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Unread 07-06-2011, 07:40 PM   #3
LugerVern
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I think you have a very nice early 9mm commercial "06" Luger.

They started to make them around serial number 27,000

"BUG" is a barrel proof common to early DWM guns as is the "Shield" inspector mark, this later appears inside frame wells.

The 11835 is the bore diameter for a 9 MM

Your gun appears original but I would not rule out some use of touch up bluing a long time ago.

Your barrel got pitted from the use of ammunition that used corrosive primers and was later thoroughly cleaned .

A very nice example of about 3500 guns total made. Much fewer remain today and all command high prices in the condition of your gun.


As always, other members may have different opinions.

Nice gun!
Thanks for posting, such great pictures!

Vern
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