German Luger Collectibles

1902 Prototype 10,000 Series
9mm Fat Barrel

This is a very early 1902 Fat Barrel in the first of 9mm configuration with the 100mm barrel EXT(2055)

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In October 1897 a Board of Officers were convened to test the Borchardt with the results for submission to the Chief of the Ordinance Department, Col Alfred Mordecai. Hans Tauscher was in attendance as DWM's agent. Velocity was found to be 1296.6 ft/sec at 53'. Disassembly took 40 seconds and reassembly took 2 minutes 20 seconds.

Accuracy with the stock attached was impressive however it failed the dust and rust tests most due to the build in accuracy and fitting. Rated to be the highest excellence as a target arm but its suitability for the rough useage by the military required more testing. A polite no.


This is a full Rig. There is a 2nd Magazine, a take-down tool, the holster and buckled belt. When your are talking about a "bring back" this Luger was captured intact with the everything.



Above Left: Illustrated is the 1900 dished toggle with the spring loaded latch thate was cut and welded into the frame (arrow) TEXT

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9 March 1901 the Board of Ordnance and Fortifidations met with Hans Tauscher, the DWM representative, with two Old Model Parabellums (1900's) and 2000 7.65mm cartridges. This round clocked 1,154 ft/sec at 53'. Tauscher field stripped the gun in 3.75 seconds and reassembled 12.5 sec. The static firing apppeared to be successful but when the Parabellums were disbursed to the mounted calavry troops the troops clearly had a preference for their higher calibre revolvers.





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On 16 April 1903, the Board of Ordnance and Fortifications was presented by Hans Tauscher with several experimental 9mm and the Board suggested exchanging 50 of the 7.65mm guns for fifty of the 9mm Lugers. Early May 1903 Georg Luger arrived bringing more pistols and DWM ammunition.

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It is entirely subjective to give any firearm a rating of excellent or fine, just as it is to declare it xx% blued or strawed. Few collectible weapons are out of the box new and these are premium priced. Bluing percentages is like Beauty, in the eye of the beholder. We strive to provide pictures so you can judge for yourself if the gun meets your criteria. Any questions or request for additional purchases email to josef@phoenixinvestmentarms.com. This firearm is eligible for transfer to C&R permit holder, even in California. We are registered with CA DOJ for firearms shipment.

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WARNING: We do not represent these guns as safe to fire. They are not test fired before sale; they are sold as collectibles only. Prior to firing you should have it inspected by a qualified individual and abide by all safety requirements.

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