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PJB	08-12-2015 01:07 PM

"LZ" on wood grips, numbers matching S/42 from 1936

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I'm looking for some help identifying the LZ machine engraved marking on the inner(left side)wood grip of this 1936 S/42. all serial numbers match. ser is K1394. I have never seen markings like this on an original Luger. I have attached photos. please help if somebody has seen this before.

John Sabato

08-12-2015 02:56 PM

I would expect this to be hand carved by a previous owner. It doesn't look factory done to me. It is well done, but not issued this way IMHO.

Ron Wood

08-12-2015 06:01 PM

It is a nicely done pantograph marking. Perhaps the personal sidearm of Ludwig Zündapp? :) Just kidding of course...I have no idea what it signifies but I am quite certain it is not a unit marking.

PJB	08-13-2015 02:15 AM

Thank you...these grips have become quite the mystery. I appreciate the response. I figured it might be something somebody personally may have done to the grip of this gun..

DonVoigt

08-13-2015 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PJB (Post 275702)

Thank you...these grips have become quite the mystery. I appreciate the response. I figured it might be something somebody personally may have done to the grip of this gun..

I do believe you are correct, someone personalized the grip.

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