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Stoeger STLR-4 (aka Stoeger Luger 22)
The Stoeger Luger was based off the same general pattern as the original Luger pistol. However it is blowback-operated and uses a simplified version of the toggle lock, which does not actually 'lock' the action but is just for aesthetics. It was designed by Gary Willhelm and manufactured from 1969-1985. A standard and a target model were the 2 main styles offered, although there were a few offered with an extra long barrel and an elevation-adjustable rear sight.
Stoeger purchased the rights to the Luger name in America and began production of a Luger in 22LR in 1969. They started out with aluminum frames but sometime in 1980 the receiver material was changed to steel. One way to tell them apart (besides using a magnet) is by the safety selector markings. Steel frames will have red and green painted spots while the aluminum frames will have raised lettering that says Fire or Safe (or F and S).
On both the standard and target models, the front post sight height is fixed and can be drifted for windage adjustments. The rear sight on the standard model is a raised square notch. The target model rear sight has an extension at the rear of the frame for an adjustable rear sight. Both models were available with 4.5 inch (most common) or a 5.5 inch (less common) barrels. Rumors exist of a few to have been imported (or at least distributed) through Navy Arms with 9-in barrels.
The various "official" models are:
STLR-4: Right hand 4.5 in. bbl.
STLL-4: Left hand 4.5 in. bbl.
STLR-5: Right hand 5.5 in. bbl.
STLL-5: Left hand 5.5 in. bbl.
Years Produced: From 1969 to 1985
MSRP In 1970: $69.95 - $72.95
Chambering: 22 Long rifle
Barrel Length: 4.5 in. or 5.5 in. (Rumors of 9 in. barrels exist)
Overall Length: 10 in. (with 4.5 in. Barrel)
Weight: With Empty Magazine and 4.5 inch Barrel - 1 lb. 14 oz
Trigger Pull: 2.5 - 4 lbs.
Operating System: Blowback
Safety: Manual Selector
Rear Sight: Fixed Square Notch
Front Sight: Fixed Front Serrated Ramp
Magazine: 10-Round Detachable Box Magazine
Grips: Checkered Walnut (very early) or Smooth Walnut
LSHO: Yes (The bolt remains open after the last round is fired.)
Erma Werke also made a version labeled as the model LA-22. With a pot-metal frame, it was notoriously poor quality and well know for beating itself to death in short order. If you find one that works, don't shoot it or it won't work anymore.
More pics and adverts:
I don't know if it's the original from the Stoeger pistol kit, but mine came with this holster.
Last shot hold open and magazine
1970 ad
1970 ad
1973 ad
1978 ad for the Target Luger
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Stoeger STLR-4 (aka Stoeger Luger 22)
The Stoeger Luger was based off the same general pattern as the original Luger pistol. However it is blowback-operated and uses a simplified version of the toggle lock, which does not actually 'lock' the action but is just for aesthetics. It was designed by Gary Willhelm and manufactured from 1969-1985. A standard and a target model were the 2 main styles offered, although there were a few offered with an extra long barrel and an elevation-adjustable rear sight.
Stoeger purchased the rights to the Luger name in America and began production of a Luger in 22LR in 1969. They started out with aluminum frames but sometime in 1980 the receiver material was changed to steel. One way to tell them apart (besides using a magnet) is by the safety selector markings. Steel frames will have red and green painted spots while the aluminum frames will have raised lettering that says Fire or Safe (or F and S).
On both the standard and target models, the front post sight height is fixed and can be drifted for windage adjustments. The rear sight on the standard model is a raised square notch. The target model rear sight has an extension at the rear of the frame for an adjustable rear sight. Both models were available with 4.5 inch (most common) or a 5.5 inch (less common) barrels. Rumors exist of a few to have been imported (or at least distributed) through Navy Arms with 9-in barrels.
The various "official" models are:
STLR-4: Right hand 4.5 in. bbl.
STLL-4: Left hand 4.5 in. bbl.
STLR-5: Right hand 5.5 in. bbl.
STLL-5: Left hand 5.5 in. bbl.
Years Produced: From 1969 to 1985
MSRP In 1970: $69.95 - $72.95
Chambering: 22 Long rifle
Barrel Length: 4.5 in. or 5.5 in. (Rumors of 9 in. barrels exist)
Overall Length: 10 in. (with 4.5 in. Barrel)
Weight: With Empty Magazine and 4.5 inch Barrel - 1 lb. 14 oz
Trigger Pull: 2.5 - 4 lbs.
Operating System: Blowback
Safety: Manual Selector
Rear Sight: Fixed Square Notch
Front Sight: Fixed Front Serrated Ramp
Magazine: 10-Round Detachable Box Magazine
Grips: Checkered Walnut (very early) or Smooth Walnut
LSHO: Yes (The bolt remains open after the last round is fired.)
Erma Werke also made a version labeled as the model LA-22. With a pot-metal frame, it was notoriously poor quality and well know for beating itself to death in short order. If you find one that works, don't shoot it or it won't work anymore.
More pics and adverts:
I don't know if it's the original from the Stoeger pistol kit, but mine came with this holster.
Last shot hold open and magazine
1970 ad
1970 ad
1973 ad
1978 ad for the Target Luger
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