1936 Mauser Banner Siamese at Simpson LTD

LugerVern · 12-21-2007, 05:45 AM

Hi Pete

I am in the process of cleaning it up, I always do a top to bottom cleaning, I have found that if the grease has dried, it often hides active rust. I am happy to say only minor pitting under the grips in this case.

No grand discoveries on markings, but I do see an interesting trend on barrel to frame SN numbers that deserves some research. There is a slight chance that it might explain why some of the Siam Lugers appear out of sequence.

Joop has done such a great job on the "V" series, theres not much to add.

I will post a couple of pics of the guns internal markings later in case someone wants to compare.

They included a copy of the original advertisement, listing the serial numbers of the guns Odin imported--if there is an interest I will post also?

1981 doesn't seem all that long ago for me, but its been quite some time after all.

Here is a close up of the property marks.

Translates to 368 ( I think)

Vern

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12-21-2007, 05:45 AM	#11
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	Hi Pete I am in the process of cleaning it up, I always do a top to bottom cleaning, I have found that if the grease has dried, it often hides active rust. I am happy to say only minor pitting under the grips in this case. No grand discoveries on markings, but I do see an interesting trend on barrel to frame SN numbers that deserves some research. There is a slight chance that it might explain why some of the Siam Lugers appear out of sequence. Joop has done such a great job on the "V" series, theres not much to add. I will post a couple of pics of the guns internal markings later in case someone wants to compare. They included a copy of the original advertisement, listing the serial numbers of the guns Odin imported--if there is an interest I will post also? 1981 doesn't seem all that long ago for me, but its been quite some time after all. Here is a close up of the property marks. Translates to 368 ( I think) Vern