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Originally Posted by mrerick
That is probably the most elaborately engraved firearm of any type I've seen. Not that I focus on engraved guns, or know much about them.
The style of work and it's depth is particularly striking. Also the use of stippling and the design may be a visual signature of an individual engraver.
Anyone recognize the style, or where it was likely done? European with the oak leaves?
I don't see numbering in places you'd expect to find a military Luger marked, so it's possible that this started out as a commercial Luger. Is it in .30 Luger caliber or 9mm?
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It is definitely 9mm and I'm hoping that someone does recognise the style of engaging as well. From the very little I know it appears that anywhere numbers or marks should be have been engraved over except for the serial number, 3945, and DWM. I think they are on the original level and nearly everywhere else has been deeply engraved. If someone recognises the style we might be able to put something together.