Krieghoff P.08 (1938) - National WWII Museum (New Orleans, LA)

[Johnny Peppers]

I'm not sure I remember the exact story on the Norton Luger, and maybe Alan remembers it, but in 1960 it was offered to a Carl Wilson for $4000, but at the meeting to purchase the pistol it had gone up to $5000 and Wilson got mad and turned it down. It was then purchased by Harry Jones and sold to Mr. Norton for $5500. Story is that Mr. Wilson admitted that it was the biggest mistake of his collecting career.

Mr. Norton liked engraved guns, and had E. C. Prudhomme engrave several guns in the collection, one being a Borchardt pistol. The .45 Luger could just as easily have ended up engraved.

[deadmanscorner]

One of the two known original .45 ACP Lugers is displayed in the Norton Gallery in Shreveport, Louisiana. It has been a few years since I have seen it, but it was displayed where only one side could be seen, and this was the uninteresting (right) side. Apparently the museum had no idea of the significance of the pistol until they were made aware of it.

The Norton Art Gallery is 4 blocks from where I grew up/parents still live!

Wow small world!!

The collection is quite impressive.

[Johnny Peppers]

The Norton Art Gallery is 4 blocks from where I grew up/parents still live!

Wow small world!!

The collection is quite impressive.

Also a fantastic collection of Fredric Remington and Charles Russell paintings and bronzes, as well as other paintings of the west. Really worth the time if you are in the area.

[deadmanscorner]

Also a fantastic collection of Fredric Remington and Charles Russell paintings and bronzes, as well as other paintings of the west. Really worth the time if you are in the area.

Yes sir!

If I recall correctly it's, in fact, the largest Remington collection in the world.

[Death-Ace]

The Norton Art Gallery is 4 blocks from where I grew up/parents still live!

Wow small world!!

The collection is quite impressive.

That's nuts! My folks still live in the area as well! I grew up Near Pines Road, but spent many a Time at my parents Antique Shop on East Kings.

[1933 FORD NUT]

Just got a call from the museum and the 1938 HK Luger there is serial number 10053 and is for sure dated 1938 . They are going to send me pics and the info on the veteran that donated it . I will add more as I get it . Kinda the holy grail of HK land !!!

[Ronnie Fry]

Most excellent, Ford Nut!! We are all grateful for your efforts and are anxious to hear any further details.