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mrerick · 02-12-2012, 11:05 AM

Hi Klynt,

I think that Tom (above) was trying to make the point that for us to help you with the magazine, we need to get a good sharp look at the base and any other markings on the body.

People know that a matching magazine is extremely rare to find, and adds quite a bit to the value of a Luger.

With that in mind, there are many matching magazines that didn't leave the factory that way, but were - in fact - produced in the good ole' USA by shaving down and re-stamping one that originally didn't match. We call that "Waffenfabrik USA".

To try and determine if the matching magazine is the one that left the factory with the pistol, we need a look to see what the shape of the base and appearance of the stampings are.

Marc

02-12-2012, 11:05 AM	#11
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Hi Klynt, I think that Tom (above) was trying to make the point that for us to help you with the magazine, we need to get a good sharp look at the base and any other markings on the body. People know that a matching magazine is extremely rare to find, and adds quite a bit to the value of a Luger. With that in mind, there are many matching magazines that didn't leave the factory that way, but were - in fact - produced in the good ole' USA by shaving down and re-stamping one that originally didn't match. We call that "Waffenfabrik USA". To try and determine if the matching magazine is the one that left the factory with the pistol, we need a look to see what the shape of the base and appearance of the stampings are. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.