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Unread 11-18-2016, 06:44 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by An Old Shooter View Post
No date over the chamber on what looks like a commercial top with no military poofs. An N on the left side is almost touched by 2144 which is also on the barrel. The frame has an etched out two digit number and l (el) with 2144 added underneath. Toggle seems commercial with etched 44 on top. Side plate with etched 44 is not typical German but works. I would guess the top and bottom did not start out together.

Thanks for the information. This is all very interesting and educational for those who love Lugers and their history.
You would guess correctly; the luger assembled by the Russians or East Germans after WWII.
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