Excellent answers Tim... The only think I could add would be that the small "42" that appears on the side of the receiver where the serial number normally appears indicates that the upper receiver (barrel extension) is a Mauser manufactured replacement part. I would presume from the facts shown us in the photo, that this was a military arsenal (probably Mauser) rebuilt weapon.
The grips of course are not original...
Borko, if you manage to uncover the story behind the capture and return of this Luger, Member/Moderator Ed Tinker collects these stories for a book he is compiling about war trophy guns...
Congrats on your possession of this piece of history, and let me join with Tim in welcoming you to the Lugerforum.
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regards, -John S
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