New "old" man with lots of questions.

[Edward Tinker]

JR, #1 and #2 both appear to be reblued items, the first one especially, the 2nd one has east german grips on it.

They could just be some grips put onto it.

the blank toggle on #1 is not usual, and I don't see any proof marks.

On #2, you never see them with 'germany' stamped as the maker, so that is aftermarket.

Magazine on #1 is aftermarket, #2 is a WW2 FXO

I will look closer, but thats my first impression....

[scsandlapper]

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

JR, #1 and #2 both appear to be reblued items, the first one especially, the 2nd one has east german grips on it.

They could just be some grips put onto it.

the blank toggle on #1 is not usual, and I don't see any proof marks.

On #2, you never see them with 'germany' stamped as the maker, so that is aftermarket.

Magazine on #1 is aftermarket, #2 is a WW2 FXO

I will look closer, but thats my first impression....

OK Ed, ed-ucate me. I mean that in the nicest way !

#1 has been reblued at some point, I think.

# 2, I don't think so. I am sitting here in this nice 85 degree Carolina sun shine and I just can't believe it's been blued. Also, what do you mean using the term "aftermarket". Were there folks who took Luger parts/pieces and built Lugers and sold them as legit with their stamp "Germany"?
What year would the East Germans used the Luger and put new plastic grips on them. Also, what about the .30 cal. chamber. Make it worth more or less ?

God, I hope I can remember all this, I have to sell these pistols
If I need more and better pics I can do that, just tell me what you need.
Please, anyone, Ed and all. Give me an honest opinion on the value.