The markings inside a ring shank indicate the type of metal, the karat weights or the name of the manufacturer, designer or jeweler. The most common stamp is the karat weight of th...World War II Nazi 1940-42 Code Mauser Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig with 1940 Dated Holster and Two Matching MagazinesThis is a very fine example of an original pre-war 1940 dated, "42 code" Nazi Mauser Luger rig. These Lugers feature a salt blue metal finish with checkered walnut grips. The chamber area is marked with the full date of 1940 with the …Even the grips match! 1940 chamber dated Luger rig with 1 original aluminum Nazi magazine not matching. 4" barrel has an Very good and shiny bore ! No import marks with a possible re-blue. 2100$. Can meet up in either San Marcos, new Braunfles or seguin. World two 223 7.62 308 ww2 1940 German Luger p08 Issue 42 Code. 5.It is marked 1918 and 1920. What was the 1920 mark for? Second it has a different number on the rear of the main lower frame 1843 vs. 2701 on the rest of the pistol. All numbers match. Last but not least it appears to have X out unit number on the rear grip frame K and another letter and the number 10.One of the more interesting subcategories to pursue in Luger collecting is acquiring pistols with unit markings stamped into the frame, usu ally on the front strap of the pistol. Although the markings can vary, they can sometimes be specific enough to identify the company from which the pistol originally came, speculatively giving the …Thanks: 33. Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts. Breakdown of P08 markings. Hi all, When I first joined the forum I posted some pics of my P08 for some general feedback and received some great information that I really appreciated. This time however I decided to post a complete breakdown of my P08 showing all the marking I could find with the hope ...May 8, 2019 ... Due to our large used gun inventory and firearm buyback department, we get in a lot of interesting items and we thought we'd share some of ...The crown over N is a commercial German proof mark. The 8,82 is the exact bore diameter, the script thing on the toggle is "DWM" (the manufacturer), and the rest are serial numbers. Thanks so much! I should've clarified I knew some such as the DWM and serial markings.Mauser P-08 Semi-Automatic Pistol - Description. The Mauser P-08 is a magazine-fed, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the 9MM Luger cartridge. It is most commonly known as the Luger. It incorporates the unique toggle-lock action developed by Georg Luger. It was first produced by Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken of Berlin, Germany.Jun 22, 2023 · M1906 Navy Luger (top) with stock, holster, and magazine pouch—finding a complete rig such as this is difficult and expensive. An unaltered Navy Luger (bottom) showing the safe marking in the lower position of the safety lever. (Courtesy of Rock Island Auction Service) June 22, 2023 By Leroy Thompson. I bought my first Luger pistol in 1968. Thanks: 33. Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts. Breakdown of P08 markings. Hi all, When I first joined the forum I posted some pics of my P08 for some general feedback and received some great information that I really appreciated. This time however I decided to post a complete breakdown of my P08 showing all the marking I could find with the hope ...Swiss commercial Lugers--that is, Luger pistols destined for the Swiss commercial market--were proofed before export, following German civilian proof practice which was acceptable under Swiss proof law. Swiss Old Model Parabellums have the crown/B, crown/U, crown/G civilian proof marks of the German proof law of 1891, as do New Model ...Weapon 44. The regiment was part of the Bavarian 4th Infantry Division which fought on the Western Front for most of the First World War. The Luger is DWM manufactured and seems to be the standard model in all respects. With the DWM manufacture, it is a WWI Luger. After the end of WWI, DWM was "dissolved".Herb, the answer is yes. There is on the barrel eagle/N (Nitro proof) and eagle/J (= Instandsetzung; repair). According the German gun proof law it was necessary to reproof a gun when a substantial repair was carried out. A new barrel is such a case. The repaired or replaced part of the gun received the eagle/J marking.This is a Weimar period 1920 dated DWM military police Luger that is a 9mm Parabellum re-work of a 1918 artillery frame. This Parabellum has a 100mm barrel length