Family find of 1908 Commercial Army Luger

Ron Wood · 12-29-2005, 02:07 PM

Dr. Herb,
In a way I think you are correct. Probably these examples were fabricated from 1908 pattern commercials on hand and because of the buildup were assembled and pressed into service in 1914. The 70830 serial number falls very near or within the range of the 1913-1914 Commercials. My "1913" Commercial is #71247 and my "1914" Commercial is #73650, both undoubtedly constructed in 1914. My 1914 Commercial Army is #69879, so you can see that this piece falls right into place with the rest. The C/X C/X C/X inspectors marks are the indication that they were "diverted" to military use.

12-29-2005, 02:07 PM	#17
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,052 Thanks: 1,124 Thanked 5,289 Times in 1,729 Posts	Dr. Herb, In a way I think you are correct. Probably these examples were fabricated from 1908 pattern commercials on hand and because of the buildup were assembled and pressed into service in 1914. The 70830 serial number falls very near or within the range of the 1913-1914 Commercials. My "1913" Commercial is #71247 and my "1914" Commercial is #73650, both undoubtedly constructed in 1914. My 1914 Commercial Army is #69879, so you can see that this piece falls right into place with the rest. The C/X C/X C/X inspectors marks are the indication that they were "diverted" to military use. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction