Unusual markings on and next to a Luger serial number. Possibly the original serial number and suffix letter were duplicates of another Luger already in inventory? In any event, the Z on the receiver matched the receiver serial number and suffix letter to the frame serial number and suffix letter Lugers; A Century Counting!
Identifying a Luger - Jan C. Still Lugerforums The Luger in question has either had a DWM forward toggle link placed in an Erfurt toggle train or the rear link of a DWM train has been replaced by an Erfurt part Considering the receiver cut for the Artillery rear sight, I'd say the DWM toggle link is the replacement part but without seeing more of the pistol, that's only an educated guess
Luger P08 identification - Jan C. Still Lugerforums Hello! I have purchased this Luger a few months ago Here are the identification markers: "DWM", Crown over "N", Letter suffixed serial number, Gesichert under saftey toggle, and no date stamp No other marking is there except one It appears to be the number "82" that was scratched on the
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LUGER RECEIVER ACCEPTANCE STAMPS - Jan C. Still Lugerforums Jan LUGER, RECEIVER INSPECTION STAMPS Note: as used in this text, inspection and acceptance stamps are the same thing Individual Imperial German military pistols were inspected during or just after the manufacturing process to determine if they complied with specifications for military use
best luger in terms of overall look and quality? I know this is a subjective question but I wanted to see the responses I am partial towards the ww2 production lugers because of the stamps and codes and stuff But when it comes down to the actual look of the guns like strawed parts and bluing, I admit that other periods of luger production
Regimental Luger Markings - Jan C. Still Lugerforums Hello This is my first post in this forum I have a DWM 1918 Model 1908 Luger with regimental markings on the front grip strap? Can anyone tell me what they mean? I saw a thread from 2010 with a similar question and similar numbers, but my Luger has a few differences The numbers JR 419 3K 12
Luger Shoulder Stocks - Jan C. Still Lugerforums There is confusion about the ATF's current position on Lugers with shoulder stocks I have dived (diven?) into the morass and have reached a conclusion Your milage may vary Summary: If you own an original Luger and an original shoulder stock there is not problem, the gun is C R and just