with all matching serial numbers to include matching, original grips. Serial number placement is in the military ("exposed") style The barrel is numbered and proofed and matches the ...The gesihert markings doesn't appear to be messed with. I guess the other markings could have been ground off since it was re blued but I'm still not convinced. The back iof the grip frame is smooth with no slot for stocks and there is a small hole thru the frame up from the grip screw and to the rearMagazine identification, now with pictures. Hello all! Popping back in after a bit of an absence to see whats up. I am having some challenges in matching up my Lugers with my various magazines. I am not talking about a serialized magazine (have one though) that matches the pistol. I mean "this mag with these markings with a wooden bottom etc ...Erfurt Luger Unit Marking. luger1. 05-23-2021 11:04 PM by Neil Young. 1: 2,031: Discontinued use of markings. jeb111. 03-16-2021 10:59 AM by mrerick. 18: 2,401:This 1920 commercial Luger was manufactured from a rebuilt WWI military pistol and sold through an Argentinian retailer, leaving it with both “Buenos Aries” and German markings.It is marked 1918 and 1920. What was the 1920 mark for? Second it has a different number on the rear of the main lower frame 1843 vs. 2701 on the rest of the pistol. All numbers match. Last but not least it appears to have X out unit number on the rear grip frame K and another letter and the number 10.Mar 7, 2015 ... An original barrel seems to be more the exception than the rule and only one of mine has it. I do have one that has both the barrel and slide ( ...The metal surfaces bear 85% blue finish. Straw colors are strong. Nitre blue is 80%. The markings are clear and legible. All the serial numbers match. The bore ...2/1001 is the concealment code of Ernst Thalmann in Suhl Germany. There were two Thalmann sites in Suhl. 1/1001 and 2/1001 were the concealment codes. These are very high quality and usable magazines and make excellent magazines for shooter Lugers. The machined and welded body is the best of all the magazines produced for the Luger.Feb 20, 2013 · The change to hot salt blue was mid 1937. The WWII German Navy obtained their pistols through the Army. They have all the normal acceptance and proof marks of the Army P.08, but are identified by their Navy property mark on either the frontstrap or rear strap. The property mark is preceded by an O for Ostee (Baltic Sea) or N for Nordsee (North ... Erfurt Luger Unit Marking. luger1. 05-23-2021 11:04 PM by Neil Young. 1: 2,031: Discontinued use of markings. jeb111. 03-16-2021 10:59 AM by mrerick. 18: 2,401:As for the markings: Model: Luger P08 1915 Marked on inner grip - R.80.6.K. Serial number: 8235 (all pieces matching) 2 magazines, marked 3776 and 6689 I was able to find a little info online (I didn't instantly want someone to do my research for me) that said the inner grip markings mean 80th Infantry, 6th Kompagnie (Company).KL Luger issued from the Dachau Concentration Camp guards. The second Luger is one with a "Death Head". The store will not work correctly when cookies are disabled. ... So in other words, the original marking in this case, a date was taken off, and then they engraved, this is not roll-stamp, this is engraved KL1933. A lot of people have ...Erfurt Luger Unit Marking. luger1. 05-23-2021 11:04 PM by Neil Young. 1: 2,031: Discontinued use of markings. jeb111. 03-16-2021 10:59 AM by mrerick. 18: 2,401:Thanks: 33. Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts. Breakdown of P08 markings. Hi all, When I first joined the forum I posted some pics of my P08 for some general feedback and received some great information that I really appreciated. This time however I decided to post a complete breakdown of my P08 showing all the marking I could find with the …ORIGINAL WW1 WWII GERMAN DARK BROWN LEATHER LUGER P08 HOLSTER . MARKING "P". Opens in a new window or tab. Pre-Owned. $199.00. petargo_military (25) 93.1%. or Best Offer +$15.00 shipping. from Bulgaria. WWI German Military Holster for P08 Luger Pistol - Joseph Woll Dated 1916 - XLNT. Opens in a new window or tab.Jun 16, 2017 · Finding any pre 1915 Luger with a matching mag and in top condition has always been a challenge to collectors. When you factor in the likelihood (1%) of a unit marking, this example is even more unique and perhaps incredibly unique given the unusual marking and the position on the rear grips strap. This time however I decided to post a complete breakdown of my P08 showing