World of Lugers is a living tribute to the history and legacy of the iconic Luger pistol. Inspired by the pioneering work of Ralph Shattuck and Sam Costanzo, the site honors the original World of Lugers brand while expanding it into a comprehensive online archive.
Here you’ll find carefully curated information, photographs, documents, and rare materials that preserve and share the story of the Luger pistol across its many variations, eras, and collectors. Whether you’re a researcher, collector, historian, or simply curious about this legendary firearm, World of Lugers offers a deep and growing resource dedicated to keeping its history alive for future generations.
If you have anything to contribute to the archive, please email us at christopher@worldoflugers.com
Several people have helped bring this page to life through proofreading, suggestions, corrections, moral support, and even content contributions. I would like to thank the following individuals for their patience with my questions and their willingness to help:
Dr. Mohamad Hassoun
Jason Linn (Lugerforums Sponsor, Owner of Samuel L Antiques)
Edward Tinker (Admin at Lugerforums.com, Co-Author of Police Lugers & Simson Lugers - Veteran Bring Backs Vol 1-4)
Gerben van Vlimmeren ( "Luger and Mauser handgun researcher and author" )
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