I love German engineering. They just really know what they are doing. These pistols aren't cheap, but man are they worth the historical value and money.
Hello. I have a Luger P.08 from 1936. It has a problem. When i close the gate it fires? Like the fiering pin will not lock? Sometimes it fires to shots at a time before it stops. What to do?
@Andreas191280 The simplest likely problem is a fouled firing pin channel. Make sure it is free of dirt/grease/powder residue. If that's not the problem, I feel for you.
@frylock44 The problem is not with the patent - it expired in the US in 1921. The problem is the Pistole Parabellum is not a cost-effective design. It requires extensive machining and hand-fitting to function properly. Mauser made a run of new Parabellum pistols in the 1970's - and they still sell for $700-1200. They couldn't use the 'Luger' name because Stoeger owned the trademark.
@frylock44 Anywhere from $500-700. It all depends on condition, stamps, manufacturing and matching parts.
There was a run of 'Russian capture' refinished Lugers imported a few years ago. These were built with non-matching parts, reblued, and imported by Century Arms - according to the CAI billboard on the right side of the frame. The ones I saw were going for around $450.
@frylock44 Reliability varies from gun to gun. Some are very picky eaters and you will have to keep trying different brands and loadings to find ammo it likes. I've been lucky since both of mine will feed and cycle everything I've tried. It has a very comfortable grip angle, but it doesn't leave much space for a support hand. It points naturally due to the grip angle but the sights are small and the trigger feel is affected greatly a lack of cleaning.
@frylock44 Stoeger and Mitchell Arms sold stainless steel Luger reproductions in the 80's and 90's - but these also fetch upwards of $800-1000. The trouble with these pistols seems to be insufficient hardening of the steel and they tear themselves apart with continued use. The machining and workmanship on these reproductions is a far cry from the original German guns.
You're still better off buying a vintage Luger as a shooter.
@DrakeGmbH Do you know the Mauser Reproductions? my grandfather has one but never shot it. Are they good and do they have the problems like the Stoeger and Mitchell Arms Lugers?
Germans are the smartest engineers in the world. It's too bad Germany is being filled with Turks and other idiots. That banker is right: Germany's IQ is going down because of imigration. Of course, no one could tell the banker he was wrong. All they could do was call him 'racist'. That's their only argument because they know the banker is right. You will never see a Turk invent something like this.
@recoveringcultmember At last, a voice of sanity in the wilderness. Imigration is going to destroy the western world. Look what it has done to the US.
@faffaflunkie Those were either MagTech or Winchester white-box 115gr FMJ's. I haven't tried any JHP's in my Lugers but I doubt they would have a problem. The original 9mm Parabellum design was a 124gr truncated cone bullet which is the general profile of a JHP.
@FLATblacktical This was one of the first semi autos to be widely adopted and one of the first to be produced in mass production. Semi auto pistols were in their infancy in comparison to today. A few years before the Luger, circa 1880 you had the Borschardt pistol, however ungainly it was, proved the concept of the semi auto pistol. Around 1896, you have the Mauser C96, which was the first practical semi auto, then the FN 1900, in 1900, then the Luger in 1902.
The great thing about this gun is that it just radiates evil with a capital "E". It was as if the designers sat around and said "lets make the most villainous looking gun ever."
@WilhelmScreamer It may interest you to know that Switzerland and Bulgaria were the first countries to adopt this pistol - even before Germany.
The Pistole-Parabellum was also reviewed by the US Army as a possible replacement for its service revolvers. While the testers were impressed with the accuracy they were not pleased by its sensitivity to dirt and small diameter cartridge - .30 Luger at the time.
@WilhelmScreamer I have a luger, a 1918 Erfurt. It's a beautifully crafted weapon, the checkering on the grips is perfect, there are no large gaps in between the parts, the machining is top quality. i must agree is looks awesomly evil. you have to admit that the germans, no matter what they were doing, always looked good...from their planes and guns to their uniforms.
@ConcealedCarrier Yes it does. There is an internal hold open lever triggered by the magazine follower button once it is empty.
Take a look at the magazine in the first portion of this video, you'll see the button at the bottom of the channel on the magazine. This is also what you place the loading tool over to compress the magazine spring to make loading easier. A real necessity on Mec-Gar mags!
