What caliber is the P08?
7.65×21mm Parabellum 9×19mm Parabellum
Luger pistol
| Luger P08 (Parabellum) | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 7.65×21mm Parabellum 9×19mm Parabellum .45 ACP (rare) |
| Action | Toggle-locked, short recoil |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Muzzle velocity | 350–400 m/s (1148–1312 f/s; 9mm, 100 mm barrel) |
What caliber was the German Luger?
9-millimetre
Luger pistol, also called Parabellum Pistol, semiautomatic German hand weapon first manufactured in 1900 for both military and commercial use. It was made in 7.65- and 9-millimetre calibres and had a toggle-joint breech mechanism.
Is the Luger P08 good?
Yet, the Luger has a reputation for toughness and accuracy that obviously served German soldiers well. Lugers from the early 20th century are particularly well-made, built to standards so exacting that many P08s that first saw service during World War I were completely usable during World War II and beyond.
What is the P08 chambered in?
9mm Parabellum cartridge
The Luger P08, chambered for the 9mm Parabellum cartridge, was a toggle-operated, semi-automatic pistol in wide use by German soldiers throughout both World Wars.
What caliber is a Mauser?
It has been chambered in a wide variety of calibres, but original German Mausers were all made in 7.92 mm.
What does s 42 mean on a Luger?
Copyright 2010 by Jan C Still. Mausers 42 manufacturing code replaced the S/42 code in early 1939. Its use continued until early 1941. All 42 code Lugers bear the late Test Proof (LTP) and have a bore gauge. The magazines bodies are crimped blued sheet metal or blued extruded center pinned.
Why did everyone want a Luger?
The Luger pistol is still sought after by collectors both for its sleek design and accuracy, and for its connection to Imperial and Nazi Germany.
What is difference between 9mm and 9mm Luger ammo?
Absolutely nothing! They are identical and different in name only. Despite what name these rounds carry, when you hear someone refer to a 9mm, they are most likely referring to a 9mm Luger or 9x19mm Parabellum which are one and the same cartridge.
Is the Luger P08 German?
The Pistole Parabellum—or Parabellum-Pistole (Pistol Parabellum), commonly known as just Luger or Luger P08 is a toggle-locked recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol….
| Luger pistol | |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | German Empire |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1904-1953 (Germany) 1900-1970s (other countries) |
| Used by | See Users |