Luger ID/help

ivanlaud · 08-31-2008, 10:57 AM

test sending image

ivanlaud · 08-31-2008, 11:07 AM

I purchased a luger recently and would be grateful for any comments on the date of manufacture and history. I have included on the attachments all the markings I can see. Thanks

ivanlaud · 08-31-2008, 11:19 AM

This is the serial number.

ivanlaud · 08-31-2008, 11:25 AM

This marking is on the side of the chamber,the barrel and the handle.

ivanlaud · 08-31-2008, 11:32 AM

This marking is on the inside of the handle

ivanlaud · 08-31-2008, 11:41 AM

general view

ivanlaud · 08-31-2008, 11:47 AM

other general view

(Apologise for sending attachments piecemeal but could not make sense of your advice on site for sending photos.)

Ron Wood · 08-31-2008, 12:41 PM

Ivan,
You have a Model 1908 Military (Army) First Issue. The marking on the "handle" (grip) indicates that it was issued to the 67th Regiment, 10th Company, weapon number 3. Other markings have been added that are very odd. Could you please post a clear close up photo of the markings on the right side of the chamber (receiver). You do not need to start another thread to respond to this request, just use the "ADD REPLY" button rather than the "Quick Reply" box and you will have the controls to include a photo. Thank you.

Edward Tinker · 08-31-2008, 01:49 PM

Ivan, I have "merged" all your seperate postings.

Welcome to the forum,

Ed

JTD · 08-31-2008, 06:19 PM

I think it was the East Germans? that tattooed those marks in. Proof house marks not unlike the british type we often see.
Sorry, was best guessing off of memory! I saw similar marks posted somewhere. Thanks for setting me straight.

Vlim · 08-31-2008, 07:25 PM

East-Germany had nothing to do with this one.

Has the gun been deactivated in the UK?

ivanlaud · 09-01-2008, 02:09 AM

The certificate is from France, Banc d'epreuve de St etienne, dated11/6/08, Ivan

ivanlaud · 09-01-2008, 02:43 AM

Ron, many thanks for your very interesting comments. I attach photo as reqested.
Asregards the regiment 67 have you any idea how I could find out more details on this. Best Regards, Ivan

Vlim · 09-01-2008, 05:28 AM

Ivan,

If the gun was deactivated in France, this would explain why the original French proof marks on receiver and barrel were peened out. So this gun would have found it's way onto the French market somewhere after WW1.

oxi81 · 02-06-2009, 03:40 AM

Crowned AN marking means "Arme NeutralisÃ?Â©e" in french (deactived gun) and ivanlaud is right, it's the official mark of the Banc d'Epreuve de Saint Etienne.

FranÃ?Â§ois

John Sabato · 02-06-2009, 09:53 AM

TAC,

Thanks for you vigilance in keeping UK members advised on the technicalities of UK gun law. Better safe than sorry...

Perhaps the gun is still in France? and has a UK owner... I am not sure if that is possible, but if it is, that would soften the sting of UK law... provided the gun stays in France.

08-31-2008, 10:57 AM	#1
ivanlaud User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	test sending image test sending image Attached Thumbnails

08-31-2008, 11:07 AM	#2
ivanlaud User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	luger ID/HELP I purchased a luger recently and would be grateful for any comments on the date of manufacture and history. I have included on the attachments all the markings I can see. Thanks Attached Thumbnails

08-31-2008, 11:19 AM	#3
ivanlaud User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	luger ID/help This is the serial number. Attached Thumbnails

08-31-2008, 11:25 AM	#4
ivanlaud User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Luger ID/help This marking is on the side of the chamber,the barrel and the handle. Attached Thumbnails

08-31-2008, 11:32 AM	#5
ivanlaud User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	luger ID/help This marking is on the inside of the handle Attached Thumbnails

08-31-2008, 11:41 AM	#6
ivanlaud User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	luger ID/help general view Attached Thumbnails

08-31-2008, 11:47 AM	#7
ivanlaud User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	luger ID/help other general view (Apologise for sending attachments piecemeal but could not make sense of your advice on site for sending photos.) Attached Thumbnails

08-31-2008, 12:41 PM	#8
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	Ivan, You have a Model 1908 Military (Army) First Issue. The marking on the "handle" (grip) indicates that it was issued to the 67th Regiment, 10th Company, weapon number 3. Other markings have been added that are very odd. Could you please post a clear close up photo of the markings on the right side of the chamber (receiver). You do not need to start another thread to respond to this request, just use the "ADD REPLY" button rather than the "Quick Reply" box and you will have the controls to include a photo. Thank you. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

08-31-2008, 01:49 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Ivan, I have "merged" all your seperate postings. Welcome to the forum, Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-31-2008, 06:19 PM	#10
JTD User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 428 Thanks: 218 Thanked 410 Times in 151 Posts	I think it was the East Germans? that tattooed those marks in. Proof house marks not unlike the british type we often see. Sorry, was best guessing off of memory! I saw similar marks posted somewhere. Thanks for setting me straight.

08-31-2008, 07:25 PM	#11
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	East-Germany had nothing to do with this one. Has the gun been deactivated in the UK?

09-01-2008, 02:09 AM	#12
ivanlaud User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The certificate is from France, Banc d'epreuve de St etienne, dated11/6/08, Ivan

09-01-2008, 02:43 AM	#13
ivanlaud User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	luger ID/help Ron, many thanks for your very interesting comments. I attach photo as reqested. Asregards the regiment 67 have you any idea how I could find out more details on this. Best Regards, Ivan Attached Thumbnails

09-01-2008, 05:28 AM	#14
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Ivan, If the gun was deactivated in France, this would explain why the original French proof marks on receiver and barrel were peened out. So this gun would have found it's way onto the French market somewhere after WW1.

02-06-2009, 03:40 AM	#15
oxi81 User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: France Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Crowned AN marking means "Arme NeutralisÃ?Â©e" in french (deactived gun) and ivanlaud is right, it's the official mark of the Banc d'Epreuve de Saint Etienne. FranÃ?Â§ois

02-06-2009, 09:53 AM	#16
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	TAC, Thanks for you vigilance in keeping UK members advised on the technicalities of UK gun law. Better safe than sorry... Perhaps the gun is still in France? and has a UK owner... I am not sure if that is possible, but if it is, that would soften the sting of UK law... provided the gun stays in France. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*