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John Sabato · 02-04-2004, 11:03 AM

Having done a little research since we last communicated... Finland acquired 8000 Model 23 Lugers in 7.65mm from DWM between 1923 and 1930. There were designated Model 1923. Some where refurbished in 9mm at a later date and different length barrels were sometimes used...

I am sure this is the origin of your pistol's name in the police register as Parabellum 23-08.

The model "08" being the second half of the model designation.

You will find this information in John Walter's "THE LUGER BOOK" on pages 112-113.

02-04-2004, 11:03 AM	#7
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Having done a little research since we last communicated... Finland acquired 8000 Model 23 Lugers in 7.65mm from DWM between 1923 and 1930. There were designated Model 1923. Some where refurbished in 9mm at a later date and different length barrels were sometimes used... I am sure this is the origin of your pistol's name in the police register as Parabellum 23-08. The model "08" being the second half of the model designation. You will find this information in John Walter's "THE LUGER BOOK" on pages 112-113. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*