Michael:
Your Ku prefix, serial no. 326X with the 41-42 code is in the known serial number range for Ku Lugers. According to Jan Still's book "Third Reich Lugers", there were approximately 2,300 Lugers produced with the Ku prefix and the 41/42 code, with some overlap in the byf-S/42 code.
The E/655 acceptance stamp on your barrel is also common on the Ku 41-42 code variation. It sounds like yours is absolutely correct, in terms of the code, acceptance stamp, and proof marks.
As mentioned on this forum and in Jan's book there is much speculation about this variation, but the most commonly accepted probability among experienced collectors/researchers is that they were made for the Luftwaffe by Mauser, using left over parts, during the 1941-1944 period. Total production is estimated to be about 5,000 units that bear the Ku prefix/suffix.
In any case it sounds like yours is correctly marked and in the accepted or known serial range. Good quality/clear photographs of your Luger showing all sides, special proofs, etc. would help the Forum members to provide you with a better evaluation.
P.S. John, thanks for modifying my syntax to get the photo to show up in my previous thread. I thought I had it correct, but I obviously didn't!
Best Regards,
Bob
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