all the marking I could find with the hope that someone might review to let me …5819 posts · Joined 2010. #2 · May 12, 2016 (Edited) Typical 1921 dated DWM military pistol; I don't think it is re-barreled, but need a better picture of the bottom of the barrel to be sure. For sure the front sight base has been monkeyed with, and not by the mfg. George can read the Reichwehr marking; I can't, but the "/" is peculiar to the ...G. Unknown member Discussion starter. #1 · Mar 28, 2006. I have a DWM 1915 chamber dated 9mm Luger, 4" blued barrel. On the underside of the barrel, in front of the trigger guard, it is marked with what looks like a lower case cursive "h" beneath the serial number "59xx" and beneath the cursive letter the numbers "8,82".5. Are there specific markings or codes to look for on Luger holsters? Yes, there are specific markings and codes on Luger holsters that can indicate the manufacturer, date of production, and other relevant details.I agree with the rarer an item is, the less an import marking matters. But I'd say an import marking on an average, nice example brings the value down 30-40% --- although I think that since the large influx of SKS', AK's, Toks, Russian / East German lugers, Mausers, etc over the last 20 years that newer collectors don't seem as …Luger Date Request What year is DWM Luger Serial Number 1283? There is no actual date stamped on this gun. All major components have matching serial numbers on ...There are a lot of marking on the under side of the barrel that I haven't seen on other Lugers. Where the barrel meets the frame on the under side are the numbers 8.83, immediately down the barrel from that is the small cursive "d", then the serial 4194. Just beyond the serial, is a stamp I can't identify, but the letters "NP" clearly stamped ...The only distinctive marking of these particular guns was a new date of issue added to the one already marked over the chamber. Consequently, we find the “two-date” model. (For example, a Luger that already had the date “1918” over the chamber now had “1920” above the “1918,” not superimposed upon it.Jan C Still RIP. 4384 posts · Joined 2003. #2 · Feb 23, 2005. Balder. The two stamps to the left are a crown/E (or G?) and a crown/B German Army acceptance stamps and the stamp on the right is a German eagle test proof. The reported 1911 DWM serial range is 4089b-166f. The L is almost certainally an "e" or "c".The Simson Lugers bore specific markings and one can find the firm's name on the front toggle link or the S code letter (at the end of the production). In 1934 ...The markings mean "Infantry Regiment 419, 3rd Company, weapon 12." If all the numbers of the Luger are matching, then you have an unusual one. VERY few 1918 Lugers will be found with regimental markings. The reason I mention matching numbers is because there's always a chance that the frame - the lower half - could be from an earlier …Luger markings identification - help. Post by Igorak89 » 05 May 2016, 21:24. Please help me with identifying those markings. My Luger is produced in 1918 but those …1916 luger markings Unit Markings. Hello everybody, Could someone tell me what is this marking on luger 1916 : 1.M.G.K.J.R.64.8.The "1920" is a Weimar Republic property mark. Your Luger started as a WW-I military pistol. The 2/1001 mark is a concealment code of the Ernst Thalmann organization, making these high quality milled magazines after WW-II in the Haenel plant in Suhl. This was East Germany at the time.3 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Jan 21, 2012. DWM Crown N Luger. I have a DWM Luger with Crown N markings, serial number is 5118 for some time and would like to know more about it. . There is no …1. Receiver hardened, the date was stamped into the receiver top at the same time. 2. Pistol ready for testing, the complete serial number was applied at the same time. 3. The test proof eagle was applied forward of the inspection stamps. This indicated that the pistol had fired two overloaded test cartridges without damage.luger 1917 double 1920 artilery start, a star burst above trigger guard with a shild inside, with 23 in it. Mark Evans.54K views 2 years ago. One of the most iconic handguns that is immediately recognizable worldwide is the Luger. It has an unmistakable silhouette, an unmistakable …It is marked 1918 and 1920. What was the 1920 mark for? Second it has a different number on the rear of the main lower frame 1843 vs. 2701 on the rest of the pistol. All numbers match. Last but not least it appears to have