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Jshark · 10-09-2017, 05:31 PM

Hello Experts,

This is a duplicate of a post on the WW2 forum. I could not figure out how to move it here. Probably a more appropriate place for this question.

I inherited a couple German pistols that were originally picked up by a family member in Europe during WW2. I would like to shoot the Luger pictured, but am unsure if that is wise. I would hate to damage it or significantly reduce its value. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

As far as I can tell, it was made by Simpson & Co. and was pre-WW2 manufacture. All the parts have matching serial numbers...almost. The clip does not match and the firing pin is stamped "73", I'm wondering if that was a manufacturer mistake since the other parts are stamped "37".

Your comments are appreciated in advance! Thank you

10-09-2017, 05:31 PM	#2
Jshark User Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Should I shoot this Luger? Hello Experts, This is a duplicate of a post on the WW2 forum. I could not figure out how to move it here. Probably a more appropriate place for this question. I inherited a couple German pistols that were originally picked up by a family member in Europe during WW2. I would like to shoot the Luger pictured, but am unsure if that is wise. I would hate to damage it or significantly reduce its value. Any advice is greatly appreciated! As far as I can tell, it was made by Simpson & Co. and was pre-WW2 manufacture. All the parts have matching serial numbers...almost. The clip does not match and the firing pin is stamped "73", I'm wondering if that was a manufacturer mistake since the other parts are stamped "37". Your comments are appreciated in advance! Thank you Attached Thumbnails