Long time ago you were asking info from the viewers about a single shot rifle, opening by lifting a lever from the top. Well, this is a Darne mechanism used on the well known double shotguns from Saint Etienne, if it can help. Sorry I didn't t bother to answer earlier. Jealous of your job !
It makes it look like Jonathan is in the armoury of a Star Wars Imperial facility. Which I suppose is apt since they were space Nazis and he's covering a Luger.
Luger sending one of these to Mr. "I've taken this design as far as it will ever go" Hugo Borchardt? Is as Passive / Aggressive as a slap in the face! 🤣 Love the show!
The attitude Borchardt seems to have had might have deserved such a slap. His opinion of his design was basically 'this is perfect, how dare you suggest that improvements could be made, much less that they're needed!'
What a beautiful piece. It’s finished so nicely, and built so well. Simply decorated, Dare I say elegant? It’s not as garish as most of the presentation grade weapons that we sometimes see.
That was an excellent publication. In uk at one point the ghastly W. H. Smith high street stationery outlet refused to stock G&A. A particularly nasty pacifist led firm.
Something like this having a modern recreation with using same or similar materials to the same quality would definitely sell even if expensive due to the time, care and expertise it would take to produce.
My great uncle had one many many years that he used to hunt deer with in Michigan's Upper Peninsula near the Huron Mountains. Later he sold it to a collector. 😢
my grandfather had a luger carbine. i never got to play with it and it was handed to the police when granddad died, along with the C96 and sten and whatever else was found in his loft. he had a few exotics including a side by side 12 with a 9mm down the middle the chaos i would have caused if i had ever thought to climb into granddads loft, doesnt bear thinking about.
It is M1900/02 Tangent Sight Luger Carbine with a 'GL' hallmark which is very rare. This early small hunting carbine was probably sent to a British dealer as a sample in an attempt to compete against the sales of the Mauser C96 pistol-carbine. This carbine requires the DWM 471A cartridge with an extra charge to make it recoil properly which was one reason why it did not gain popularity in foreign markets due to the specific ammunition requirement. This particular specimen serial number 9103C is in the so-called 9100C presentation serial range, observing that those standard carbines that are in that special serial range are equipped with a standard carbine barrel when the early first edition Tangent Sight carbines normally came with a slim tapered barrel and the dovetail front sight like on the pistols. Let me know the price or what trade would be of interest since I have a Tangent Sight pistol with a 155 mm barrel without a stock lug in my collection. I happen to have all the accessories (including an early carbine sling) and a German retail scabbard case for this first edition carbine as offered by the DWM factory.😉
Glorious. Absolutely glorious. Thank you, kindly for bringing this exquisite, rare, Luger to us, and for the comparison with the _ordinary_ Artillery model, Jonathan.
i love early stocked pistols years ago Fredrick simms estate sold a pre production C96 one of 200 that had been sent to prominent people in 95-6 had a squared off knox form instead of the taper and a hole in chamber to check loaded status it came with dummy rounds and about 10 10 round chargers unused in the case and it looked like it was made that day, unfired state, it sold privately i think and ive never seen the like since
Can you please start shouldering rifles, carbines etc in these videos. It’s nice to see how you’d hold it and the ergonomics of them. I know you’ve got a photo of it but it’s nice to see anyway, especially with rarer stuff like this
Well that's something. Usually when Jonathan touches on a firearm previously covered by Forgotten Weapons, there's a tiny bit of special presentation to whatever the Armouries has vs whatever Ian found elsewhere. But this thing takes the cake; Ian showing a whole table of Luger evolution including one of the 2500 hunting carbines, and Jonathan comes along to show off his one of three, plus another one that's like the one Ian was able to get.
in 19770s i saw a nickel plated Lugar with along barrel about the same length, in the armory of the 4th fuselear regiment( red and white cockade) in a wooden holster.
I've seen a photo of The Kaiser, with a carbine luger. I think Edward IV was in the photos with him. It had some changes made to it to facilitate him cocking it one handed, as he had a birth injury that rendered one of his arms virtually useless, his left on going have sneaky peek, on bings photo search.
Thanks for showing us those fabulous Lugers, Jonathan and team. PS - if Wikipedia is correct, Luger had designed the 9x19mm round by 1902 when it was used in early British and American trials. The German Navy may well have been the first force to adopt it in their 1904 Lugers.
