double date

romer12 · 09-01-2010, 11:59 AM

I have always been given to understand that a double date luger is one that has been re-furbished after WW1, and is the reason for the double date.
One person I know feels the double date is an item re-worked but the second date is more of an inventory date/mark ???

The correct answer is ........

Thanks

Edward Tinker · 09-01-2010, 12:13 PM

Well, it sure isn't a rework marking, that is what the older books state, but newer information in the last 20 yrs has shown that;

1. It is NOT a date
2. It was never for refurbishment

What it is, is that after WW1 guns and other items were being stolen from gov't / military arsenals. So, there was an edict that stated that all weapons would be marked with 1920. It was right around that date, but its not a date, as you find the marking on 1921 lugers etc.

So, although it looks like a 'double date', it is not.

You can find this information in our FAQ

Ed

romer12 · 09-01-2010, 12:25 PM

appreciate the information. many thanks. I've learned something.

09-01-2010, 11:59 AM	#1
romer12 User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: N.J. Posts: 85 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	double date I have always been given to understand that a double date luger is one that has been re-furbished after WW1, and is the reason for the double date. One person I know feels the double date is an item re-worked but the second date is more of an inventory date/mark ??? The correct answer is ........ Thanks __________________ blessed are those who expect nothing.........for they shall not be disappointed.

09-01-2010, 12:13 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	Well, it sure isn't a rework marking, that is what the older books state, but newer information in the last 20 yrs has shown that; 1. It is NOT a date 2. It was never for refurbishment What it is, is that after WW1 guns and other items were being stolen from gov't / military arsenals. So, there was an edict that stated that all weapons would be marked with 1920. It was right around that date, but its not a date, as you find the marking on 1921 lugers etc. So, although it looks like a 'double date', it is not. You can find this information in our FAQ 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

09-01-2010, 12:25 PM	#3
romer12 User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: N.J. Posts: 85 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	double date appreciate the information. many thanks. I've learned something. __________________ blessed are those who expect nothing.........for they shall not be disappointed.