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Unread 10-02-2006, 05:43 PM   #2
Dwight Gruber
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Mitch,

It depends greatly on who "they" is. If the gun was rebarrelled in Germany, it is very likely that it would have been numbered to the gun. It is almost certain that it would have been re-proofed, and the barrel would bear a new proof mark--most likely a crown-over-N. As an export item, it is most likely that the gun itself would be export marked, GERMANY appearing most likely on the frame, sometimes on the right receiver, very occasionally on another part.

Parts were also exported to the US. A barrel marked "made in GERMANY" was most likely exported as it is, to be put on a Luger by a gunsmith here in the states. It is particularly likely to be the case if there is no serial number or proof mark (there is no US national proof law) added to the barrel itself.

Which answer covers your Luger the best? Can you let us all know details? Got any pictures?

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