6 questions for something strictly academic....
When were the first 9mm's made --just after the 7.65mm ones were made
What lugers were original 9mm -- those that aren't 7.65mm
Most lugers were made for factory "runs", i.e. they were special order for gov't use, and the "special" order ones were made by commericial firms in the 1920's and 1930's. That said, it is hard for me to beleive that they did not make some presentation models, etc. Some big dealers have had some over the years, unknown (by him or others) if they were original, although they sold as original.
It appears a lot more presentation guns were made up from smaller guns, i.e. Walther PPK type, etc. rather than lugers.
The authentication is the hard part, there are NO factory records that I know of, so anything presented as a presentation model is doubted.
Ed
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Edward Tinker
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Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers
Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV
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