Albert,
In no way would the balffes in a Maxim suppressor affect the funtion of a Luger Carbine.
Maxim suppressors were introducded long before 1924 (1897) if I recall correctly.
They were used extensively to reduce the noise of the shot, not the sonic crack.
Currently military forces around the globe use suppressors not to silence the weapon but to reduce the noise made at the point of firing. When only the sonic crack is heard it is nearly impossible to detect the point of orgin of the discharge.
If you contact Mr. Geoff Sturgess in England who who you may know, suppressors in that country were required (and still are)on most shooting ranges.
Maxim supressors were used extensively on pistols and rifles worldwide from the late 1800's thru 1934 in the U.S. and much later where they were not restricted. In all calibers.
The hard facts and Bottom line is this,
1) The barrel on the Carbine I sold was longer than a standard M1902 Carbine barrel.
2) The barrel was original to the gun.
Whatever else is assumed or surmised is pure speculation.
Thanks!
Randall M. Bessler
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