Luger ID
 

I am attempting to identify some items from my uncles estate.

According to my research this is a 1908 Commercial, however there are several discrepancys to that finding. The gun has no chamber marking, no stock lug, no grip safty and the "new" toggle type. The serial # does not fall in the range (or type) for a Commercial (it is 4 digits with a letter). All part #'s are matching and the gun appears to be original finish (the inside is in the white) however the extractor does not have a # and neither do the grips. Even tho the grips seem well worn to the gun. There is a unit marking on the front grip strap of 159.R.6.1

Here's my attempt at including pictures, hope it works:
http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/top_copy3.jpg
http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/proofs_copy1.jpg
http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/barrelprf.jpg
Would like to hear your opinion(s).

BTW there's more to come. I've got an Arty and a Nambu to do yet. Plus this gun was in a 1916 holster. I'll post that to the "Holster" section, later.

Thanks

The proof marks on your Luger are on the left side of the receiver, therefore you have a 1908 First Issue Military, and the letter following the 4 digits is probably an "a" or a "b".

The unit marking designates the 159th Infantry Regiment, 6th Company, Weapon Number 1.

The extractor may be numbered underneath. It must be removed to see the numbers.

Nice Bob, looks like a nice one. Look forward to seeing the arty, the holster and the Nambu!

Ed

Bob, These 1st issue DWM military PO8s are numbered in the commerical style (last 2 digits of serial on lower edge of TD lever & side plate, extrator and mid toggle link numbered inside, etc.). The standard Military serialization, didn't appear until some time in 1910. TH