There is actually a model older than the 1904 Navy Model - the Swiss Ordnance Luger. Luger's design was patented in 1898. Switzerland and Bulgaria were the first countries to voice interest in the gun for military service and Switzerland was the first to adopt it in 1900. The Swiss model has a grip safety, a 4 3/4" barrel and are chambered in 7.65x21 Parabellum - otherwise it is similar to a Navy Luger.
Wonderful video by the way, I've got my eye on a Luger myself, same date too. I was wondering, what ammo works best? Also, where can you get new magazines?
I typically shoot Winchester, Rem/UMC or PMC 115gr FMJ and have had no cycling problems. It seems to be rather tolerant of ammunition variations.
I would recommend replacing the mainspring if you intend to shoot it. As the spring weakens the rear toggle starts to impact the back of the frame as it fully opens. A factory power Wolff spring will do the job - no need for an 'extra power'.
Reproduction magazines are hit-or-miss. I have a Cheaper-than-Dirt brand with wooden base - half the time it seats too high as the mag catch slot is oversized causing the pistol to misfeed. The feed lips were also slightly misshapen when I received it - also causing a misfeed.
I've also seen reproduction magazines by Mec-Gar and Triple K but I haven't tried them.
Original magazines are quite pricey. I've been trying to find a proper one for my pistol - nickel plated with wooden base - but they sell for upwards of $100-200.
Just to follow up on this - I finally picked up a pair of MecGar magazines. They fit and feed wonderfully. Definitely worth the price. The caveat is they come with plastic magazine bases - if that bothers you.
I fitted a wooden base to a nickel MecGar mag to make a reproduction WWI magazine. The springs are so strong the loading tool is a necessity if you wish to load all eight rounds. I should note that I cannot insert a fully loaded magazine with the breech closed - I can with an original.
You have to look at it in the proper frame of reference - that of the first decade of the 20th century. Prior to this the majority of 'automatic' pistols were large, bulky, unwieldy contraptions. This design presented something with a very natural grip angle, eight round magazine in the latest-and-greatest cartridge in a handy package with comfortable recoil.
In this day and age it is a curiosity, but when compared to gate-loading revolvers or fixed magazine autos, it's a breakthrough.
I agree that it is over-hyped in popular culture. The problem is it's become so synonymous with Nazi Germany and its profile is recognizable (or mistakenly attributed in the case of Nambu Type 14's and P.38's).
Despite the fact P.38's were more common during WWII, many movies, television shows, video games, etc will tend to feature 'The Luger' because the name is familiar to a broader crowd than the 'P.38'. Less syllables as well.
I have a 1917 P08 and mine has the ERFURT markings on it. I think that's the same and the Imperial Arsenals of Erfurt. I'm not sure how the serial numbers run but mine is in the 3 digit range. It's in fairly good condition. Shoots spot on but I don't want to shoot it too often as all the SN's are matched. Years ago I found a company on the internet that sold a kit of common parts that break for those that like to shoot them a lot but they were always out of stock.
Georg Luger developed the 9x19 cartridge while working for the recently-formed DWM in Berlin in 1902.
In 1904 the 6" barrel Luger pistol in 9mm was adopted by the German Navy as the Pistole, Marine-Modell 1904. In 1908 the pistol was redesigned to the version you see here and was adopted by the Reichsheer (Imperial German Army) as the Pistole 1908 (P.08). The 8" 'artillery Luger' (Lange Pistole 1908 - LP08) was introduced in 1914, but was used more famously by WWI Sturmtruppen.
Only a couple of years now. It's a bit picky about magazines but will digest any 9x19 I feed it. The P.38 will outshoot it at 25 yards, but it's really due to the sights than the pistol's mechanical ability. If 4" P.08's were legal with a stock I'd give that a try, this pistol does have a stock lug on the rear of the gip.
If you live in the United States it is. Stocks are only permitted on Naval, Artillery, and a select few other models. The 4" Army model is classified as a short barrel rifle if you fix a stock to it.
Well a C.96 is not a Luger, but they are exempt from the NFA regulations - it is perfectly legal to put a stock on a Broomhandle Mauser. There are a number other pistols such as Hi Powers, Webley Mk1 Navals and Bergmann-Bayards which are allowed to legally use their stocks. The criteria is basically - was a stock issued with the weapon? If it was common practice to use the stock, as with a Naval Luger, then it is exempted. It's up to the BATF to decide what qualifies and what doesn't.
I demand a slo-mo video!
Wabaanimkii 2 months ago
@Wabaanimkii Already posted one, see the newer videos.