Absolutely correct - I think I mentioned the 1904 pattern in the video but then credited the 9x19 cartridge to the P08. Definitely debuted in 1904. At some point over the years I've fallen into the habit of crediting the P08, perhaps because it was the variant that saw significant use. But still wrong.
@@F1ghteR41 As a Luger collector, I've always loved the Navy P.06 in 9mm the most. In my opinion, it's the best and arguably the most accurate of the standard Lugers because the LP.08 has a shorter sight radius than even the standard P.08 4" versions. The Navy Lugers use extremely similar pistol-type adjustable rear-sight like seen on this 1900/01 prototype carbines and is second only to these rare carbines on total sight radius. Most other Luger carbines 1902-1920 use the rifle type rear-sight like the LP.08.
@@dark2023-1lovesoni Long ago, a buddy of mine was able to acquire a 1917 dated LP08, but one built from parts made in or by 1915. He took it along to a long range pistol competition at his local club and won first time out, using factory Norma jacketed hollow point ammunition. He told me that his prepuchase research had indicated that the best parts were made up to about 1915. After that, wartime exigencies resulted in some compromises to speed production.
The Luger carbine is just an exquisite gun to look at. Fun fact: the Luger was pretty popular in the Warlord-era China where they were used by many factions and many unlicensed, exact copies were manufactured as well.
@@Brian-tn4cdbasically every pistol you can possibly imagine circa 1895-1910 made their way into China during the warlord era, as rifle imports were embargoed. The primary rifles during the warlord era were either the Hanyang 88, which was a locally manufactured, slightly improved copy of the Gew 88 that the Imperial army had adopted as standard before the fall of the Qing, and then the various Mauser patterns, culminating in the 1924, Chiang Kai Shek pattern adopted as standard by the KMT. Most of those were either locally made or made their way into the country before 1911. In terms of locally made pistols, there were all sorts of copies and derivations of brownings, c96s, stars, etc made in China during the time, on top of the literal boatloads of imported lugers, Colt & FN 1903s, 1911s, Spanish & Belgian knockoff pocket pistols, and of course, the C96 and FN 1900, which were the most favored pistols at the time. As the other commenter said, refer to McCollum's book cataloging dozens of different models of pistol made or used by Chinese warlord factions
My uncle was in World War I, believe it or not, and brought a 9mm German version of these home is a war prize. He captured it himself. I actually got to shoot it when I was a kid unfortunately one of my dumbass cousins sold it. He didn’t know how valuable it really was…
Hey Jonathan, as an Australian I would LOVE for you to react/show off some of the weapons shown off in the movie “Danger close: battle for long tan” as there’s some interesting weapons depicted and I’d love to see your take on the accuracy of the firearms in the movie. Hope you see this! Thanks mate ❤
Kaiser Wilhelm had one and he liked it for small game hunting and final shot on wounded game occasionally if the opportunity permitted it and no other weapon was present .
Gotta give props on the fit for this video. I'm never a fan of the graphic ahegao-style button-down-shirts but the slick lines of Geigir's art works really well under a sport coat; stll not sure if I'd rock it without one though.
Hey Jonathan, i am planning on traveling to the UK from the Netherlands early may, and to stop by the armouries while i am there any plans for cool exhibitions around that time?
Also it's traditional to do jousting tournaments around Easter time in England and I know the royal armouries have done them at that time before. Worth checking
We have our easter joust on in April and our new Gladiators exhibit in June so sadly you've picked a time to miss both! We'll have live combat demos and talks on throughout May though, along with our objects on display. Don't forget to fire a crossbow on floor 3 too ;)
Now I want to make one of these as the partner to my A180 (Jyn Erso) blaster for my Mandalorian OC costume. I have a matched pair of DL-44's (custom carbine and pistol), so this would be fitting.
Fascinating as always. Presumably the personalisation markings for a presentation weapon would be the very last thing added, so the manufacturer might keep a tiny stock in hand which could be tweaked at the last minute for a gift to a President or King? I would love to know more about the development of Royal Armoury collection, and the ways it was enlarged over the decades...
In regards to Lithgow, I live in NSW and work security, they need a master licence so they can employ people like myself directly and save them selves a whole lot of money.
