trying to learn about Lugers

[Edward Tinker]

Originally Posted by sxtsvnstang

...well in terms of a picture next to a picture. i have looked through the members luger sections to try to find the differences, but maybe its easier if someone points them out

hey, you are asking for 15-25 pictures, from several collectors.

See bwelow, but the short of it is;

Longer barrel, its either a navy, artillery or a commericial

No stock lug, its likely made before 1913

DWM WW1 - almost Nazi
Erfurt just WW1
Mauser, after DWM and into nazi era
Simson weimar era only
Krieghoff, start of nazi and into WW2

Commericial guns are marked serial number in a "hidden" manner
Military have the last two of the sn exposed.

Let me be the "bad moderator" and say; hey, do searchs on the forum, read the FAQ, when you click on the main forums you will see stickies, those are really good places to start.


Short of it is; internet is quick, but buying a couple of books will answer many of your questions; AND / OR do some work on your own and read it here