Any theory is plausible as no records on this matter (that I am aware of) exist. Mr. Kenyon recognized that there were inaccuracies in his iconic Lugers At Random and plans were made to bring out newer editions but such as not happened and probably never will due to many factors. Many military lugers were made new for the Weimar army and numbered parts could have found their way into comercial guns. I suppose we could have a data collection here on the Forum and ask members to post their findings. And Mike, I'm sure your commercial Weimar period luger in question is all original and I was not trying to say otherwise. I just hate when anyone makes categorical statements about things such as this, even if they may be Charles Kenyon, since they are usualy speaking from experience, but after all what percentage of a total production run could have been seen?
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