Strange sideplate
 

Could anyone tell me the origins of the sideplate on this gun ?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...?Item=32135894

Thanks, Stu

1929 Swiss

Ron,

I think this side plate might be from a M1906/24 Bern luger...the variety that came around serial # 27xxx...with the "island" of the side plate running to the top of the side plate.

It has more metal visible above the take-down lever. I think the M1929 side plate has less metal that would not be visible behind the take-down lever.

See attached photo :

http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/side_plates.jpg

Photo from Gun Broker :

http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gb_photo.jpg

I believe you are absolutely correct Pete. I guess I jumped on the 1929 Swiss answer because there were so many more '29s produced than the 06/24 3rd Series, so a sideplate would be easier to come by. Also the "island" on the side plate of a 06/24 3rd is slightly narrower than a '29, and it appears that in addition to the wider extension the sideplate in question also is of the narrow island type. Good eye lad.

Thanks to all for filling me in. Swiss models are way beyond my limited understanding !

Stu