X out unit number on the rear grip frame K and another letter and the number 10.The following markings can be found on pistol-. Left Rear Frame By Safety: P.08. Top: 41 byf. Front of Frame: 8278 with 3E marked under that on curved part of frame. Left Front Frame by Barrel: 8278. Right Front Frame by Barrel: 655 655 with eagle marks above both numbers, eagles have 3 wings, a lone eagle is to the right of the second 655.Whatever flavor (s) of the Luger trip your trigger, learn as much as you can about those models, their markings, and the history around that era. Knowledge is … The second thing I observed was that the instrument which strikes Luger witness marks must be extremely thin and extremely sharp, unlike the chisel I had at hand. Test strike #1 on the example picture is actually a double strike, because on the first strike the chisel moved too far back onto the receiver. It is a pistol made by Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) during the First World War in 1916 and comes complete with military markings, matching numbers, and the original holster. This World War I vintage DWM Luger P-08 has matching numbers and the original holster. (Picture courtesy Cabela’s). Military markings on the back strap of ...Are you a fan of Mark’s Work Warehouse and looking to shop online? You’re in luck. Mark’s Work Warehouse offers a convenient and user-friendly online shopping experience that allow...The right receiver acceptance stamps determine the 1939 42 Code markings variations. They are as follows: SE63 SE63 LTP reported serial range 2455q-3380w (estimated production 60,925)*. *Note: the sizes of the SE63 SE63 acceptance stamps vary in the 2455q-6461q serial range. These size variations not detailed in this analysis.Mark Spencer is a well-known clothing store that has been around for decades. With its wide range of fashionable apparel and accessories, the store has become a go-to destination f...Weapon 44. The regiment was part of the Bavarian 4th Infantry Division which fought on the Western Front for most of the First World War. The Luger is DWM manufactured and seems to be the standard model in all respects. With the DWM manufacture, it is a WWI Luger. After the end of WWI, DWM was "dissolved".If you’re a fan of Christian comedy and music, then you won’t want to miss the opportunity to see Mark Lowry live. With his unique blend of humor, storytelling, and heartfelt songs...SN 5408. The Luger or Parabellum pistol is perhaps one of the most recognizable semi-automatics in history. A veteran of two world wars, these workhorses served on land, sea, and air, and were a prized war trophy for returning Doughboys and G.I.s. In addition to German Imperial and Nazi military models, Lugers were also manufactured for police ...Members. 383. Gender:Male. Location:Tennesee and North Carolina,USA. Interests:Cowboy shooting,guns,Dawg,wife,reading,my kids. SASS# 29509. Withlacoochee Renegades and Flat Branch Ranch. Posted December 19, 2010. I ran into a Luger today in 9mm that had no makers marks or any other markings but a four digit serial number.Mar 13, 2015 ... DWM provided two sample Luger pistols chambered in .45 ACP for testing, with serial numbers 1 and 2. The fate of serial number 1 is unknown, as ...It is an original 6" navy luger that has had the barrel removed and replaced with a 4" barrel, and the toggle train (or at least the rear toggle) replaced with the standard fixed sight of the P 08. The 0.1059 is a later Ostsee marking- so the pistol must have been assigned there after re-work. the "1059" is the weapon number. Estimated value of 1918-1920 German Luger. Whats the value of a Luger with matching markings, 6235 w/matching 35 on every part. DWM and 8.82 underneath the 6235 under the barrel. Wood base w/wood buttons on the clip to match the wood ... by tenelli. The bird-like marking on the barrel is the pre-war style of WaffenAmt stamp. In 1939, they switched to straight-winged eagles with swastikas. The pre-war markings are based more off the Reichswehr-style eagle, whereas the wartime ones more closely resemble the Parteiadler. My own Luger exhibits wartime inspection markings: B.B.My best guess is that the front grip strap marking is some sort of german police marking. I have no idea what the other stamp on the left receiver is. The … Weight. 