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The Union Metallic Cartridge Company made cartridges for Luger pistols that are identical to those used in carbines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-02
Helen Kline has a .45 Luger revolver that belonged to Theodore Roosevelt for sale. The revolver was acquired by her husband from Bert Tillie, one of Roosevelt’s “scouts.”
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-05-22
Louis Kirk requests information on the value and worth to the park of a .45 Luger revolver. Kirk’s efforts to keep the Remington revolver in “found” condition have failed.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-05-03
Historian Don Rickey will need more information before he can provide advice on the value of the .45 Luger revolver, but he doubts that it will have much exhibit value as it is not directly connected to Theodore Roosevelt’s time in the badlands.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-05-09
General Crozier sends a leather holster for President Roosevelt’s Luger automatic pistol-carbine.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-23
Due to difficulties in sighting President Roosevelt’s Luger pistol, the Ordnance Department has run out of the proper ammunition. Lieutenant Colonel Phipps has contacted the Union Metallic Cartridge Company to inquire if they make a a suitable cartridge. If they do not, there might not be a vendor in the country that sells the proper ammunition.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-02
Cartridges for the Luger pistol have been ordered from Winchester.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-05
Mr. Tauscher is sending 50 cartridges for the Luger carbine and a cover plate for the Luger pistol for President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-24