A pair of Lugers
OK gents, I had a rare and wonderful experience a couple of weeks ago; I got to trawl the vaults of a major military museum, paw through the racks and drawers, and photograph to my heart's content.
I found a pair of Lugers that will make you drool. (Photos as soon as I can wrangle the hosting site for them.)
Both are DWM, made in 1911, 4" 9mm.
One is serial number 782, the other 808. Both are unit marked;
782 is marked B.1.T.S.2.93
808 is marked B.1.T.S.2.73
Both have barrel bore markings of 8,82.
So, 100+ years after they were made, we have a pair that traveled a long time in near proximity, and rest today in the same drawer.
As I said, photos as soon as I can get them up. Yes, including the proof marks on the right side.
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