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Is a P38 the same as a Luger?
The Walther P38 (originally written Walther P.38) is a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol that was developed by Carl Walther GmbH as the service pistol of the Wehrmacht at the beginning of World War II. It was intended to replace the costly Luger P08, the production of which was scheduled to end in 1942.
Was the Luger a good pistol?
The Luger is an excellent pistol for precision firing. Most target pistols are still based on that design. That said it was a poor choice in combat due to its complex construction and the time consuming process of reloading even when one has extra, fully-loaded magazines.
What is the difference between a Luger and a Walther?
The Walther P. 38 employed a much simpler design, with fewer moving parts and potential for quick field repair. The cost to produce the gun was about one-third less than the Luger. The design was so successful that is it is still used today.
Why was the Luger so popular?
Due to both German- and Swiss-made Lugers being manufactured with the era’s highest quality materials and the manufacturers use of precision tolerances with tough, minute standardization, the Luger was world renowned for its durability.
What was the best SMG of ww2?
Look Closely: This Was One of the Best Submachine Guns of World War II
- World War II saw the development of some fine—and arguably not so fine—small arms.
- While the StenGun arguably comes in at the bottom of most lists, the Soviet’s PPSh-41 is often regarded as one of the very best submachine guns fielded during the war.
What replaced the Luger?
Carl Walther
The Carl Walther Company began development of a new military pistol in the mid-1930s to replace the WW I Luger design. In 1938, the Werhmacht adopted Walther’s design and called it the “Pistole 38.” The pistol went into full production by mid-1940 and became standard issue in the World War II.
What replaced the Walther P38?
From 1957 until 2000, another 600,000 copies of the iconic warhorse were produced. It remained Germany’s service pistol of choice up until 1994, when it was replaced by the P1.
Does anyone make new lugers?
45 based on the US trials gun. The original Luger is no longer made and the company that made them is gone. There have been replicas made of them for years, usually . 22RF or BB or pellet launchers.
Why is the Luger so famous?
Is Ruger and Luger the same?
the Ruger is chambered in . 22lr. It is meant for target shooting and small game hunting. The Luger is chambered in either the 9×19 or the 7.65×21.
Are lugers legal?
It is perfectly legal to shoot and display your Luger, Mauser, Astra, Radom, etc with the stock attached in all fifty states.