DrakeGmbH 2 months ago
Man, the bullet on that thing moves slow compared to the C-96 video.
Jaket2000 3 months ago
I love German engineering. They just really know what they are doing. These pistols aren't cheap, but man are they worth the historical value and money.
Dtac25 4 months ago
There are many make for a suppresser of that gun
bunono100 4 months ago
Was there a silencer for this?
FooNado 4 months ago
@FooNado I'm not aware of a suppressor specific to the P.08.
DrakeGmbH 4 months ago
My favourite pistol!
BigMek456 5 months ago
I have always wanted one of these. That and a P38!
36000408 1 year ago
This is a weapon used by the japanise mafia (you know what I mean, start y and end a)
tototo164 1 year ago
is this gun sold yet?
DrFlyer1 1 year ago
Hi, is there a forum where I could over a 08 Luger for sell? Stamped 1918. All parts, even holster have matching numbers.
xatomicxboyx 1 year ago
@xatomicxboyx Try Gunbroker online. It is essentially ebay for guns, and I've always had a good experience there.
Gunny761 5 months ago
Hello. I have a Luger P.08 from 1936. It has a problem. When i close the gate it fires? Like the fiering pin will not lock? Sometimes it fires to shots at a time before it stops. What to do?
Here in Europe it is impossible to find parts.
Andreas191280 1 year ago
@Andreas191280 The simplest likely problem is a fouled firing pin channel. Make sure it is free of dirt/grease/powder residue. If that's not the problem, I feel for you.
overeditor 1 year ago
@overeditor I have cleaned every part of the gun and oiled it again but no luck. I am thinking of by new parts.
Andreas191280 1 year ago
"Da Luga, 9mm Parabehllum, Deutschland's gangstha guhn"
O15Omnicron 1 year ago
lol i can see the bullet passing by :D
derekchenok1996 1 year ago
Hey! :D
Your videos are awesome! :D
You think you can do a video with a Walther P38?
I'd SO love to see one! :D
Xgendude14 1 year ago
NUU you gotta shoot it with one hand! xD
trooper59 1 year ago
Is the patent on the Luger's design up yet? Someone should start making them again.
frylock44 1 year ago
@frylock44 The problem is not with the patent - it expired in the US in 1921. The problem is the Pistole Parabellum is not a cost-effective design. It requires extensive machining and hand-fitting to function properly. Mauser made a run of new Parabellum pistols in the 1970's - and they still sell for $700-1200. They couldn't use the 'Luger' name because Stoeger owned the trademark.
DrakeGmbH 1 year ago
@DrakeGmbH How much will just a shooter grade luger run me?
frylock44 1 year ago
@frylock44 Anywhere from $500-700. It all depends on condition, stamps, manufacturing and matching parts.
There was a run of 'Russian capture' refinished Lugers imported a few years ago. These were built with non-matching parts, reblued, and imported by Century Arms - according to the CAI billboard on the right side of the frame. The ones I saw were going for around $450.
DrakeGmbH 1 year ago
@DrakeGmbH Thanks man I'll look for one at the next show. How well do they shoot in your opinion of historic pistols?
frylock44 1 year ago
@frylock44 Reliability varies from gun to gun. Some are very picky eaters and you will have to keep trying different brands and loadings to find ammo it likes. I've been lucky since both of mine will feed and cycle everything I've tried. It has a very comfortable grip angle, but it doesn't leave much space for a support hand. It points naturally due to the grip angle but the sights are small and the trigger feel is affected greatly a lack of cleaning.
Overall it's still very fun.
DrakeGmbH 1 year ago
@frylock44 Stoeger and Mitchell Arms sold stainless steel Luger reproductions in the 80's and 90's - but these also fetch upwards of $800-1000. The trouble with these pistols seems to be insufficient hardening of the steel and they tear themselves apart with continued use. The machining and workmanship on these reproductions is a far cry from the original German guns.
You're still better off buying a vintage Luger as a shooter.
DrakeGmbH 1 year ago 3
@DrakeGmbH My grandfather picked one up off a nazi in Sicily but gave it away because it gave him nightmares
jekennamer 1 year ago
@DrakeGmbH Do you know the Mauser Reproductions? my grandfather has one but never shot it. Are they good and do they have the problems like the Stoeger and Mitchell Arms Lugers?
