Super interesting vintage MGC Luger shoulder stock
- Category
- Firearm Components, Accessories, & Tools Stocks & Grips
- Model
- 1908
I got this at an auction and so know nothing of its history.
I knew nothing about this stock, even when I posted this ad originally. However, a fellow member provided me with some useful information. This item seems to have been made by MGC. AI says the following about these:
"Vintage MGC (Model Gun Corporation) Luger stocks from Japan are highly sought-after,1960s–1980s era replica accessories, often sold as part of "artillery" or "naval" ensemble sets. These non-firing, functional metal replicas, made in Japan, frequently came with wood-stocked, drum-magazine, or carbine configurations.
- Manufacturer & Origin: Produced by MGC (Modern Gun Corporation/Model Gun Corporation) in Japan, often in collaboration with RMI (Replicated Military Industries) or Collector's Armoury Inc. for export.
- Stock Types: Common configurations include the Artillery model (long barrel with a shoulder stock) and Navy models.
- Availability: These are considered rare, vintage collector items often found on secondary markets like eBay or antique weapon sites.
- Ensemble Kits: Often packaged as a full set including a cleaning rod, drum magazine, straight magazines, leather holster, and a real or reproduction wooden stock.
These items are highly collectible, with full-metal versions often commanding high interest due to their intricate detail."
In other words, this is not a genuine German antique stock, but rather a unique Luger compatible stock - that still has collector interest. It is well made with thick gauge stamped blued hardware and a deep brown dense hardwood stock. It feels like a high-quality item, The profile is more like a conventional rifle stock as compared to a common board stock. The design is very close to original stocks made for the rare 1902 carbines.
I tried it on a real Luger. It slides right on the lug but the latching drum doesn’t fully rotate - as its diameter is a bit oversized. I believe that final fitting could be done with a needle file - to achieve a nice tight lock-up.
I’m betting it would be nicer in actual use than a common board stock - and this would give a Luger a pretty special look.
The price has been adjusted to reflect what it is. Buyer pays shipping