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Silvano · 09-04-2001, 10:51 PM

I Have SN 7138 no "Germany" mark and TD lever is numbered military style on flat. All matching except trigger #34 and holster closure post mark on "right" grip. It has been suggested that it is possible that this is a US Test piece, as about 10% (about 100 guns) may have been supplied from beyond the normal range to make up for manufacturing defects. Also many US Test pistols that actually saw field testing were returned with many mismatched pieces, to check interchangeablity of parts. Lastly the closure post mark on the "right" grip rather than the left, may have been made by the "Powell" holster. I realize this may be a somewhat fantastical story, but if anyone knows what I'm talking about, and can direct me toward substantiating any of it, I'd appreciate it.

09-04-2001, 10:51 PM	#1
Silvano User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1900 Luger I Have SN 7138 no "Germany" mark and TD lever is numbered military style on flat. All matching except trigger #34 and holster closure post mark on "right" grip. It has been suggested that it is possible that this is a US Test piece, as about 10% (about 100 guns) may have been supplied from beyond the normal range to make up for manufacturing defects. Also many US Test pistols that actually saw field testing were returned with many mismatched pieces, to check interchangeablity of parts. Lastly the closure post mark on the "right" grip rather than the left, may have been made by the "Powell" holster. I realize this may be a somewhat fantastical story, but if anyone knows what I'm talking about, and can direct me toward substantiating any of it, I'd appreciate it.