HDROSpieler123 3 months ago
if you look closely you can actually see the bullet comeing out of the the barrel
bowlchamp411 1 year ago
Oh, BTW, you think you could do a video with a Walther P38 sometime? :D
I think that would be so awesome :D
Xgendude14 1 year ago
So many awesome guns i wish i had, So little money.........
Choncho203 1 year ago
Where can you get a Luger?
Xgendude14 1 year ago
@Xgendude14
Authentic war time lugers are gonna cost you several thousand dollars
AGeekWithAShotgun 1 year ago
@AGeekWithAShotgun I was asking this guy how much he got THIS Luger for
I mean, $17,000 dollars? Where are you gonna get that?
Xgendude14 1 year ago
@Xgendude14
Looking at his videos, he probably is a gun owner who collects historic firearms. He probably either got it discount from a friend or something idk
AGeekWithAShotgun 1 year ago
How much does a Luger cost?
Xgendude14 1 year ago
Germans are the smartest engineers in the world. It's too bad Germany is being filled with Turks and other idiots. That banker is right: Germany's IQ is going down because of imigration. Of course, no one could tell the banker he was wrong. All they could do was call him 'racist'. That's their only argument because they know the banker is right. You will never see a Turk invent something like this.
recoveringcultmember 1 year ago 4
@recoveringcultmember At last, a voice of sanity in the wilderness. Imigration is going to destroy the western world. Look what it has done to the US.
klesmer 1 year ago
What kind of ammo are you using. Have you tried Winchester "Silvertips" in your classic?
faffaflunkie 1 year ago
@faffaflunkie Those were either MagTech or Winchester white-box 115gr FMJ's. I haven't tried any JHP's in my Lugers but I doubt they would have a problem. The original 9mm Parabellum design was a 124gr truncated cone bullet which is the general profile of a JHP.
DrakeGmbH 1 year ago
Do you own all of these guns?
eggibiggi 1 year ago
@eggibiggi Yes.
DrakeGmbH 1 year ago
this thing was so ahead of its time when it came out. it has a spring nob to aid in the loading processs on the mag...that detaches!
icanttailwhip 1 year ago
The guys who designed that action did horrible in the muzzle flip dept.
FLATblacktical 1 year ago
@FLATblacktical This was one of the first semi autos to be widely adopted and one of the first to be produced in mass production. Semi auto pistols were in their infancy in comparison to today. A few years before the Luger, circa 1880 you had the Borschardt pistol, however ungainly it was, proved the concept of the semi auto pistol. Around 1896, you have the Mauser C96, which was the first practical semi auto, then the FN 1900, in 1900, then the Luger in 1902.
chrismc410 1 year ago
@FLATblacktical So, muzzle flip wasn't a real consideration back then since the concept of semi auto pistols was new and just being perfected.
chrismc410 1 year ago
luger or c.96
KnightsFootball46 1 year ago
wow, nice luger, those things aren't exactly cheap, and especially one from WWI.
you2ubeviewer 1 year ago
my dad has a luger with all the origonal peices from world war 2
ultimategaminunit 1 year ago
dude u suck u got all this nice shit haha no offense though
garandfan12 1 year ago
why does the top go up all the time i thought it holds 8 rounds
keney9769 1 year ago
@keney9769 In my comments I stated:
"I was using half-full magazines to lock the toggle between the three strings."
DrakeGmbH 1 year ago
The great thing about this gun is that it just radiates evil with a capital "E". It was as if the designers sat around and said "lets make the most villainous looking gun ever."
WilhelmScreamer 1 year ago
@WilhelmScreamer It may interest you to know that Switzerland and Bulgaria were the first countries to adopt this pistol - even before Germany.
The Pistole-Parabellum was also reviewed by the US Army as a possible replacement for its service revolvers. While the testers were impressed with the accuracy they were not pleased by its sensitivity to dirt and small diameter cartridge - .30 Luger at the time.
DrakeGmbH 1 year ago
@WilhelmScreamer I have a luger, a 1918 Erfurt. It's a beautifully crafted weapon, the checkering on the grips is perfect, there are no large gaps in between the parts, the machining is top quality. i must agree is looks awesomly evil. you have to admit that the germans, no matter what they were doing, always looked good...from their planes and guns to their uniforms.
LamboK28992 1 year ago
Looks like it has violent recoil for a 9mm.
MrMalicious5 1 year ago
sweet pistol
zmon49 1 year ago
Beautiful gun Drake, I saw pictures of your Webley's on /k/ earlier, hope you put up many videos in the future!
