Today I Will Give Away My Most Prized Gun

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Posted: 11/23/2014 12:37:53 PM EDT

I have a Imperial War 9mm P08 Lugar made in 1917. My Great Grandfather captured it in France in 1918. It was passed on to my by my Grandfather and when I came back from USAR training he gave it to me. This evening my oldest Nephew is coming over to help me move something. He is only going to move this pistol. He shoots, he hunts and next month he graduates from College. It's is his graduation gift. I have no sons and I want it to stay with a male of the family. I know he will take good care of it and when time pass it on to someone who is worthy of this piece of family history.

Posted: 11/23/2014 12:38:33 PM EDT

[#1]

I thought you were going to give it to me.

Posted: 11/23/2014 12:38:41 PM EDT

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Posted: 11/23/2014 12:39:07 PM EDT

[#3]

Good on you.

Posted: 11/23/2014 12:39:08 PM EDT

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Posted: 11/23/2014 12:39:29 PM EDT

[#5]

Very cool. Might want to write-up a little history to go with it so names and dates don't get lost in time.

Posted: 11/23/2014 12:40:10 PM EDT

[#6]

That's great!

Posted: 11/23/2014 12:40:33 PM EDT

[#7]

WTH OP, pics?

Posted: 11/23/2014 12:40:48 PM EDT

[#8]

Great story and your a very good uncle.

Posted: 11/23/2014 12:40:58 PM EDT

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Posted: 11/23/2014 12:41:26 PM EDT

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I wish I knew what happened to my Grandfather's Luger.

Posted: 11/23/2014 12:41:26 PM EDT

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I will it also come with picture of both my Grandfather and Great Grandfather and my Grandfathers flag that was on his coffin. He was a WW2 Vet.

Posted: 11/23/2014 12:42:05 PM EDT

[#12]

Noice

Posted: 11/23/2014 12:42:34 PM EDT

[#13]

Good man.

Posted: 11/23/2014 12:43:01 PM EDT

[#14]

Pretty cool! A pic would be nice to see.

Posted: 11/23/2014 12:43:14 PM EDT

[#15]

Thank you Uncle!

Posted: 11/23/2014 12:43:25 PM EDT

[#16]

Best thing I've read all day!

Posted: 11/23/2014 12:44:12 PM EDT

[#17]

A short note explaining your reason for choosing him and your hope for the gun's continued travels might be nice.
It could be kept with the gun and signed by each family member that passes it on.

Posted: 11/23/2014 12:45:52 PM EDT

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Me too, but the *real* story is better.

Sort of.

Posted: 11/23/2014 12:56:02 PM EDT

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Op's GreatGrandfather "Liberated" it!

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:02:56 PM EDT

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A short note explaining your reason for choosing him and your hope for the gun's continued travels might be nice.
It could be kept with the gun and signed by each family member that passes it on.

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Good idea.

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:07:00 PM EDT

[#21]

Where do i sign up to be your nephew?

Seriously, good on you.

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:07:36 PM EDT

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I have a Imperial War 9mm P08 Lugar made in 1917. My Great Grandfather captured it in France in 1918. It was passed on to my by my Grandfather and when I came back from USAR training he gave it to me. This evening my oldest Nephew is coming over to help me move something. He is only going to move this pistol. He shoots, he hunts and next month he graduates from College. It's is his graduation gift. I have no sons and I want it to stay with a male of the family. I know he will take good care of it and when time pass it on to someone who is worthy of this piece of family history.

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Good man.

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:08:26 PM EDT

[#23]

Post story and pics. Good on you.

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:08:57 PM EDT

[#24]

Well done, OP.

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:10:31 PM EDT

[#25]

Go for you to pass it on. I have my grandfathers 1915 Luger that he brought back from WWII, looks brand new and in holster with an extra mag. Holster still has my grandfathers name and serial # on a tag attached. I also have the bring back papers for a captured nazi flag and German rifle . With the bring back papers was the flag but instead of a German Mauser I was expecting it was a remington made 1903 Springfield . Don't know how that happened .

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:11:25 PM EDT

[#26]

You're a generous Uncle!

PICTURE of the pistol PLEASE!
You know the rules!!!

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:11:29 PM EDT

[#27]

Wow, awesome

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:12:03 PM EDT

[#28]

awesome family treasure

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:40:44 PM EDT

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Posted: 11/23/2014 1:41:25 PM EDT

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That's awesome, hats off to you.

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:42:31 PM EDT

[#31]

Uncle? is that you?

I hope your nephew appreciates the gift.

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:43:04 PM EDT

[#32]

Sounds sweet hope he's got a safe

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:45:26 PM EDT

[#33]

GOOD DEAL!

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:47:47 PM EDT

[#34]

Write up a note stating that your GGGF captured it. Notarize it. It stays with the P-08.

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:48:37 PM EDT

[#35]

You need to think this through a bit more. I think you're going to make a mistake.

He's coming out of college with...? No job? No money? No way to store it? No way to secure it? You're placing your gun in an uncertain situation that ends often in upset.

Write a quick will with your letter, intentions, family heritage, etc. and hold on to it until his situation is stable.

If I'm wrong, so be it - glad I am.

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:49:50 PM EDT

[#36]

very cool,...but lacking Pics of heirloom

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:50:17 PM EDT

[#37]

Very cool, my uncles all have kids, your nephew is a lucky man. Congratulations on earning his degree.

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:50:41 PM EDT

[#38]

OUTSTANDING!

Would you consider adoption?

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:51:55 PM EDT

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You need to think this through a bit more. I think you're going to make a mistake.

He's coming out of college with...? No job? No money? No way to store it? No way to secure it? You're placing your gun in an uncertain situation that ends often in upset.

Write a quick will with your letter, intentions, family heritage, etc. and hold on to it until his situation is stable.

If I'm wrong, so be it - glad I am.

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He already is doing an internship with a major oil company. He was just offered a 50K plus job with them.

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:53:03 PM EDT

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I have a Imperial War 9mm P08 Lugar made in 1917. My Great Grandfather captured it in France in 1918. It was passed on to my by my Grandfather and when I came back from USAR training he gave it to me. This evening my oldest Nephew is coming over to help me move something. He is only going to move this pistol. He shoots, he hunts and next month he graduates from College. It's is his graduation gift. I have no sons and I want it to stay with a male of the family. I know he will take good care of it and when time pass it on to someone who is worthy of this piece of family history.

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Congrats!

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:54:59 PM EDT

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Posted: 11/23/2014 1:57:45 PM EDT

[#42]

Thought you said you sold all your guns when you got married.

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:58:07 PM EDT

[#43]

You could adopt me pop. I'm a good kid.

Posted: 11/23/2014 2:04:01 PM EDT

[#44]

Make sure he has a safe and a security system or me might not have it long.

I gave an expensive rifle to one of my step sons and he didn't have it for a year before it was stolen from his apartment. Most likely one of his friends or maybe his ex girlfriend. I have no doubt they pawned it for $100 because I'm sure they don't realize it's worth $1200.