Identification of 30 Luger

lmstrs · 07-22-2009, 03:16 PM

Here is the second one. Thanks again!

The barrel is 3&5/8" or 3&3/4"

There is no mark where the date stamp should be. I found no marks on the right side at all.

Edward Tinker · 07-22-2009, 04:20 PM

This is a fairly decent example of a alphabet commericial luger, the proof on the left is correct for this type, as is the export marking of Germany. Commericials would not have a date stamp.

These 30 lugers (aka 7.65mm) are not as valuable as a military one and then with the etching on the left, it devalues it even more. Probably more than a shooter, but worth around $500-$650, maybe a bit more?

Ed

lmstrs · 11-07-2009, 06:31 PM

What would you estimate for the date on this one?

Lugerdoc · 11-07-2009, 08:26 PM

Since the Alpha Commerical began in the "i" suffix block in about 1921, probably made shortly there after. You will usually find the 7.65mms with either 95 or 98mm long barrels. I believe the wood mag bottom is one of GT's excellent reproductions, that I sell @$40 each. TH

MFC · 11-07-2009, 11:51 PM

Leo,
4781o was made late 1925 or early 1926.

suum cuique · 11-08-2009, 12:32 AM

What is that etching for? Maybe a gun registration mark?

jamese · 11-08-2009, 07:23 AM

My guess is a DL number, but dont know which state

07-22-2009, 03:16 PM	#1
lmstrs New User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Identification of 30 Luger Here is the second one. Thanks again! The barrel is 3&5/8" or 3&3/4" There is no mark where the date stamp should be. I found no marks on the right side at all.

07-22-2009, 04:20 PM	#2
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	This is a fairly decent example of a alphabet commericial luger, the proof on the left is correct for this type, as is the export marking of Germany. Commericials would not have a date stamp. These 30 lugers (aka 7.65mm) are not as valuable as a military one and then with the etching on the left, it devalues it even more. Probably more than a shooter, but worth around $500-$650, maybe a bit more? 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

11-07-2009, 08:26 PM	#4
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Since the Alpha Commerical began in the "i" suffix block in about 1921, probably made shortly there after. You will usually find the 7.65mms with either 95 or 98mm long barrels. I believe the wood mag bottom is one of GT's excellent reproductions, that I sell @$40 each. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

11-07-2009, 11:51 PM	#5
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Leo, 4781o was made late 1925 or early 1926. __________________ Mike C.

11-08-2009, 12:32 AM	#6
suum cuique User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD / Currently about 9000 klicks east of the Potomac Posts: 497 Thanks: 108 Thanked 47 Times in 35 Posts	I'm wondering What is that etching for? Maybe a gun registration mark? __________________ Regards, Andy There's No Place Like Home (Wizard Of Oz)

11-07-2009, 06:31 PM	#3
lmstrs New User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What would you estimate for the date on this one?

11-08-2009, 07:23 AM	#7
jamese User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 792 Thanks: 0 Thanked 86 Times in 36 Posts	My guess is a DL number, but dont know which state __________________ The "truth" is a matter of Perception