First Luger

Parabellus · 04-28-2006, 02:22 PM

Yes, the proof mark on the barrel is rather shallow and incomplete. The dealer did check the bore when I bought it and it takes and extracts 9mm cortridges properly. Just for the heck of it I chambered a .380 ACP casing which it could not extract but fit loosly and fell out easily. As you can tell I'm just now beginning to learn the peculiarities of different callibers and types of ammo and firearms in general. Anyway, tomorrow is shakedown day.

The grips have no numbering. Does this mean I can put on other grips that are less worn without diminishing the value? The damage to the right grip looks to have been traumatic and recent.

Big Norm's comments deserve further exploration which I guess would be best served in the 'Off Topic' section.

I really appreciate all of you Luger experts taking time and bandwidth to help guide us newcommers.

Don,

The letter under 'SP' is 'S'

Russell

04-28-2006, 02:22 PM	#26
Parabellus User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Posts: 195 Thanks: 16 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Yes, the proof mark on the barrel is rather shallow and incomplete. The dealer did check the bore when I bought it and it takes and extracts 9mm cortridges properly. Just for the heck of it I chambered a .380 ACP casing which it could not extract but fit loosly and fell out easily. As you can tell I'm just now beginning to learn the peculiarities of different callibers and types of ammo and firearms in general. Anyway, tomorrow is shakedown day. The grips have no numbering. Does this mean I can put on other grips that are less worn without diminishing the value? The damage to the right grip looks to have been traumatic and recent. Big Norm's comments deserve further exploration which I guess would be best served in the 'Off Topic' section. I really appreciate all of you Luger experts taking time and bandwidth to help guide us newcommers. Don, The letter under 'SP' is 'S' Russell __________________