...

There are several multi-page discussions w/pics of the various mfg's and variations of the conversion units on this forum. [Search!]

I don't own one but do read any thread that pops up, and they seem to go for ~$450 - ~$600 on GB & eBay. Even the incomplete ones list at the lower price; wooden box doesn't really seem to affect value unless an actual military-issue box with accessories.

The ERMA unit seems to be most common; the Lothar-Walther next. The Metric caliber doesn't have much following here [4mm?], the sub-caliber ammunition must be hard to find even on The Continent.

The longer K98 conversions pop up occasionally for higher prices.

Vlim · 10-04-2017, 11:09 AM

Collecting conversion units and sub-caliber inserts is fun. There are many solutions and some interesting calibers for those kits.

22lr
.22 centerfire
.22 short
4mm Lienhard
4mm M20
Etc...

LU1900 · 10-06-2017, 08:39 PM

Klauss have a nice collection about those items !!

09-21-2017, 12:03 AM	#1
luger1 User Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Conversion unit Have a 4"(?) barrel conversion unit, nearly new in a oak box, in mint condition, with german army proof stamps. Don't know how to post pictures but would appreciate an idea as to value. Serial number range is in the 4XXX. If you send me your e-mail address, I will send you pictures. Thanks for your help.

09-21-2017, 10:15 AM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,442 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Send me your pictures and I'll post them. PM inbound to you. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

10-03-2017, 08:36 PM	#3
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,442 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Here are luger1's pictures, sorry for the delay, I lost the thread! CRS strikes again. Luger1, the box is definitely not original. The matrial, shape, layout, latch, and hinges are all more recent. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

10-03-2017, 11:47 PM	#4
LU1900 User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: FRANCE Posts: 908 Thanks: 42 Thanked 469 Times in 197 Posts	Seems to be a 8" barrel conversion in 22Lr for the 4" barrel standard and for the navy in 6" Two 'guide sleeve' on the barrel , sorry gogol translation __________________ Best regards from France...Patrice https://www.fichier-pdf.fr/2016/03/1...nd-snail-drum/

10-06-2017, 08:39 PM	#8
LU1900 User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: FRANCE Posts: 908 Thanks: 42 Thanked 469 Times in 197 Posts	Klauss have a nice collection about those items !! __________________ Best regards from France...Patrice https://www.fichier-pdf.fr/2016/03/1...nd-snail-drum/

10-04-2017, 11:09 AM	#7
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,989 Times in 1,205 Posts	Collecting conversion units and sub-caliber inserts is fun. There are many solutions and some interesting calibers for those kits. 22lr .22 centerfire .22 short 4mm Lienhard 4mm M20 Etc...