Thank you all for the info. That's about what I figured. I do have the original receipts listing the serial number, etc. and price lists from Martz , just didn't take a picture of them.
Lugerdoc, you're correct. There isn't any "JVM" stamp. I'm wondering if 1976 was before he started doing that. He included a description page of the MSTR modification with the pistol, but it's not applied to the gun. The only reason I can think dad didn't have it applied was keeping the cost down. He lists the mod at $116.50 plus 6% CA tax. He probably also wanted to see how it functioned before adding the MSTR.
Well, looks like I've got a nice shooter to play with and not worry about hurting the value. I'll keep it pristine and maybe sell/trade it someday. Actually, I'm kinda excited to get it out the range and see how it shoots. I can definitely see why there is still so much interest in Lugers because it certainly is a beautiful piece of work.
Oh...follow up question...is there any value in the magazine? I suspect only to the owner of the matching serial numbered gun if one exists. Serial number is 8159. My Jones Luger Variations doesn't list the markings. Sorry about the picture quality.
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