It would be wonderful getting the Thorneycroft third pattern rifle (1907) on stage, there's only a single video about it (from Forgotten Weapons) and we do not get to see the internals. It's such a shame that this weapon has never been properly documented or disassembled, as it would be a great showcase of early bullpup tech and I find it fascinating.
@@RoyalArmouriesMuseum haha, thanks, I really appreciate the answer! I have checked the book "Thorneycroft to the SA80 : British bullpup firearms" but haven't seen any details of the internals (at least not in what's publicly available online, like Ian's presentation video, and it's unfortunately sold out outside of the US so getting a copy for myself is a lot more difficult), hence the suggestion. Is there another book that I might have missed on the subject?
@Jonathan. My Dad’s friend (in UK in ‘70’s) had an Artillery Luger with the mid ramp sight. Also still had 3 x 1917 rounds (think 9mm?) in it’s case. I think it was an 8” barrel? Would that be correct?
Great stuff, Lugers are always interesting. But I'm also interested how the Royal Armouries acquired these two examples, what's the story? Likewise, Model 1900 serial number 27 is in the RA collection I think and has been featured in several books but how about the story of that acquisition?
Highly entertaining and most informative. About presentation pieces. Is it possible that a manufactory might produce some items to higher standards and hold them in reserve awaiting some dedication to an individual ?
Not so much a "forgotten weapon" as one I didn't even know existed. Still, I should have spotted the non-standard rear sight. Although I think the 300m setting on the "mass production" version is more realistic.
@@kevinoliver3083 "I didn't know existed" seems the very description of a forgotten weapon.😉 I have a feeling the 550m sight is just flattering to the customer: "here is a top tier weapon, we know you are an excellent marksman so we put on an extra long sight just for you"
This guy must be either the most loved or hated person in the UK. All because he can shoot any gun he wants,, whenever he cares to, while 99% of people are barely allowed to watch his show without a license.
Possible... but the hidden spring in the foregrip sounds more akin to mechanical boosters used with suppressed weapons to ensure weapon cycling due to gases being captured.
Taking the wooden piece off the front to show the recoil supporting spring does make the rest of the weapon look slightly silly. Just a regular pistol with an enormously unnecessary barrel xD
Hardly think a 9mm is going to have much mumbo behind it by the time it gets out to 500 metres , a range that even a rifle caliber such as 5.56 starts to struggle .
A rare piece indeed. 0:16 So if I said that it's a long-barreled Luger, possibly a carbine, and an early one at that, is it or is it not a valid answer? 1:31 You mean 1902, right? Because German Navy adopted it in 9 mm in 1904. 5:12 I wonder if this ramp was done elsewhere before, or is this a distant progenitor of Garand sights? 9:52 Did they? Why then a number of them still have the grip safety? Your own collection has at least one. 14:22 Hadn't Borchard moved to greener pastures by then? It's not such a passive-aggressive gift if you aren't bothered with firearms design anymore. Also, my browser doesn't like your website's HTTPS certificate for some reason, and only works with your images webpage. You might want to pass this information to the technical staff.
Everything started from the Winchester 1873 and Henry riles, or better from the volcanic. Borchart was working for Winchester and had access. He was very forward looking person. Look up his revolvers and their sad ending. That's s why he left U SA...
Jonathan at the doctor’s office, looking at someone’s knee, “this is clearly a Luger, of some kind”.
"No, my name is Pederson."
:P
@@Chasmodius Plays for Ranheim now. At his age the knees would need a regular looksee! 😏
Long time ago you were asking info from the viewers about a single shot rifle, opening by lifting a lever from the top. Well, this is a Darne mechanism used on the well known double shotguns from Saint Etienne, if it can help. Sorry I didn't t bother to answer earlier. Jealous of your job !
the archive backdrop with red hue is so aesthetic
*happy DoP noises*
Looks kinda like the Royal Armouries is somehow linked to the Federal Bureau of Control and Oldest House
It makes it look like Jonathan is in the armoury of a Star Wars Imperial facility. Which I suppose is apt since they were space Nazis and he's covering a Luger.
I'm afraid Obi-Wan is going to get stuck there between several energy barriers that suddenly emerge.
@@tuomoheinavaara4870Oh, cool reference. Watch out for the Hiss.
Thank you for the video Mr keeper of firearms
and artillery at
the Royal Armouries Museum in
One of the most beautiful firearms I've ever seen. Elegant, with superb craftsmanship.
Luger sending one of these to Mr. "I've taken this design as far as it will ever go" Hugo Borchardt?
Is as Passive / Aggressive as a slap in the face!
🤣
Love the show!
The attitude Borchardt seems to have had might have deserved such a slap. His opinion of his design was basically 'this is perfect, how dare you suggest that improvements could be made, much less that they're needed!'
I love seeing a notification from this channel.
I always leave the video having learned something.
Glad to hear it :)
Gorgeous piece. Probably still shoots phenomenally well too, were it not for being insanely rare. Thanks for sharing!
Nice to see - finally - a black weapon on a light background. It really is a lot easier to see it now. Thanks.
What a beautiful piece. It’s finished so nicely, and built so well. Simply decorated, Dare I say elegant? It’s not as garish as most of the presentation grade weapons that we sometimes see.
it's the sort of thing 1970s era Guns & Ammo magazine used to feature in full colour centre page spreads
Just straight gun porn
That was an excellent publication. In uk at one point the ghastly W. H. Smith high street stationery outlet refused to stock G&A. A particularly nasty pacifist led firm.
Erotic centerfold guns?
@IansModRite Erotic is a little OTT but....I'm sure there was a little firearm lust involved (I have the Perfect spot on my wall etc)
A gentleman and a scholar.
It's a gorgeous piece of weaponsmithing...and so neat to learn that Lugers predate the 1908 model that everyone "knows" 😊
A "hunting luger" - an elegant weapon for more civilized times.
You Sir are NOT wrong!
Old gun culture is so much more noble and respectful
@headgames3115 it still is around the world, it's only the US that it's any different.
@@RhysWilliams-u3o I've seen it's like that in Canada too, but hopefully you're right!
Something like this having a modern recreation with using same or similar materials to the same quality would definitely sell even if expensive due to the time, care and expertise it would take to produce.
My great uncle had one many many years that he used to hunt deer with in Michigan's Upper Peninsula near the Huron Mountains. Later he sold it to a collector. 😢
my grandfather had a luger carbine. i never got to play with it and it was handed to the police when granddad died, along with the C96 and sten and whatever else was found in his loft.
he had a few exotics including a side by side 12 with a 9mm down the middle
the chaos i would have caused if i had ever thought to climb into granddads loft, doesnt bear thinking about.
That is a heck of a mobile archive. That was one of my favorite parts of museum work at university. So much cool stuff!
It is M1900/02 Tangent Sight Luger Carbine with a 'GL' hallmark which is very rare. This early small hunting carbine was probably sent to a British dealer as a sample in an attempt to compete against the sales of the Mauser C96 pistol-carbine. This carbine requires the DWM 471A cartridge with an extra charge to make it recoil properly which was one reason why it did not gain popularity in foreign markets due to the specific ammunition requirement.
This particular specimen serial number 9103C is in the so-called 9100C presentation serial range, observing that those standard carbines that are in that special serial range are equipped with a standard carbine barrel when the early first edition Tangent Sight carbines normally came with a slim tapered barrel and the dovetail front sight like on the pistols.
Let me know the price or what trade would be of interest since I have a Tangent Sight pistol with a 155 mm barrel without a stock lug in my collection. I happen to have all the accessories (including an early carbine sling) and a German retail scabbard case for this first edition carbine as offered by the DWM factory.😉
That is just beautiful.
Gorgeous Condition!
some one's been taking very good care of it
Glorious. Absolutely glorious. Thank you, kindly for bringing this exquisite, rare, Luger to us, and for the comparison with the _ordinary_ Artillery model, Jonathan.
i love early stocked pistols years ago Fredrick simms estate sold a pre production C96 one of 200 that had been sent to prominent people in 95-6 had a squared off knox form instead of the taper and a hole in chamber to check loaded status it came with dummy rounds and about 10 10 round chargers unused in the case and it looked like it was made that day, unfired state, it sold privately i think and ive never seen the like since
So good. So authentic.
Can you please start shouldering rifles, carbines etc in these videos. It’s nice to see how you’d hold it and the ergonomics of them. I know you’ve got a photo of it but it’s nice to see anyway, especially with rarer stuff like this
What a beauty I’m so glad you found that!
Chile mentioned!
Well that's something. Usually when Jonathan touches on a firearm previously covered by Forgotten Weapons, there's a tiny bit of special presentation to whatever the Armouries has vs whatever Ian found elsewhere. But this thing takes the cake; Ian showing a whole table of Luger evolution including one of the 2500 hunting carbines, and Jonathan comes along to show off his one of three, plus another one that's like the one Ian was able to get.
stunning weapon
in 19770s i saw a nickel plated Lugar with along barrel about the same length, in the armory of the 4th fuselear regiment( red and white cockade) in a wooden holster.
I've seen a photo of The Kaiser, with a carbine luger. I think Edward IV was in the photos with him. It had some changes made to it to facilitate him cocking it one handed, as he had a birth injury that rendered one of his arms virtually useless, his left on going have sneaky peek, on bings photo search.
A thing of beauty. I've always wanted a John Martz custom Luger Carbine. If you haven't seen one type it in.
Thanks for showing us those fabulous Lugers, Jonathan and team.
PS - if Wikipedia is correct, Luger had designed the 9x19mm round by 1902 when it was used in early British and American trials. The German Navy may well have been the first force to adopt it in their 1904 Lugers.
And these Navy Lugers still had their grip safeties, by the looks of things. Royal Armouries has one, as far as I know.
Absolutely correct - I think I mentioned the 1904 pattern in the video but then credited the 9x19 cartridge to the P08. Definitely debuted in 1904. At some point over the years I've fallen into the habit of crediting the P08, perhaps because it was the variant that saw significant use. But still wrong.
@@F1ghteR41 As a Luger collector, I've always loved the Navy P.06 in 9mm the most. In my opinion, it's the best and arguably the most accurate of the standard Lugers because the LP.08 has a shorter sight radius than even the standard P.08 4" versions. The Navy Lugers use extremely similar pistol-type adjustable rear-sight like seen on this 1900/01 prototype carbines and is second only to these rare carbines on total sight radius. Most other Luger carbines 1902-1920 use the rifle type rear-sight like the LP.08.
@ To me they also seem more aesthetically pleasing than either the shorter or the longer model.
@@dark2023-1lovesoni Long ago, a buddy of mine was able to acquire a 1917 dated LP08, but one built from parts made in or by 1915.
He took it along to a long range pistol competition at his local club and won first time out, using factory Norma jacketed hollow point ammunition.
He told me that his prepuchase research had indicated that the best parts were made up to about 1915. After that, wartime exigencies resulted in some compromises to speed production.
The Luger carbine is just an exquisite gun to look at. Fun fact: the Luger was pretty popular in the Warlord-era China where they were used by many factions and many unlicensed, exact copies were manufactured as well.
Wasn't that the C96? Whenever i hear about German guns in china the C96 seems to more regularly pop up
@@Brian-tn4cd You want Gun Jesus' tome 'Pistols of the Warlords: Chinese Domestic Handguns, 1911-1949'
@@Brian-tn4cdbasically every pistol you can possibly imagine circa 1895-1910 made their way into China during the warlord era, as rifle imports were embargoed. The primary rifles during the warlord era were either the Hanyang 88, which was a locally manufactured, slightly improved copy of the Gew 88 that the Imperial army had adopted as standard before the fall of the Qing, and then the various Mauser patterns, culminating in the 1924, Chiang Kai Shek pattern adopted as standard by the KMT. Most of those were either locally made or made their way into the country before 1911. In terms of locally made pistols, there were all sorts of copies and derivations of brownings, c96s, stars, etc made in China during the time, on top of the literal boatloads of imported lugers, Colt & FN 1903s, 1911s, Spanish & Belgian knockoff pocket pistols, and of course, the C96 and FN 1900, which were the most favored pistols at the time.
As the other commenter said, refer to McCollum's book cataloging dozens of different models of pistol made or used by Chinese warlord factions
@@stevewatson6839indeed that is the book to get, and I don’t remember anything similar to a Luger in it…..
My uncle was in World War I, believe it or not, and brought a 9mm German version of these home is a war prize. He captured it himself. I actually got to shoot it when I was a kid unfortunately one of my dumbass cousins sold it. He didn’t know how valuable it really was…
Hey Jonathan, as an Australian I would LOVE for you to react/show off some of the weapons shown off in the movie “Danger close: battle for long tan” as there’s some interesting weapons depicted and I’d love to see your take on the accuracy of the firearms in the movie.
Hope you see this! Thanks mate ❤
My brain decided to call it the 'Broom handle Luger" on immediate similarities to the famous Mauser, in form if not function.
I was almost spot on this time!
Sometimes it’s pays to be a Luger nerd.
Looks like the room in the back has been taken by The Hiss. Better be careful
I could see Jonathan as a Control/Alan Wake universe character, any one got Sam Lake's number?
@@RushexeJust set out a cup of coffee out overnight and he'll show up.
A video showcasing the top rarest guns in the collection would be very interesting, although some of WITW videos already pass the criteria
we need to see Jonathan dual wielding those lugers without the stocks!!!
Theodore Roosevelt took his Luger carbine on his Amazon River expedition.
I'd love to see how accurate they are at the prescribed distance.
On vacation enjoying lunch and a new video, life is good.
Jonathan, Does such an early Luger have numbered magazines? must be difficult to make sure that the correct magazine stays with its original pistol!
Kaiser Wilhelm had one and he liked it for small game hunting and final shot on wounded game occasionally if the opportunity permitted it and no other weapon was present .
Emperor Wilhelm Il had a disabled left arm!
Yes ,but he hunted much with shooting sticks or held the rifle as normal, or one handed use of shotgun also he did .
Gotta give props on the fit for this video. I'm never a fan of the graphic ahegao-style button-down-shirts but the slick lines of Geigir's art works really well under a sport coat; stll not sure if I'd rock it without one though.
Hey Jonathan, i am planning on traveling to the UK from the Netherlands early may, and to stop by the armouries while i am there
any plans for cool exhibitions around that time?
Also it's traditional to do jousting tournaments around Easter time in England and I know the royal armouries have done them at that time before. Worth checking
We have our easter joust on in April and our new Gladiators exhibit in June so sadly you've picked a time to miss both! We'll have live combat demos and talks on throughout May though, along with our objects on display. Don't forget to fire a crossbow on floor 3 too ;)
@ i certainly cant say no to shooting a crossbow. thanks
Now I want to make one of these as the partner to my A180 (Jyn Erso) blaster for my Mandalorian OC costume.
I have a matched pair of DL-44's (custom carbine and pistol), so this would be fitting.
Fascinating as always. Presumably the personalisation markings for a presentation weapon would be the very last thing added, so the manufacturer might keep a tiny stock in hand which could be tweaked at the last minute for a gift to a President or King?
I would love to know more about the development of Royal Armoury collection, and the ways it was enlarged over the decades...
This is straight out of the Metro games 💯
Another banger out! Hoozah!
In regards to Lithgow, I live in NSW and work security, they need a master licence so they can employ people like myself directly and save them selves a whole lot of money.
It would be wonderful getting the Thorneycroft third pattern rifle (1907) on stage, there's only a single video about it (from Forgotten Weapons) and we do not get to see the internals. It's such a shame that this weapon has never been properly documented or disassembled, as it would be a great showcase of early bullpup tech and I find it fascinating.
We hear someone has written a book that mayhaps document such a weapon... ;) but your consideration shall be passed on to the man himself
@@RoyalArmouriesMuseum haha, thanks, I really appreciate the answer! I have checked the book "Thorneycroft to the SA80 : British bullpup firearms" but haven't seen any details of the internals (at least not in what's publicly available online, like Ian's presentation video, and it's unfortunately sold out outside of the US so getting a copy for myself is a lot more difficult), hence the suggestion. Is there another book that I might have missed on the subject?
Legacy collectables will be on to you for this now haha.
@Jonathan. My Dad’s friend (in UK in ‘70’s) had an Artillery Luger with the mid ramp sight. Also still had 3 x 1917 rounds (think 9mm?) in it’s case. I think it was an 8” barrel? Would that be correct?
Barrel length is 200 mm. 8" would be 202,4 mm . German Artillry model was allways in 9mm Parabellum, 7,65 Parabellum was mainly a swiss thing.
very informative ; have you got a Webley Mk2 Service Air-Rifle (or any other air-weapons) in the armoury?
Great stuff, Lugers are always interesting. But I'm also interested how the Royal Armouries acquired these two examples, what's the story? Likewise, Model 1900 serial number 27 is in the RA collection I think and has been featured in several books but how about the story of that acquisition?
Highly entertaining and most informative.
About presentation pieces. Is it possible that a manufactory might produce some items to higher standards and hold them in reserve awaiting some dedication to an individual ?
Were these things carried on a holster or a sling or??
Does it include a GL on the rear of the toggle? If so I think I know a previous owner.
Not so much a "forgotten weapon" as one I didn't even know existed. Still, I should have spotted the non-standard rear sight.
Although I think the 300m setting on the "mass production" version is more realistic.
@@kevinoliver3083 "I didn't know existed" seems the very description of a forgotten weapon.😉
I have a feeling the 550m sight is just flattering to the customer: "here is a top tier weapon, we know you are an excellent marksman so we put on an extra long sight just for you"
This guy must be either the most loved or hated person in the UK. All because he can shoot any gun he wants,, whenever he cares to, while 99% of people are barely allowed to watch his show without a license.
Jonathan grinding his Tanker/Pilot class
the crossman 2240 looks just like this odd right
The unique design and history behind the Luger series always catch my interest.
Didn't Kaiser Willham have one of those?
I want to see the Luger 1906 self loading rifle
Is that spring under the handguard *technically* a forward assist? 🤔
Possible... but the hidden spring in the foregrip sounds more akin to mechanical boosters used with suppressed weapons to ensure weapon cycling due to gases being captured.
@generalilbis that's a good analogy, too. Well said
❤
The menacing red lights
500 meters... I feel like someone should test that. Some sort of accuracy course?
Is there a chance this is a dealer sample of sorts. To drum up sales by showing it off?
Hi Jonathan.
Taking the wooden piece off the front to show the recoil supporting spring does make the rest of the weapon look slightly silly. Just a regular pistol with an enormously unnecessary barrel xD
magnificient
I said civilian Luger carbine on your silhouette post. Do I get half marks? 🤞
RAD!
Hardly think a 9mm is going to have much mumbo behind it by the time it gets out to 500 metres , a range that even a rifle caliber such as 5.56 starts to struggle .
Surely a Luger is steampunk, rather than dieselpunk? I’m pretty sure the design is still just about Victorian…
Lol, its the "artillery" version. My friends father in law has one.
I've always wanted a Luger in .45auto. Daft guns.
A rare piece indeed.
0:16 So if I said that it's a long-barreled Luger, possibly a carbine, and an early one at that, is it or is it not a valid answer?
1:31 You mean 1902, right? Because German Navy adopted it in 9 mm in 1904.
5:12 I wonder if this ramp was done elsewhere before, or is this a distant progenitor of Garand sights?
9:52 Did they? Why then a number of them still have the grip safety? Your own collection has at least one.
14:22 Hadn't Borchard moved to greener pastures by then? It's not such a passive-aggressive gift if you aren't bothered with firearms design anymore.
Also, my browser doesn't like your website's HTTPS certificate for some reason, and only works with your images webpage. You might want to pass this information to the technical staff.
It's The Tower Armory, it's going to be unicorn rare.
Aesthetically appealing. Too genteel for a cavalryman's boot.
Hiram Maxim invented the short recoil toggle lock mechanism, so maybe he was annoyed too
Everything started from the Winchester 1873 and Henry riles, or better from the volcanic. Borchart was working for Winchester and had access. He was very forward looking person. Look up his revolvers and their sad ending. That's s why he left U SA...
Ah yes, the precision long range sniper pistol - good for hunting small game and those pesky airplanes. 😁🤘
#Fallout4 Logic right here, for when the enemys are other THERE!
It does look pretty cool
but it will never be the mauser, no matter how hard they try
A Presentation Blank?
It reminds me of Boba Fett’s gun
If you're interested, Boba Fett's blaster was based on the Webley & Scott Number 1 Mark 1 Flare Gun
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A lug(er)urious weapon.
A very terrible attempt at a pun.
Saw the facebook post. Unsubscribed.
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How distasteful, yet another murder machine video. How about a nice fun cat video
If you can't appreciate this piece of history, then you are in the wrong place.
@ I care more about a rat’s ass than your opinion
Stunning old Frau
First 5 minutes gang 🙏🏼
the other comments are bots lmao