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Luger 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. On recoil after firing, the mechanism opened to receive a new cartridge from an eight-round,
Georg Luger was a DWM employee tasked with promoting the radical new pistol to both military and commercial users. Georg took the basic Borchardt action, fixed most of its most obvious flaws, and, in so doing, changed the world of combat pistols forever. The basic Luger action was indeed an amazing thing.
Uncover the intriguing history and mechanics of the Luger pistol, a weapon that revolutionized warfare and left a lasting legacy in military history.
A Luger pistol customized with engravings and gold features. (Photo credit: Rock Island Auction) The original Luger was chambered in 7.62x21mm Parabellum, a pistol cartridge also known by the names .30 Luger and 7.65mm Luger. That particular cartridge was designed by Georg Luger and Hugo Borchardt, who created it based on the 7.65x25mm Borchardt.