0.870 kg. Contributor: C. Peter Chen. The Parabellum Pistole 08 (P08) recoil-operated semi-automatic pistols were originally designed by Georg Luger of Loewe & Company in the United States in 1898, which attributed to their popular nick name "Luger". The firm fought hard to secure a military contract, but the heavy price tags of these ... Weapon 44. The regiment was part of the Bavarian 4th Infantry Division which fought on the Western Front for most of the First World War. The Luger is DWM manufactured and seems to be the standard model in all respects. With the DWM manufacture, it is a WWI Luger. After the end of WWI, DWM was "dissolved". The second thing I observed was that the instrument which strikes Luger witness marks must be extremely thin and extremely sharp, unlike the chisel I had at hand. Test strike #1 on the example picture is actually a double strike, because on the first strike the chisel moved too far back onto the receiver. Under the barrel serial number is the gauge markings 8.82 measuring the distance between the lands. This all matching Luger with the barrel serial number and gauge markings along with the suffix "x" on the frame and the matching serial number w/the suffix "c" on the late 1930's type 'FXO' E37 extruded magazine.Luger Date Request What year is DWM Luger Serial Number 1283? There is no actual date stamped on this gun. All major components have matching serial numbers on ...Estimated value of 1918-1920 German Luger. Whats the value of a Luger with matching markings, 6235 w/matching 35 on every part. DWM and 8.82 underneath the 6235 under the barrel. Wood base w/wood buttons on the clip to match the wood ... by tenelli.M1906 Navy Luger (top) with stock, holster, and magazine pouch—finding a complete rig such as this is difficult and expensive. An unaltered Navy Luger (bottom) showing the safe marking in the lower position of the safety lever. (Courtesy of Rock Island Auction Service) June 22, 2023 By Leroy Thompson. I bought my first Luger pistol in 1968.Jan 23, 2023 · Luger P08s produced before 1942 will have a safety catch on the left side of the gun, while guns produced after 1942 will have a safety catch on the right side of the gun. Besides, You can also look at the chamber date. Luger P08s were tested and stamped with the date of acceptance, this date is called the chamber date, and it is located on the ... Apr 21, 2017 · A rare DWM-made Model 1906 9mm para made for the Tsarist Russia contract. One of just 1,000 made, it includes Cyrillic safety markings and crossed Mosin Nagant rifle engravings (Photos: RIA) All serial numbers are matching (with the exception of the magazine). However, I can find no markings on the inside of the wood grips. The left grip has some damage to it (missing some wood at the top of the grip on both sides) and overall, both wood grips are well worn. ... Your Luger looks nice & as others have mentioned very …Lacking any other markings except for the X'd out serial number and new serial number, there's no way to reliably connect the pistol to the VoPo. ... The first US contract was serial range 6100-7200. Only known 1900 luger with US markings, serial, and possession by Springfield Armoury. Gun has 14 hammer blows on top of toggle as …Nov 8, 2006 · The following markings can be found on pistol-. Left Rear Frame By Safety: P.08. Top: 41 byf. Front of Frame: 8278 with 3E marked under that on curved part of frame. Left Front Frame by Barrel: 8278. Right Front Frame by Barrel: 655 655 with eagle marks above both numbers, eagles have 3 wings, a lone eagle is to the right of the second 655. We would like pictures, but you describe a very nice Luger. The white seen in markings on some pistols is not original; it is added by collectors to show up the markings in picures, so the absence of white is perfectly OK. The full serial number (which may be followed by a letter) is on the front of the grip frame above the trigger guard. Apr 19, 2022 ... Luger pistol handgun parts upclose detail markings steel barrel gun. Q: I recently acquired a Luger Artillery Model made by DWM and dated 1917.5819 posts · Joined 2010. #2 · May 12, 2016 (Edited) Typical 1921 dated DWM military pistol; I don't think it is re-barreled, but need a better picture of the bottom of the barrel to be sure. For sure the front sight base has been monkeyed with, and not by the mfg. George can read the Reichwehr marking; I can't, but the "/" is peculiar to the ...The third contract was more important. Some 10.000 Lugers, serial numbered 1-5000 and 1C-5000C went to this country, known as the 1908 Bulgarian Luger. I guess this would be a third contract Bulgarian pistol. My serial number falls into this range. I guess someone scrubbed out the cyrillic writing under the