Would like to see close up picture of barrel SN.

On this gun it would be interesting to see a picture of the Barrel to Frame witness mark.

thanks

Vern

here you go..
 

and there is a ser no. on the side of the take down plate

i am a little confused- what do you mean "4-500 bucks worth of mags"?

The two magazines you pictured are both a desirable variation. If they look as nice on the other side they are worth $200-$250 each...

wow- great since...
 

they are both in perfect shape. So with all the input and discussion, do I have a shooter or something more? Also what should I do about cleaning the gun up and removing the surface rust. Should I also clean the holster? the date on it shows 1939 and it has the original metal tool that is in the pocket. Any idea on value?

Larry,
Look on the bottom edge of the takedown lever and sideplate for the last two digits '61'.
Pic shows location.
It looks like the suffix of the replaced barrel is not the same as the frame.

Side by side of suffixes.

fonts on the barrel are slightly different than the receiver.

The witness mark is not real clear but it looks aligned but not the same strike. I could be wrong.

Interesting gun

Vern

matching numbers..
 

the numbers on the edge and the side of the takedown plate as well as all the parts on the gun are the same - 61. ALSO here is a picture of the right side of the gun which I had not attached before.

so the boards verdict is?...
 

In the post 2 below this one "new owner needs basic help" I have received a lot of input that was very informative. I have a couple last questions.
- Is this gun a shooter or is it more a collector?
- What year is it?
-Any speculation on value with the holster, 2 clips and gun?

THANKS,
Larry

L:
I'm not seeing a link, however one man's shooter is another man's collector. The bar is a bit higher here on this board but generally original finish with mostly matching #'s is a "looker" and seems a shame to risk breaking. The secret is to own several. Some to look at and at least one to shoot.
DJU

Thanks
 

Its 3 posts below this one- titled "New owner needs basic help"

If I were buying I'd try to get it for $1000; selling maybe $1400. Probably not what you wanted to hear. Maybe others value it higher. We'll see.
DJU

Hi Larry, Your gun was made in early 1929 using an illegal 9mm barrel made during WWI. The magazines were made in1941/42. This Luger has had an interesting history, (I can hear you saying "yeah, but you can't eat history!), and if I owned it I would not shoot it. Regards, Norm

I merged the posts, if you are going to refer to a previous posting, it is best to post a link or simply add to that same posting.


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Norm - Please explain why this particular 9mm barrel was made illegally...Us new guys don't know why, and we're too embarrassed to ask... :p

"By law.... by whose law? If you follow Chiang Kai-shek's law, how can you overthrow him?" -- Chairman Mao :)

If German had followed everything that Allied wanted, there would be no WWII. Who knows, maybe that's not a bad option.

Hi Larry, Under the terms of the armistice agreement that ended WWI, Germany was severely restricted in the amount of military weapons it could possess. 9mm. was considered a military caliber. Germany chaffed at these restrictions and rearmed in secret, until 1936, when they were strong enough to defy the allies. Regards, Norm

Thanks for the info. I have no intentions of firing or selling it. Per numerous instructions on this board I have cleaned up the Grips, disassembled and cleaned the gun and cleaned the holster. It's really a beautiful piece. Can someone describe how the tool in the holster works (what the heck it's for- loading the magazine I think?) What a masterpiece of engineering.

Here you go
 

this video is self explaining:thumbup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BexsgU87mYg