Swiss Mauser # 3721v...

Pete Ebbink · 02-04-2006, 03:58 PM

I spoke in length with Doug Smith of FGS on the phone this week about this # 3721v. Doug cautioned me that most of the "short frame" 06/34 Swiss Mauser he has seen were not authentic.

He was particularly interested in knowing if mine had an original reinforced frame or not.

I will make plans to bring this # 3721V to the SE NAPCA event in TN this coming up August...where Doug will have an extensive display of v-series lugers...it will give Doug a chance to do a detailed inspection of my luger as well.

As a side note, Doug indicated the odd "F27+" stamping on the underside of my thumb safety is an arsenal replacement.

The spring of my grip safety (as you can see in the photos below) looks to also be a replacement of some sort...

In the mean time, I am posting photos of the frame on my piece...would appreciate other Member's opinions about my frame's reinforcing :

(LF member Doc Fisher has also asked to see photos down into the rear frame well. I will do so in 2 weeks when my camera is back from the repair shop.)

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02-04-2006, 03:58 PM	#1
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	I spoke in length with Doug Smith of FGS on the phone this week about this # 3721v. Doug cautioned me that most of the "short frame" 06/34 Swiss Mauser he has seen were not authentic. He was particularly interested in knowing if mine had an original reinforced frame or not. I will make plans to bring this # 3721V to the SE NAPCA event in TN this coming up August...where Doug will have an extensive display of v-series lugers...it will give Doug a chance to do a detailed inspection of my luger as well. As a side note, Doug indicated the odd "F27+" stamping on the underside of my thumb safety is an arsenal replacement. The spring of my grip safety (as you can see in the photos below) looks to also be a replacement of some sort... In the mean time, I am posting photos of the frame on my piece...would appreciate other Member's opinions about my frame's reinforcing : (LF member Doc Fisher has also asked to see photos down into the rear frame well. I will do so in 2 weeks when my camera is back from the repair shop.)