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mrerick · 02-09-2016, 08:42 AM

Hi Stephan,

Looks like you identified it properly. Is it all matching?

You can stabilize the rust using oil soaked 0000 steel wool to gently remove the red oxide rust. Don't get too aggressive... The rust typically happens when the Luger is stored in a holster for an extended period.

The magazine is likely a Haenel Scmeisser manufactured milled magazine, and these are very good magazines. Either WW-iI or post WW-II VoPo manufactured. I'd have to see the magazine to be sure.

You'll need closeups of the markings to get any details about them. Take them in shaded natural light using a digital camera with closeup setting and a tripod to steady the shot and get it in sharp focus.

The markings are typically inspector acceptance markings and proof testing markings added as the pistol was completed. They would be imperial markings, with lettered acceptance stamps.

02-09-2016, 08:42 AM	#2
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,139 Times in 1,520 Posts	Hi Stephan, Looks like you identified it properly. Is it all matching? You can stabilize the rust using oil soaked 0000 steel wool to gently remove the red oxide rust. Don't get too aggressive... The rust typically happens when the Luger is stored in a holster for an extended period. The magazine is likely a Haenel Scmeisser manufactured milled magazine, and these are very good magazines. Either WW-iI or post WW-II VoPo manufactured. I'd have to see the magazine to be sure. You'll need closeups of the markings to get any details about them. Take them in shaded natural light using a digital camera with closeup setting and a tripod to steady the shot and get it in sharp focus. The markings are typically inspector acceptance markings and proof testing markings added as the pistol was completed. They would be imperial markings, with lettered acceptance stamps. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.