Sodavideos 1 year ago
Does that knuckle-type action lock back on its own with an empty magazine?
ConcealedCarrier 1 year ago
@ConcealedCarrier Yes it does. There is an internal hold open lever triggered by the magazine follower button once it is empty.
Take a look at the magazine in the first portion of this video, you'll see the button at the bottom of the channel on the magazine. This is also what you place the loading tool over to compress the magazine spring to make loading easier. A real necessity on Mec-Gar mags!
DrakeGmbH 1 year ago
How many times would I have to jerk you off just to be able to touch this pistol my good sir?
1488Blitzkrieg1488 1 year ago
did you know the first luger was an 8 mm?
deerhunter29102 1 year ago
@deerhunter29102 The first Borchardt-Luger pistols (1898 and 1899) were chambered in 7.65x22 - also known as .30 Luger or 7.65 Parabellum.
DrakeGmbH 1 year ago
you've got quite the collection of guns, there. How did you manage to get them all?
pyroguy7438 1 year ago
@pyroguy7438 Checking local shops, gun shows and online auction sites once I've got something in mind.
DrakeGmbH 1 year ago
i never knew how to reload one of these untill now
jonasldg 1 year ago
Classy.
UJS8X 1 year ago
The Pistole 08 was invented in 1904 as the Navy model. In 1908, it became a standard issue for the german army. So it´s definatly NOT a nazi pistol.
Geschichtsfreund93 1 year ago
There is actually a model older than the 1904 Navy Model - the Swiss Ordnance Luger. Luger's design was patented in 1898. Switzerland and Bulgaria were the first countries to voice interest in the gun for military service and Switzerland was the first to adopt it in 1900. The Swiss model has a grip safety, a 4 3/4" barrel and are chambered in 7.65x21 Parabellum - otherwise it is similar to a Navy Luger.
DrakeGmbH 1 year ago
the p38 is the nazi pistol
tictac4949 2 years ago
badass..
henrique165 2 years ago
MUGOFDOOM....IT'S NOT A NAZI WEAPON....(IT DIDN'T BELONG TO THE NSDAP)...it's a GERMAN PISTOL..
tuyocuyo 2 years ago 31
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Hitler's favourite nazi weapon
Flyglobespan93 2 years ago
It's not a Nazi weapon.
mugofdoom 2 years ago 33
This man is correct. This Luger is dated 1917 - making it an Imperial German pistol. It has only Imperial Army acceptance marks - no Waffenamts.
However this is a semantic argument as many P.08's were in service with the Wehrmacht.
DrakeGmbH 2 years ago
Indeed.
Wonderful video by the way, I've got my eye on a Luger myself, same date too. I was wondering, what ammo works best? Also, where can you get new magazines?
mugofdoom 2 years ago 2
I typically shoot Winchester, Rem/UMC or PMC 115gr FMJ and have had no cycling problems. It seems to be rather tolerant of ammunition variations.
I would recommend replacing the mainspring if you intend to shoot it. As the spring weakens the rear toggle starts to impact the back of the frame as it fully opens. A factory power Wolff spring will do the job - no need for an 'extra power'.
DrakeGmbH 2 years ago
Reproduction magazines are hit-or-miss. I have a Cheaper-than-Dirt brand with wooden base - half the time it seats too high as the mag catch slot is oversized causing the pistol to misfeed. The feed lips were also slightly misshapen when I received it - also causing a misfeed.
DrakeGmbH 2 years ago
Yeah I wouldn't buy Cheaper than Dirt. How much are original magazines, generally?
mugofdoom 2 years ago
I've also seen reproduction magazines by Mec-Gar and Triple K but I haven't tried them.
Original magazines are quite pricey. I've been trying to find a proper one for my pistol - nickel plated with wooden base - but they sell for upwards of $100-200.
DrakeGmbH 2 years ago
Just to follow up on this - I finally picked up a pair of MecGar magazines. They fit and feed wonderfully. Definitely worth the price. The caveat is they come with plastic magazine bases - if that bothers you.
I fitted a wooden base to a nickel MecGar mag to make a reproduction WWI magazine. The springs are so strong the loading tool is a necessity if you wish to load all eight rounds. I should note that I cannot insert a fully loaded magazine with the breech closed - I can with an original.
