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Originally posted by toolbox007
Here's the real mystery: There are NO proof marks of any kind on the gun, except on the barrel (see macro shots of them). The top of the chamber area was ground down to remove the original markings there. At some point a capitol "G" was stamped there, although I'm not convinced it was by the same person who ground the chamber. The removal of the markings was very nicely done, but whoever stamped the G needed 4 times to get it straight  .
Any insights would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Scott
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Hello Scott, don't want to proclaim myself as an expert.. I'm still learning about Lugers
But that your Luger is a mix of various parts, is quite clear! There are commercial (barrel extension, sideplate), military (barrel, toggle) and repro (grips, grip screws and possibly the magazine) parts on it.
It's a shooter, but it can be a darn good one!
As to the 'G', I guess that some guy was experimenting with the barrel extension, trying to make look like a G date, most likely moments after he found the bottom of his whiskey bottle.
Don't think it has been any proof marks on it.. are you sure that is has been ground down?
Welcome btw