08 luger

Orv Reichert · 02-18-2002, 08:07 PM

Your gun is most likely what is known as a '1920 Commercial' as they were made up after WW-1 for sale in the US. [expecially those marked GERMANY in English]

Most, in compliance with the laws imposed on Germany at the end of the war, will have a barrel slightly less than 4 inches long....like, 3-7/8 inches and will be in 7,65 cal.

Most used a military frame which is why they have a 4 digit number with an alpha suffix.

Values are limited as each gun is different...depending on the parts used to make them up. [they were made up from new/used parts]

In mint condition, they bring about $800-$900 but most collectors are not 'turned on' by them!

I find them an interesting variation...but, I am a nut, I am told!

Orv Reichert

02-18-2002, 08:07 PM	#3
Orv Reichert RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	luger Your gun is most likely what is known as a '1920 Commercial' as they were made up after WW-1 for sale in the US. [expecially those marked GERMANY in English] Most, in compliance with the laws imposed on Germany at the end of the war, will have a barrel slightly less than 4 inches long....like, 3-7/8 inches and will be in 7,65 cal. Most used a military frame which is why they have a 4 digit number with an alpha suffix. Values are limited as each gun is different...depending on the parts used to make them up. [they were made up from new/used parts] In mint condition, they bring about $800-$900 but most collectors are not 'turned on' by them! I find them an interesting variation...but, I am a nut, I am told! Orv Reichert