Any information Luger SN #6469

Robert in NC · 11-09-2017, 08:01 AM

I'm pretty new to Lugers myself, but I've been reading a lot and especially reading this forum.
Let's see what I've learned in reading and from hanging around here. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm mistaken.

First, the serial number is 6469m, the script letter under the serial number is actually part of the serial number. The crown over N proof mark indicates it's a 1920's commercial (not military) gun. It would be in 7.65 caliber (.30 Luger) if 9mm rounds don't fit, which is consistent with it being 1920's commercial. I THINK the fact that it is numbered in this fashion indicates 1923 or later, because originally 1920 commercials were numbered without the script letter, but I'm not sure about that date. Does it have an import mark ("Germany") anywhere? I didn't see it in the pictures.

It should have a wood-bottom magazine.

All the numbers I see are matched which is good, however the strawing on the small parts is pretty much gone.

As to value, given the condition overall, and assuming it has the correct magazine and a decent bore, I PERSONALLY would say about $700- $800, but not being a military gun it would be of less interest to most collectors. Others may value it differently.

Congratulations on getting your first Luger!

(AH! I see bill answered while I was busy typing. )

Post Script: I find that Fiocchi 7.65 ammo does not cycle my 1920 commercial properly, being a bit under-powered, but PPU 7.65 ammo works great

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11-09-2017, 08:01 AM	#3
Robert in NC User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 35 Thanks: 32 Thanked 23 Times in 12 Posts	I'm pretty new to Lugers myself, but I've been reading a lot and especially reading this forum. Let's see what I've learned in reading and from hanging around here. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm mistaken. First, the serial number is 6469m, the script letter under the serial number is actually part of the serial number. The crown over N proof mark indicates it's a 1920's commercial (not military) gun. It would be in 7.65 caliber (.30 Luger) if 9mm rounds don't fit, which is consistent with it being 1920's commercial. I THINK the fact that it is numbered in this fashion indicates 1923 or later, because originally 1920 commercials were numbered without the script letter, but I'm not sure about that date. Does it have an import mark ("Germany") anywhere? I didn't see it in the pictures. It should have a wood-bottom magazine. All the numbers I see are matched which is good, however the strawing on the small parts is pretty much gone. As to value, given the condition overall, and assuming it has the correct magazine and a decent bore, I PERSONALLY would say about $700- $800, but not being a military gun it would be of less interest to most collectors. Others may value it differently. Congratulations on getting your first Luger! (AH! I see bill answered while I was busy typing. ) Post Script: I find that Fiocchi 7.65 ammo does not cycle my 1920 commercial properly, being a bit under-powered, but PPU 7.65 ammo works great