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lugerholsterrepair · 07-04-2011, 05:40 PM

I'm still not convinced that it was ever a commerical 5 digit luger. The serial on the barrel and frame appear to be hand stamped as the digits are not properly alined. Also, where are the normal commerical proof marks on the barrel and receiver? These normally would not be removed when appropriated by the military.

Tom, Is it possible the pistol was diverted to the military line after serial numbering but before Crown N proofing?
That might account for the 5 digit serial and no Crown N proofs. Also the hidden serial numbers almost make it a commercial without doubt?

Also.. even if a commercial pistol were taken by the military..isn't it unusual to see crown N proofs AND military proofs along the right side?

07-04-2011, 05:40 PM	#20
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	I'm still not convinced that it was ever a commerical 5 digit luger. The serial on the barrel and frame appear to be hand stamped as the digits are not properly alined. Also, where are the normal commerical proof marks on the barrel and receiver? These normally would not be removed when appropriated by the military. Tom, Is it possible the pistol was diverted to the military line after serial numbering but before Crown N proofing? That might account for the 5 digit serial and no Crown N proofs. Also the hidden serial numbers almost make it a commercial without doubt? Also.. even if a commercial pistol were taken by the military..isn't it unusual to see crown N proofs AND military proofs along the right side? __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."