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mrerick · 11-10-2010, 02:22 PM

Hi,

Let the local PD know that it's possible for two Lugers to have the same serial number.

This is even more an issue if the suffix letter was not documented as part of the stolen firearm report.

There were several manufacturers of Lugers. Within individual manufacturers the serial number range was duplicated over the years. Lugers should have 1 to 5 numeric digits (these were commercial and some military guns prior to the early 1920s) or 1 to 4 numeric digits usually with a suffix letter (military numbered Lugers). The serial 10000 is also possible on later Military proofed guns.

What differentiates the Lugers is the serial number PLUS it's manufacturer, year of manufacture and other distinguishing / proof characteristics.

Marc

11-10-2010, 02:22 PM	#2
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	Hi, Let the local PD know that it's possible for two Lugers to have the same serial number. This is even more an issue if the suffix letter was not documented as part of the stolen firearm report. There were several manufacturers of Lugers. Within individual manufacturers the serial number range was duplicated over the years. Lugers should have 1 to 5 numeric digits (these were commercial and some military guns prior to the early 1920s) or 1 to 4 numeric digits usually with a suffix letter (military numbered Lugers). The serial 10000 is also possible on later Military proofed guns. What differentiates the Lugers is the serial number PLUS it's manufacturer, year of manufacture and other distinguishing / proof characteristics. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.