Luger drum magazine
 

I visited a gun show last weekend and was puzzled by the number of drum magazines for sale primarily by two dealers. Were these designed for a particular issue of Luger? Are there different variations? thank you

A large batch has been produced in Europe a few years ago. I guess they start to make their way into the USA by now.

A quick ID method is to add up the individual numbers of the serial number: If they add up to 17, it's more than likely to be a reproduction. Another giveaway is the splattered pattern of rust spots on most of them. Artificially created to age them.

Other than that, they are good reproductions (if bought at a repro price, at least).

Do they work well, and what are they selling for (once they are determined to be repops)?
dju

I think you are correct. They did have rust splatters. Vendor said they had been checked and were functional. "They were found in a woman's basement in Germany" Ask was $950. I did not bite. There were 8-10 on one table, six on another. Thanks for the input.

I would not pay a cent over $300 for these repro drums.

... :confused: ...

OK, I'll bite... :D

What is the rationale behind adding up the digits??? :rolleyes:

(Hoo boy, you just know this is going to be good)... :p

Simple: To have a means that identifies them as reproductions :)

...I don't get it... :confused:

Why not 21??? Or 42... :rolleyes:

Hi Rich, I started a thread on this topic on Jan Still's forum a while ago. The number 17 is a mystery, but it seems to be a pretty reliable way to identify these Eastern European made fakes. Regards, Norm

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The serial numbers font on the drum face are wide with flat bottoms too. Real ones have sharp pointed bottoms.