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Ron Wood · 12-25-2012, 08:02 AM

I also would like to see more photos, magazines and gun. It looks like the ID plate is ?.H XXI/17. Is the letter that precedes the "H" a "R" or "L". Your Vickers Luger was issued to either the "Rignt Half" or the "Left Half" of the 21st Infantry Battalion, weapon number 17. I have a Vickers that was issued to the Left Half of the 21st, weapon number 12!
The "QS" on your magazine is actually a "GS" and indicates that it was made or overhauled at the government arsenal in Indonesia. It is an original and proper replacement magazine for Dutch Lugers.
You have a very desirable Luger in nice condition. The recommendation not to fire it should be taken very seriously. Thank you for sharing it with us.

12-25-2012, 08:02 AM	#7
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	I also would like to see more photos, magazines and gun. It looks like the ID plate is ?.H XXI/17. Is the letter that precedes the "H" a "R" or "L". Your Vickers Luger was issued to either the "Rignt Half" or the "Left Half" of the 21st Infantry Battalion, weapon number 17. I have a Vickers that was issued to the Left Half of the 21st, weapon number 12! The "QS" on your magazine is actually a "GS" and indicates that it was made or overhauled at the government arsenal in Indonesia. It is an original and proper replacement magazine for Dutch Lugers. You have a very desirable Luger in nice condition. The recommendation not to fire it should be taken very seriously. Thank you for sharing it with us. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction