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mrerick · 03-16-2016, 04:13 PM

In the US, the legally recognized serial number for a Mauser made Luger would be on the frame, above the Trigger Guard.

The other numbers would not be the legally recognized ones.

If the serial number and suffix isn't there, it's been removed and something else added in it's place. It's not authentic, and not collectible by US standards. After removal, it would have been refinished, so you now have an example of a refinished gun to inspect.

Things could vary in the UK, including the legality of the gun (which I expect is also deactivated).

Marc

03-16-2016, 04:13 PM	#6
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	In the US, the legally recognized serial number for a Mauser made Luger would be on the frame, above the Trigger Guard. The other numbers would not be the legally recognized ones. If the serial number and suffix isn't there, it's been removed and something else added in it's place. It's not authentic, and not collectible by US standards. After removal, it would have been refinished, so you now have an example of a refinished gun to inspect. Things could vary in the UK, including the legality of the gun (which I expect is also deactivated). Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.