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    • The Pistole Parabellum or Parabellum-Pistole (Pistol Parabellum), commonly known as just the Luger or Luger P08, is a toggle-locked recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol. The Luger was produced in several models and by several nations from 1898 to 1949. The design was first patented by Georg Luger. It was meant to be an improvement of the Borchardt C-… See more

    History

    In 1897, after the success of the Borchardt C-93, as the first mass-produced semi-automatic pistol, the Swiss military … See more

    Design details

    The Luger has a toggle-lock action that uses a jointed arm to lock, as opposed to the slide actions of many other semi-automatic pistols, such as the M1911. After a round is fired, the barrel and toggle assembly tr… See more

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    TypeSemi-automatic pistol
    Place of originGerman Empire
    In service1904–1953 (Germany) · 1900–1970s (other countries)
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    Production

    Luger pistols were manufactured in Germany and Switzerland to very close tolerances and exacting standards using the highest quality materials of the day, and original pistols were known for having a long servic… See more

    Variants

    A number of countries purchased the Model 1900 Parabellum in 7.65×21mm Parabellum (.30 Luger) caliber and issued the pistol on a limited basis to officers, non-commissioned officers and mounted troops, including G… See more

    Users

    • Algeria: Used by the National Liberation Army, bought from Yugoslavia or Czechoslovakia
    • Australia: Used captured examples in the North African campaign of World War II … See more

    Further reading

    • The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess (Simpson Ltd, 2012)
    • Imperial Lugers by Jan C. Still (Still's Books, 1994)
    • Third Reich Lugers by Jan C. Still (Still's Books, 1988)… See more

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  1. Short-recoil, toggle-link action to lock the breech
    The Luger is unusual mechanically, using a short-recoil, toggle-link action to lock the breech. The toggle is made of three links that form a rigid flat bar when locked, thus containing the cartridge’s energy, which was significant for the time.

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    The Luger pistol is a German-made semi-automatic firearm chambered in 7.65mm or 9mm calibers. It is magazine -fed with an eight-round capacity. When fired, the Luger uses a toggle-joint breech mechanism to eject the spent casing and load the next round to be fired.

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    The action was inspired by the mechanics of the human knee. A recoil-driven design, as the barrel assembly cycles backwards upon firing the cam built into the frame pitches the toggle up and open, with the force required to “bend the knee” keeping the action closed long enough for safe operation.

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    How does a Luger work?
    The Luger has a toggle-lock action that uses a jointed arm to lock, as opposed to the slide actions of many other semi-automatic pistols, such as the M1911. After a round is fired, the barrel and toggle assembly travel roughly 13 mm (0.5 in) rearward due to recoil, both locked together at this point.

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    Why is Luger called Luger?
    The name “Luger” was first applied to the pistol by Hans Tauscher, first representative for the Borchardt and Luger Pistols in the U.S., and later, after World War I, was registered by the post-war importer, A. F. Stoeger; consequently, the name “Luger,” although not an American name has become an American term!

    The Luger: Was It The "World's Best" Pistol? - Gun Digest

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    Who invented the Luger?
    The Luger was originally developed by Georg Luger, an engineer employed by Berlin armsmaker Ludwig Loewe & Co. Luger also acted as a representative for the firm, which produced both rifles and handguns, including Hugo Borchardt's toggle-action semi-auto pistol.

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    What is a Luger pistol?
    [ 45 ] The Luger pistol was accepted by the Imperial German Navy in 1904 in 9mm Parabellum as the Pistole 04 (P04). The navy model had a 150 mm (5.9 in) barrel and a two-position – 100 meters (110 yd) or 200 meters (220 yd) – rear sight.

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    Why was Luger redesigned?
    Although preserving the toggle-breech principle and removable-clip magazine, Luger’s re-design was drastic in concept. The resultant pistol was lighter, neater, easier to manufacture and possessed improved handling and pointing qualities.

    Exploded View: Luger P08 | An Official Journal Of The NRA

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    Where did Luger pistols come from?
    New York. and "Germany". These pistols were exported to the United States in both 7.65 Parabellum (.30 Luger) and 9mm calibers, with barrel lengths from 75  mm to 600  mm. These imported Parabellums were also the first pistols to bear the name "Luger", roll stamped on the right side of the receiver.

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    The Luger: Was It The “World’s Best” Pistol? - Gun Digest

    Apr 20, 2009 · Often called the greatest pistol ever made, the Luger has reached legendary status. But how did it achieve this revered position and does it deserve it?

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    Aug 21, 2023 · Known as the Borchardt, after its American inventor Hugo Borchardt, this new pistol featured a revolutionary toggle-breech mechanism designed in principle by Sir Hiram Maxim of Maxim machine gun...

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    The Iconic Luger versus the Iconic Colt 1911 | War

    Nov 25, 2018 · Generally, however, the Luger worked well and the toggle mechanism absorbed a fair amount of the recoil, making it easy to keep on target. The barrel on the Luger was a removable part and this pistol was …

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