DrakeGmbH 1 year ago
Where is the hammer located on this gun? And is it a double action or single action? Nice video, and awesome gun.
cthulhu257 2 years ago
The P.08 is striker fired so it does not have a hammer. It's a single single action system.
DrakeGmbH 2 years ago
awesome video, love the Lugar although it has a giant tendency to jam if it isn't extremely clean.
Jarek4 2 years ago
Overrated gun in my opinion.
shutthefuckupfatman 2 years ago
You have to look at it in the proper frame of reference - that of the first decade of the 20th century. Prior to this the majority of 'automatic' pistols were large, bulky, unwieldy contraptions. This design presented something with a very natural grip angle, eight round magazine in the latest-and-greatest cartridge in a handy package with comfortable recoil.
In this day and age it is a curiosity, but when compared to gate-loading revolvers or fixed magazine autos, it's a breakthrough.
DrakeGmbH 2 years ago
good point. i just mean everybody talks like its really cool looking and i just think there are better looking guns. like the webley.
shutthefuckupfatman 2 years ago
I agree that it is over-hyped in popular culture. The problem is it's become so synonymous with Nazi Germany and its profile is recognizable (or mistakenly attributed in the case of Nambu Type 14's and P.38's).
Despite the fact P.38's were more common during WWII, many movies, television shows, video games, etc will tend to feature 'The Luger' because the name is familiar to a broader crowd than the 'P.38'. Less syllables as well.
DrakeGmbH 2 years ago
I should note that my Luger is an Imperial German pistol, dated 1917. Ironically, my Webley Mark VI is also dated 1917.
DrakeGmbH 2 years ago
I have a 1917 P08 and mine has the ERFURT markings on it. I think that's the same and the Imperial Arsenals of Erfurt. I'm not sure how the serial numbers run but mine is in the 3 digit range. It's in fairly good condition. Shoots spot on but I don't want to shoot it too often as all the SN's are matched. Years ago I found a company on the internet that sold a kit of common parts that break for those that like to shoot them a lot but they were always out of stock.
ClassicFIHD 2 years ago
i just love the overall look and feel of this weapon. i think it is one of the best pistols of WWII
mdc2296 2 years ago
DO WANT.
Yams313 2 years ago
9x19mm Parabellum was invented by germans during ww1, right?
mango7272 2 years ago
Prior to that-
Georg Luger developed the 9x19 cartridge while working for the recently-formed DWM in Berlin in 1902.
In 1904 the 6" barrel Luger pistol in 9mm was adopted by the German Navy as the Pistole, Marine-Modell 1904. In 1908 the pistol was redesigned to the version you see here and was adopted by the Reichsheer (Imperial German Army) as the Pistole 1908 (P.08). The 8" 'artillery Luger' (Lange Pistole 1908 - LP08) was introduced in 1914, but was used more famously by WWI Sturmtruppen.
DrakeGmbH 2 years ago
ohhh, ok ty
mango7272 2 years ago
I wish stoeger still made the repros.
aks1014u 2 years ago
man i always liked this pistol. i really want one.
TheBloodySkull13 2 years ago
Gotta love the Luger. Nice video Drake
OptimusGonzoo 2 years ago
Nice stuff drake, thats a very nice gun how long have you had it?
jonlisha 2 years ago
Only a couple of years now. It's a bit picky about magazines but will digest any 9x19 I feed it. The P.38 will outshoot it at 25 yards, but it's really due to the sights than the pistol's mechanical ability. If 4" P.08's were legal with a stock I'd give that a try, this pistol does have a stock lug on the rear of the gip.
DrakeGmbH 2 years ago
What do you mean by legal? Surely you don't mean having a stock on one of those is illegal where you live?
jonlisha 2 years ago
If you live in the United States it is. Stocks are only permitted on Naval, Artillery, and a select few other models. The 4" Army model is classified as a short barrel rifle if you fix a stock to it.
DrakeGmbH 2 years ago
Hm i had no idea, i take it the C96 is one of those few other models?
jonlisha 2 years ago
Well a C.96 is not a Luger, but they are exempt from the NFA regulations - it is perfectly legal to put a stock on a Broomhandle Mauser. There are a number other pistols such as Hi Powers, Webley Mk1 Navals and Bergmann-Bayards which are allowed to legally use their stocks. The criteria is basically - was a stock issued with the weapon? If it was common practice to use the stock, as with a Naval Luger, then it is exempted. It's up to the BATF to decide what qualifies and what doesn't.
DrakeGmbH 2 years ago