1939 Luger P08 and 1944 Walther P-38 Display

[NDVermin]

Hey Guys - I thought I'd share another project - this was my first firearm display for my prized (if only to me - they aren't particularly rare of valuable) Luger P08 and Walther P38. It started out as table top display and then the wife said I needed to put legs under it, and I'm glad she did.

I really love these guns - the engineering is just beautiful for both. I think the 1911 is a better design overall, but there's something that just screams WW2 when you hold these pistols (and I realize the Luger design has been around since 1908).

The display has pull out drawers which hold an original holster for each. I also chose to modify the Reichsadler, because as someone who collects WW2 stuff, you always have to be careful not to give off the idea that you are a nut with too many Swastikas in the man cave

Thanks for looking - would love to see your WW2 collections too.

Scott

 

[ranger4-7]

That is so freaking cool!

 

[dwarven1]

Beautiful work, just beautiful. And it's fine to have the insignia. Despite what the ignorant masses scream, that is OBVIOUSLY a display case for spoils of war, not you going "Ooo, look, I are a Nazi"

To quote a Jewish FFL I once met (when I asked him how he could trade in Nazi guns), "Because dey're dead, and I've god deir guns!"

 

[NDVermin]

Dwarven1 - I'm with you! Unfortunately so few people are into history, I don't think they understand the hobby at all.

 

[SalemCat]

Yes, and because I say this now, I can never run for office.

That is a really beautiful display.

And I love the weapons.

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What do you use to fill in the Serial Numbers ?

 

[413dan]

Beautiful job

 

[45collector]

(and I realize the Luger design has been around since 1908).

Technically, 1898. Close enough though.

Beautiful display case! You even have drawers for their respective holsters. Nice.

What do you use to fill in the Serial Numbers ?

White lithium grease most likely.

 

[NDVermin]

Hi SalemCat - I'm sorry I missed your question. I use a white Lacquer Stick - Here's the website - http://www.markal.com/solid-paint-markers/lacquer-stik/

I've found it works well.

 

[Admin]

Beautiful pieces of history

 

[daltrey99]

Great display!!

 

[Lsgun1]

You sir are a true craftsman.

 

[JuergenG]

Very nice!

 

[Fixxah]

Excellent work. You're gonna need a much bigger selection of wood in the future.

 

[dwarven1]

Actually, thinking on it... this needs to be corrected. It should say "Guns of the Third Reich", "Property of Scott [last name]".

To paraphrase the old Jewish FFL, "Because dey're dead, and you've god deir guns!"

 

[MJ1]

Well done

 

[Deutsche_Dog]

WOW! That is an outstanding display and awesome piece of woodwork! You are a true craftsman, do you build furniture for a living?

 

[NDVermin]

Thanks D-Dog: I actually spend my days selling CT Scanners and MRIs. My weekends playing in the workshop...