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Zustand: Leichte Gebrauchsspuren = Condition: Very little traces of use
VerschluÃ?? = closure, breech--in this case, the center toggle link
Originalzustand is not possible with non-matching numbers. It looks like the barrel may be replaced.
There are two possibilities for "Beschossen: nein".
When the pistol was made, it was given Beschussstempel by the German army. This Stempel included the Hakenkreuz. This symbol is forbidden in many European countries, in the picture it looks like this has been abgel�¶st.
Guns sold in Austria must comply with the Austrian proof laws. It may mean that this gun has no Austrian Beschussstempel.
â?¬450 = $620 US. This would be an acceptable price in the US, I don't know how it compares to Luger prices in Austria.
Be very careful about the gun in the second picture, it looks like it may be an American Reproduktion in Edelstahl of a Luger, and not suitable for your use.
Lugers in Deutschland were manufactured by DWM, Erfurt, Simson, Krieghoff, and Mauser. Mechanically they are all identical. In the US they are all called Luger, although in Europe they might all be known as Pistole Parabellum or Pistole 08.
Many pistol shooters in the U.S. think that Mauser-made Lugers are the best to shoot.
A WWII-era Luger in the condition shown in the pictures is probably safe to shoot. It is always wise to have it examined by a gunsmith who is experienced with Lugers before you do.
Do not expect any original paper documents with a Luger which you purchase.
--Dwight
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