Dutch Luger

[raygun]

Originally posted by Ron Wood
raygun,

Your 1906 pattern Dutch Luger is an M11 delivered as part of the second contract in August of 1912. It properly has a grip safety and the Crown over "W" ("Wilhelmina") proof will be found on the right side of the receiver. After this contract, the proof was moved to the left side of the receiver where it remained for subsequent contracts. This information is found on page 128 of TDL.

Thanks for clarifing that dilema for me Ron , I shall have a carefull look for that proof mark. Actually I'm pleased that it is such an early model . so does that make it a "real" Luger rather than a "reproduction"
as per your signature ?!

By the way do you know Ron Hayes here in Brisbane , he is an aquaintance of mine , we are in the same collectors club . He had a very fine Luger collection which he recently donated to the singleton Military museum . Unfortunately he is getting on in years and is suffering ill health.
He has just sold up and surendered his dealers license .