Help with a Commercial Luger

reiver · 06-18-2023, 11:32 AM

He only shows a few pictures and never the serial number nor the top of the sight/pistol. If you look closely, you can see roll pins in the rear sight and a modern screw base on the left. The front sight blade is also secured with a roll pin....Roll pins were 'invented/patented' in 1948.

I agree this was an after the fact barrel event.

The serial number is 91472

He is now saying it was a Stoeger build in the proper period.

Doubs · 06-18-2023, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by reiver

He is now saying it was a Stoeger build in the proper period.

Highly unlikely IMO. While Stoeger offered barreled receivers in different barrel lengths, that is almost certainly a custom fit barrel by a gunsmith. I could be wrong but I doubt that Stoeger ever offered custom gunsmithing of that sort.

As is often said, buy the gun; not the story. If it appeals to you and the price is right, buy it but also ask for a money back guarantee if it doesn't function correctly.

reiver · 06-18-2023, 01:38 PM

I am not purchasing based upon numerous responses fro those with more experience than I.

From another Luger site...

"Back in the late 1960, early 1970s there was a place in Minnesota advertising that they would convert conventional 4" barreled Lugers to Luger Carbines. I don't recall prices but if you sent them a 4" barreled Luger they sent you it back with a long barrel. This looks like one of the conversions they offered. I kept one of their catalogs" "

Thanks for your input.

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06-18-2023, 11:32 AM	#1
reiver User Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 132 Thanks: 81 Thanked 149 Times in 63 Posts	He only shows a few pictures and never the serial number nor the top of the sight/pistol. If you look closely, you can see roll pins in the rear sight and a modern screw base on the left. The front sight blade is also secured with a roll pin....Roll pins were 'invented/patented' in 1948. I agree this was an after the fact barrel event. The serial number is 91472 He is now saying it was a Stoeger build in the proper period.

06-18-2023, 01:38 PM	#3
reiver User Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 132 Thanks: 81 Thanked 149 Times in 63 Posts	I am not purchasing based upon numerous responses fro those with more experience than I. From another Luger site... "Back in the late 1960, early 1970s there was a place in Minnesota advertising that they would convert conventional 4" barreled Lugers to Luger Carbines. I don't recall prices but if you sent them a 4" barreled Luger they sent you it back with a long barrel. This looks like one of the conversions they offered. I kept one of their catalogs" " Thanks for your input.