Photos can be found in my "album" under my user name. I read the tutorials, tried it, and frankly, I've written and executed op orders less complicated than posting photos here. Not trying to be offensive, but I'm pretty computer ignorant.
Anyway... I snagged this at a gunshow the other day. I am certainly not new to guns, but my lack of knowledge concerning Lugers is near-total. However, the price was right, and the pistol is just about pristine. Whoever re-blued it did a professional job.
All numbers appear to match. I'm thinking its a commercial model, due to the lack of any markings but the numbers, the manufacturer's crest, and those proof marks (I assume that's what they are?).
The magazine it came with had a plastic base and was FULL of grease. When I went to knock out the roll pin, one side of the base broke off. I had that puppy well-supported on a bench block, too. No drama; I JB-welded it back together, cleaned everything up, and you can barely see the crack...
The magazine in the pistol in the photos is one I bought from a vendor at the show. It has an alumunum base, and non-matching numbers. It appears to be almost un-used. I paid a smooth hundred dollar bill for it. Did I get ripped?
Doesn't matter, the old piece fascinates me, it is fun to shoot (100% reliable, with both magazines, with American Eagle 115gr ball) and its only money. Just curious.
I understand this is NOT a collector's pistol. I'm just wondering if anyone can shed some light on its pedigree. The old gentleman who had it was rather vague about where he got it.
Many thanks in advance...
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