Since WWI, the German-made Luger P08 Parabellum pistol has been a highly sought-after gun primarily because of its unique design and accuracy. And, of course, for its connection with Nazi Germany.
This is the pistol for which the 9x19mm Parabellum (also known as the 9 mm Luger) cartridge was developed.
Denix makes a good non-firing reproduction of the Luger- intended for display, filmmaking, theatrical props, or reenactments. Please be aware that Denix manufactures most of their guns for this purpose -and if dry-fired enough times, they will most certainly wear out. Of course, they do not have the durability that you would find in a real firing gun (a Denix replica is also a fraction of the cost of a real gun..). But with proper care, a Denix replica can last a long time.
The Luger Replica
The Luger is the most recognisable pistol of the first half of the twentieth century, and its shape comes from a mechanism that no other pistol used: the toggle lock. The Denix copy reproduces the toggle, the angled grip and the thin barrel, and it is the toggle that makes the replica interesting, because it is the part everyone wants to see work.
Working the toggle is also the quickest way to damage the replica. The joint is cast, the pins are small, and the action should be moved slowly and never snapped shut. If the toggle feels loose after a few years, that is normal wear rather than a fault, and a drop of light oil on the pins will quieten it without tightening it.
Common questions
Does the toggle work?
Yes, the toggle joint moves like the original, but it is a cast part and should be worked gently.
Is the magazine removable?
Yes, the magazine detaches from the butt, as on the original.
Its the Denix Luger! http://t.co/Ij672WH