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Edward Tinker · 04-30-2011, 12:50 PM

The barrel looks correct in the length, usually they are 4 inches (or just under) but I think its measured from the front of the breachblock to the front of the barrel (drop a pencil down the barrel and measure).

The serial number is humorous, as I had one the exact same sn (but different manufacturer).

The stock lug does not appear to have been ground off, but since its been reblued and buffed, that is hard to say. Looking under magnification, can you see any markings on the right or left; looking for proofs or acceptance, etc.

Ed

04-30-2011, 12:50 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,063 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	The barrel looks correct in the length, usually they are 4 inches (or just under) but I think its measured from the front of the breachblock to the front of the barrel (drop a pencil down the barrel and measure). The serial number is humorous, as I had one the exact same sn (but different manufacturer). The stock lug does not appear to have been ground off, but since its been reblued and buffed, that is hard to say. Looking under magnification, can you see any markings on the right or left; looking for proofs or acceptance, etc. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV