Red Baron Artillery Luger Limited Edition

Rare indeed are Exhibition-Grade firearms. Now, we bring you a piece that immediately makes firearms history—for it is the world’s first Luger of any type inlaid with Rubies. This dazzling, bejeweled classic originated almost 100 years ago, but it now belongs to the ages, for its greatness, importance, and beauty are timeless. Hand engraved ‘standard’ Lugers are among the elite of the elite. The Artillery Luger was made only in the World War I years, between 1914 and 1918. With its distinctive, long barrel, it was issued for defense to, among others, German artillery crews.

Ten Genuine, Sparkling, Red Rubies

This Exhibition-Grade firearm is worthy of honoring Germany's most-famous pilot, Baron Manfred von Richtofen, “the Red Baron.” And, true to his moniker, it is lavishly inlaid with 10 genuine brilliant-cut red Rubies. It is called “The Red Baron Artillery Luger—One of 25.”

Genuine Original — Made in Germany During 1914-1918

Each rare, genuine, original German Artillery Luger was made during 1914-1918. Following disassembly and close scrutiny, each hand-picked original Artillery Luger is custom mirror polished.

Gemstones, Solid 24-Karat Gold Inlays and Hand Engraving

Each Red Baron Artillery Luger “One of 25” is intricately hand engraved and painstakingly crafted with the following numerous hallmarks of the custom gunsmithing art:

Ten red Rubies, symbolizing the formidable red Fokker triplane favored by this knight of the air, are set in Gold and inlaid across this Exhibition-Grade piece.
The sideplate is highlighted by four brilliant-cut Rubies, hand inlaid into four Gold bezels which are, in turn, inlaid into the sideplate.
The classic, German oak leaf pattern, is hand engraved across the left side of the frame. This, in turn, is surrounded by 24-Karat Gold inlays and four more Rubies, precisely inlaid in Gold, as corner devices.
As a further touch, each side of the front sight base is inlaid with a gleaming Ruby, inlaid in Gold.
The distinctive signature of Baron von Richtofen is hand-engraved across the center of the barrel.
The Richtofen signature “R” is inlaid in solid 24-Karat Gold on the sideplate. This panoply is encased by a wreath of laurel leaves and oak leaves, taken from the Baron’s WWI Pilot’s Badge.
The German Imperial Crown, symbol of the German Empire at the time of World War I, and a prominent feature on the Imperial German Aviator’s Badge, is hand engraved into the left side of the reinforced breech.
The combination of hand engraved oak and laurel leaf patterns are carried through around the muzzle, and along accents on the both sides of the frame.
Additional solid 24-Karat Gold inlays decorate the barrel at the muzzle and the breech, as well as on both sides of the upper and lower frame and accenting varied facets of the steel.
Hand engraving, en suite, covers the trigger, safety, frame latch and grip screws.
All of the engraving is by hand, using the traditional hammer-and-chisel technique.
All of the foliate engraving is accentuated by gold-gilt infill.
Genuine 24-Karat Gold plating covers the trigger, safety, frame latch, grip screws, front sight screw, rear-sight pin, rear-sight screw and magazine release; all to Jewelers Grade-Heavy thickness, for lasting beauty and value.

A First in Arms Collecting!

The Red Baron Artillery Luger “One of 25” is the World’s first firearm honoring the Red Baron. To our knowledge, this is also the world’s first Luger to be inlaid with Rubies. It is also the world’s first firearm to be inlaid with this many gems! “Firsts” are always of special interest to collectors.

Display Case

Also available is a custom made, luxuriously lined Display Case with locking glass lid and engraved identification plaque to display and protect your Tribute from dust and unauthorized handling.

Shipping Procedure

Since the Tribute is a working firearm, we will arrange delivery through a licensed firearms dealer of your choice.

Reservation Form

I wish to reserve (Quantity) of the "Red Baron Artillery Luger Limited Edition", a working Artillery Luger, at the price of $9,995*. Each Luger is numbered and registered within the limited edition of 25, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Thirty-day return privilege.

Please charge my credit card a deposit of $395 per Luger. I will pay the balance prior to delivery at the rate of $400 per month, with no interest or carrying charge.

Optional Display Case:

I do not wish to order the optional luxuriously lined Display Case at this time.

I also wish to reserve the optional luxuriously lined Display Case. Please add $179 + shipping to the final payment.

* All orders are subject to acceptance and availability. If I cancel my reservation prior to delivery, I will receive a full refund, less a commissioning fee of $195. Shipping and handling will be added to each order. Virginia residents please add 5% sales tax.

The Red Baron Artillery Luger Limited Edition