1902 Fat Barrell Luger
 

Is it possible that this one is correct??

http://www.rockislandauction.com/auc...hp?LotNum=1790

Tom, it "looks" correct and original, but of course we all know that Mauser was NOT the manufacturer.

There are two "fat barrell" lugers, the above noted by Tom, and this American Eagle fat barrell:

http://www.rockislandauction.com/auc...hp?LotNum=1791

They are lot numbers 1790 and 1791.

David

an incredible amount of "professionally restored guns" on this auction, again...

Ed, Neither of the explanations for the 1902 fat barrels say that any restoration has been done, but it would help to see for yourself.

You are correct, I just meant in the auction themselves for "lugers"...

..schmeisser barrels ground down to fit a Lugers, looks very much alike that barrel..

In general, RIA descriptions tend to be pretty accurate; they use words/phrases such as "assembled", "custom made", "replicates" when referring tomade up or boosted guns. I would tend to believe this one is legit based on the patina and wear pattern, but would not be willing to take that kind of bet with the bucks involved here unless i or someone I know and trust has seen the gun.

Tom A.

Both Lugers look pretty good, particularly the Commercial. If you have the bucks it might be worth a go...but with a no questions return after examining it. I agree with Tom A that RIA is getting a bit more cautious with their descriptions, and if a piece is a bit hinky they usually will hedge their wording.

Does this sentence from the Commerical FB auction ad concern anyone ???

" The commercial proofs and bore diameter markings on the bottom of the barrel appear to be very faint, but the serial number looks correct and matches the pistol. "

Nope. For some reason, the BUG proofs on these Fat Barrels are struck very lightly. I have a mint AE FB, and FGS also had a mint one for sale. Both have -very- light barrel markings. The Commercial sounds pretty righteous to me.