John Dewey custom 9mm Luger - 02/15/12
Several years ago, I traded for this John Dewey Luger. Mr. Dewey was a gunsmith back in the '60's. His son (and grandson) own and operate J. Dewey Manufacturing, Southbury, CT, makers of gun cleaning equipment, a name familiar to most gun nuts.
Mr. Dewey was a perfectionist and it shows in his work. I talked to his grandson at the J. Dewey company and was told the old man didn't keep very good records. The grandson was really interested in this gun and wanted it. If I ever decide to sell it, he will be the first one I call.
The gun has a ported 10" bbl and shoots like a rifle. The trigger is surprisingly good for a Luger. Mr. Dewey skillfully mounted an adjustable Micro target sight on the toggle.
The shoulder holster is a Bianchi and was actually made years ago for a long barreled Hi Standard target pistol. It just happens to fit this Luger very well.
The target was shot at 20 yds. over a bag with Fed. 115 gr. HP factory ammo.
DF
Mr. Dewey was a perfectionist and it shows in his work. I talked to his grandson at the J. Dewey company and was told the old man didn't keep very good records. The grandson was really interested in this gun and wanted it. If I ever decide to sell it, he will be the first one I call.
The gun has a ported 10" bbl and shoots like a rifle. The trigger is surprisingly good for a Luger. Mr. Dewey skillfully mounted an adjustable Micro target sight on the toggle.
The shoulder holster is a Bianchi and was actually made years ago for a long barreled Hi Standard target pistol. It just happens to fit this Luger very well.
The target was shot at 20 yds. over a bag with Fed. 115 gr. HP factory ammo.
DF