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Jamka · 09-19-2006, 03:37 PM

Gents,

Until now two easy to recognize Stoeger marked Lugers were known.

1. The so called two lined Stoegers, having the text 'A.F. Stoeger Inc
New York stamped on the right side of the receiver, and Germany below the SN on the front of the frame. More then a few have been reported, some have 5 digit SN's (1920-1921) others are alphabet Lugers, they have the C/N proof mark and DWM on the toggle.

2. The so called three lined Stoegers, having the same markings but also a third line with 'Luger - registered U.S. patent office' on the right rail of the frame. Here, the word Germany is mostly also stamped left of the first line on the receiver. All but two are reported between SN's 400v - 1000v; they came from DWM to Mauser in 1930, most have C/N proof marks, a few have Cc/U proofed barrels, all have DWM on the toggle. The word 'Genuine' was added to the third line, reportedly by Stoeger in New York (written evidence available). Also all frames have been flattened at the front. All these pistols have an A.E. on the chamber.

The Luger reported above has a frame of a three lined Stoeger, commercially serialized with a 5 digit number that is expected to have been issued in 1921. The next three lined Stoeger (+frame) shows up in August 1930. Furthermore, the word 'Genuine' has been added, which reportedly was done by Stoeger, also in 1930. Some pistols without 'genuine' are found, these were exported to other countries.

Without having this pistol in my hand (and under the magnifying glass) it is my first impression that the style and the pattern of the stamp on the rail of the frame is correct.
Lets put some things straight:
- The SN of this Luger indicates a production of the frame in 1921
- The lack of the word Germany indicates it was not exported to the USA
- The stamping of the third Stoeger line indicates an issue after 1929
- The stamping of 'Genuine' indicates that Stoeger added this in the USA

Conclusion?
None. This is one of these mysterious Lugers that can be analyzed without finding an explication to their appearance... However, it is very intriguing for researchers (like me).

09-19-2006, 03:37 PM	#12
Jamka RIP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Antwerp Belgium Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Gents, Until now two easy to recognize Stoeger marked Lugers were known. 1. The so called two lined Stoegers, having the text 'A.F. Stoeger Inc New York stamped on the right side of the receiver, and Germany below the SN on the front of the frame. More then a few have been reported, some have 5 digit SN's (1920-1921) others are alphabet Lugers, they have the C/N proof mark and DWM on the toggle. 2. The so called three lined Stoegers, having the same markings but also a third line with 'Luger - registered U.S. patent office' on the right rail of the frame. Here, the word Germany is mostly also stamped left of the first line on the receiver. All but two are reported between SN's 400v - 1000v; they came from DWM to Mauser in 1930, most have C/N proof marks, a few have Cc/U proofed barrels, all have DWM on the toggle. The word 'Genuine' was added to the third line, reportedly by Stoeger in New York (written evidence available). Also all frames have been flattened at the front. All these pistols have an A.E. on the chamber. The Luger reported above has a frame of a three lined Stoeger, commercially serialized with a 5 digit number that is expected to have been issued in 1921. The next three lined Stoeger (+frame) shows up in August 1930. Furthermore, the word 'Genuine' has been added, which reportedly was done by Stoeger, also in 1930. Some pistols without 'genuine' are found, these were exported to other countries. Without having this pistol in my hand (and under the magnifying glass) it is my first impression that the style and the pattern of the stamp on the rail of the frame is correct. Lets put some things straight: - The SN of this Luger indicates a production of the frame in 1921 - The lack of the word Germany indicates it was not exported to the USA - The stamping of the third Stoeger line indicates an issue after 1929 - The stamping of 'Genuine' indicates that Stoeger added this in the USA Conclusion? None. This is one of these mysterious Lugers that can be analyzed without finding an explication to their appearance... However, it is very intriguing for researchers (like me). __________________ Joop