Greetings all.....I've been collecting and shooting firearms all my life, always had an interest in the Luger but it wasn't until recently that I was finally able to acquire one. So, naturally, I've got a few questions.
I was told by the seller that this gun is a "1920 Commercial" model...is there a way to find out the exact year of manufacture? The gun is in .30 caliber.
Markings that I can find so far are as follows:
Top of toggle: "DWM" script logo (I know this denotes the manufacturer)
Left side of receiver has the "Crown over N" proofmark
Front of frame has the serial number 2259 with a script "h" or "k" below that
Underside of barrel has the serial number 2259 with a similar script "h" or "k" below and another "Crown over N" proof above the serial number
Takedown lever is stamped "59" on the bottom edge
Sideplate is stamped "59" on the bottom edge
Rear toggle link is stamped "59" on the flat behind the rear sight
Extractor is stamped "GELADEN" on the left side, only noticeable when lifted out of the frame...I'm assuming this is a loaded chamber indicator?
"GESICHERT" visible on side of frame when safety is engaged
Top of chamber is blank.
Anywhere else I should be looking for numbers?
Finish is in fairly good shape for a gun of its age....there is some wear at the muzzle, on the "high spots" and edges, and noticeable wear on the frontstrap and backstrap of the grip.
So, "how did I do" for a first Luger?
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