saftey lever.SN 5408. The Luger or Parabellum pistol is perhaps one of the most recognizable semi-automatics in history. A veteran of two world wars, these workhorses served on land, sea, and air, and were a prized war trophy for returning Doughboys and G.I.s. In addition to German Imperial and Nazi military models, Lugers were also manufactured for police ...1900-1918: Luger Unit Markings. Ref: Luger marking. Jump to Latest Follow 2K views ...1900-1918: Luger Unit Markings 1917 Unit markings help. Jump to Latest ... I inherited this gun 10 years ago and looking it over ive noticed these marking on the inner grip bracket P.N.19 wondering what anyone can tell me about this gun and these marking. Ive read through lots of pages here but didnt find anything that matches.1914 markins yes 1914 mauser, thats the exact same marking in almost the same location except mine is a little higher up with the same S KK IV .like i said another guy, on another forum showed a luger with the same marking and he called it a berlin star/flower said it was east german marking.what i really wanted to know is if this …Unknown member Discussion starter. #1 · Sep 13, 2007. I purchased my first Luger last week and it came with a holster but I'm wondering if its the correct to the Luger 1917. The markings on the back of the holster are. dla. a eagle over the german Swastika and below that is. WaA195 ( I think, it's hade to make out) There also is a large Bold P.08.
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Arms and other weapons. Luger unit I.D. A friend showed me WW2 bring back P08 Luger. The date on the barrel is 1918. The serial number is 1539 with what appears to be the letter L above the numbers 884 at the point where the barrel joins the receiver. The pistol came with one wooden base magazine numbered 5918.An easier way to initially identify your Luger is to categorize by toggle marking first - then by chamber marking within groups (chronologically for dated chambers). Once you …I have a number of WW1 Luger mags, all walnut plugs, most with the normal markings except one this has 2 stampings, obove and below the number. Im fairly sure one is the Erfurt mark but the other has me stumped, any info would be gratefully received. PS just had a good look at the mag, the plug has a small crack in it and the spring guide … ULTRA RARE Swiss LUGER Waffenfabrik Bern W+F 1906/29 SPECIAL ASSEMBLY P-08. Heinzer. 09-22-2023 10:28 PM. by Ron Wood. 7. Arms and other weapons. Luger unit I.D. A friend showed me WW2 bring back P08 Luger. The date on the barrel is 1918. The serial number is 1539 with what appears to be the letter L above the numbers 884 at the point where the barrel joins the receiver. The pistol came with one wooden base magazine numbered 5918.Grip Marking, 1900 US Test Luger #6786~ Attached Thumbnails 08-29-2017, 06:49 PM #8: Eugen. User . Join Date: Apr 2016. Location: Newburgh,IN. Posts: 767 Thanks: 368. Thanked 601 Times in 319 Posts Quote: Originally Posted by cirelaw #6786~ Eric, you have some of the nicest Luger's in your collection. ...BYF 41VARIATIONS. Mausers byf manufacturing code replaced the 42 code in early 1941. Its use continued until German Army contract Luger production ceased in late 1942. All 41 byf Lugers bear the late Test Proof (LTP), a P.08 stamped on the left frame panel, and have a bore gauge. Acceptance Stamps Variations.Weapon 44. The regiment was part of the Bavarian 4th Infantry Division which fought on the Western Front for most of the First World War. The Luger is DWM manufactured and seems to be the standard model in all respects. With the DWM manufacture, it is a WWI Luger. After the end of WWI, DWM was "dissolved".An unaltered Navy Luger (bottom) showing the safe marking in the lower position of the safety lever. (Courtesy of Rock Island Auction Service) June 22, 2023 By …prairiedogpat. 4027 posts · Joined 2011. #8 · Oct 2, 2021. Yes, by establishing the installation of the sear safety, (Schiwy Safety) it indicates that the pistol was used, at least, until the mid to late 1930's. It would also indicate, at least to me, that this is probably a 1932 marking and the pistol was probably in police use throw the war.Read, Study, Observe, Absorb. Whatever flavor (s) of the Luger trip your trigger, learn as much as you can about those models, their markings, and the history around that era. Knowledge is power in Luger collecting. The more you know about the Luger models you are pursuing, the more confidence, success and fun you will have in your collecting..