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John Sabato · 10-30-2001, 02:18 PM

You don't mention whether or not your pistol has a stock lug on the back of the grip... but let me see if I can address most of your questions.

I agree that it sounds like a 1920 commercial model from your description, but let's not be hasty. The "O" in cursive is the letter that designates the series of production... In other words, your pistol was the 16th Luger in the year of production that bears the serial number 19... The first series having no suffix letter and then letters a-thru-n for each of the series before the "O" series. The letter is an integral part of the serial number. The unmarked magazine (not clip) may be original to the pistol, but the mismatched numbered one is a replacement from another Luger.

The A in a circle proof mark on the frame, could indicate that the pistol was finished by the Krieghoff plant and would make your pistol a bit more valuable. Check the Technical information link to your left and look at the following sub-links under MARKINGS:

Suffix 1 should give you an example of the cursive "O" under the serial number. I don't have any serial number lists so I can say for certain that your pistol falls into a particular manufacturer's production run... perhaps someone else will comment on this.

Proof 3, #25 shows an example of a triangle in a circle stamp (which could be what you have seen on the frame)

Proof 5, #59 shows the A in a circle stamp.

You should download one or both of the ID sheets also under Technical Information, and make sure you have recorded all the marks that are on your pistol. By reporting them here, along with the scans or photos we can give you a close estimate of what you should be proudly possessing - a great Luger.

Two other documents you should definitely read are Forum Decorum, and the FAQ under the General Infomation link...

It would be helpful in determining the type and value if you could post a scan or photo of the sides and top of the pistol. If you have a scanner or access to one, it is easy. Just place the pistol on the clean glass and cover with a large sheet of white paper or cloth and scan as usual. The results can be very close to an expensive digital camera. These scans can be loaded anywhere on the internet (like photoisland.com) and "linked" from a post here on the forum.

Please open a profile and visit often, there is much to learn here... and once again welcome.

regards,

John Sabato

10-30-2001, 02:18 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Sorry for the delay in reply Gary.. Welcome to the Luger forum You don't mention whether or not your pistol has a stock lug on the back of the grip... but let me see if I can address most of your questions. I agree that it sounds like a 1920 commercial model from your description, but let's not be hasty. The "O" in cursive is the letter that designates the series of production... In other words, your pistol was the 16th Luger in the year of production that bears the serial number 19... The first series having no suffix letter and then letters a-thru-n for each of the series before the "O" series. The letter is an integral part of the serial number. The unmarked magazine (not clip) may be original to the pistol, but the mismatched numbered one is a replacement from another Luger. The A in a circle proof mark on the frame, could indicate that the pistol was finished by the Krieghoff plant and would make your pistol a bit more valuable. Check the Technical information link to your left and look at the following sub-links under MARKINGS: Suffix 1 should give you an example of the cursive "O" under the serial number. I don't have any serial number lists so I can say for certain that your pistol falls into a particular manufacturer's production run... perhaps someone else will comment on this. Proof 3, #25 shows an example of a triangle in a circle stamp (which could be what you have seen on the frame) Proof 5, #59 shows the A in a circle stamp. You should download one or both of the ID sheets also under Technical Information, and make sure you have recorded all the marks that are on your pistol. By reporting them here, along with the scans or photos we can give you a close estimate of what you should be proudly possessing - a great Luger. Two other documents you should definitely read are Forum Decorum, and the FAQ under the General Infomation link... It would be helpful in determining the type and value if you could post a scan or photo of the sides and top of the pistol. If you have a scanner or access to one, it is easy. Just place the pistol on the clean glass and cover with a large sheet of white paper or cloth and scan as usual. The results can be very close to an expensive digital camera. These scans can be loaded anywhere on the internet (like photoisland.com) and "linked" from a post here on the forum. Please open a profile and visit often, there is much to learn here... and once again welcome. regards, John Sabato