Markings

goldwing · 08-10-2011, 10:01 PM

Frank has a great posting (Difficult Military Mausers To Find) and I think that I have one Mauser that has the marks for a rare model. Where can I find a photo, print of these markings and what the letters mean. I do have Still's "Third Reich Lugers" but still need some help in the right direction. I am a newby and a dummie. Thanks, Bill Hughes

drbuster · 08-11-2011, 12:27 AM

Bill, a start and real help to you and us here on the Forum would be to post clear photographs of your Mauser luger so we can judge if you do in fact have one of the "rare birds".

Edward Tinker · 08-11-2011, 02:21 AM

Bill, post the gun, with information, sn, markings, anything unusual about it and pictures, close up and full right and full left.

Ed

goldwing · 08-11-2011, 02:37 AM

Thank you for suggesting that I post photos of my luger. However I am not capable of taking photos, I don't know how to. That is why I asked the question as to where I could go to learn about the markings. Regards Bill

Edward Tinker · 08-11-2011, 03:06 AM

books, here on the forum etc; Use the search function, also, you could give a very good description here.

You can ask a friend or grandkids or others to take pictures

Many times we have had questions on what they think is a rare item and it isn't, or we get questions on a 'luger' and its not

So, my point is, if you say, it is a 1941 byf markings on right etc

sheepherder · 08-11-2011, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldwing

Thank you for suggesting that I post photos of my luger. However I am not capable of taking photos, I don't know how to.

If you have a scanner, you can scan it and post the pics here. Drape a towel or pillowcase over it and scan away.

goldwing · 08-11-2011, 07:33 AM

I am not interested in the markings on a particular luger but learning about markings in general. Especially the letter that accompany the marks. ie, E ,S, D. and other. WHERE can I find them in print? Thanks, Bill

Edward Tinker · 08-11-2011, 08:14 AM

many books, and Bill you aren't being specific enough, the luger was made in WW1, Weimar, WW2, and in civilian versions.

There are technical pages here that show many markings.

There are book reviews HERE on the forum, might help you.

Many books, but it sounds like Costanzo is what YOU want, however, a lot of it is inaccurate, however, it is invaluable at the same time.

Just knowing the letters won't help you, unsure what you need or want? The letters are usually a specific person in the early years and later a group.

Ed

Norme · 08-11-2011, 08:19 AM

Hi Bill, The standard reference for Luger markings is "World of Lugers" by Sam Costanzo. Unfortunately, it's long out of print and now sells for over $200.00, I paid $300.00 for my copy. A cheaper alternative would be to enlist the help of some teenager, and post photos. Good luck, Norm

goldwing · 08-11-2011, 08:43 AM

Ed, thank you, I am interested in the markings that are used on the 1930 and 40s mausers as shown in the posting cited in my first posting. These are the ones in Franks post. Thanks, Bill

MFC · 08-11-2011, 03:42 PM

The Mauser Parrabellum 1930-1946, by Don Hallock and Joop van de Kant, is still available for around $100.

mrerick · 08-11-2011, 06:52 PM

Bill,

Don and Joop's book is well done, and offers very complete coverage of variations of the Mauser Lugers.

It's well worth the investment.

Marc

08-10-2011, 10:01 PM	#1
goldwing User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Upper South Carolina Posts: 92 Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts	Markings Frank has a great posting (Difficult Military Mausers To Find) and I think that I have one Mauser that has the marks for a rare model. Where can I find a photo, print of these markings and what the letters mean. I do have Still's "Third Reich Lugers" but still need some help in the right direction. I am a newby and a dummie. Thanks, Bill Hughes

08-11-2011, 02:21 AM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	Bill, post the gun, with information, sn, markings, anything unusual about it and pictures, close up and full right and full left. 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

08-11-2011, 02:37 AM	#4
goldwing User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Upper South Carolina Posts: 92 Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts	Markings Thank you for suggesting that I post photos of my luger. However I am not capable of taking photos, I don't know how to. That is why I asked the question as to where I could go to learn about the markings. Regards Bill

08-11-2011, 03:06 AM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	books, here on the forum etc; Use the search function, also, you could give a very good description here. You can ask a friend or grandkids or others to take pictures Many times we have had questions on what they think is a rare item and it isn't, or we get questions on a 'luger' and its not So, my point is, if you say, it is a 1941 byf markings on right etc __________________ 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

08-11-2011, 07:33 AM	#7
goldwing User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Upper South Carolina Posts: 92 Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts	Markings I am not interested in the markings on a particular luger but learning about markings in general. Especially the letter that accompany the marks. ie, E ,S, D. and other. WHERE can I find them in print? Thanks, Bill

08-11-2011, 12:27 AM	#2
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Bill, a start and real help to you and us here on the Forum would be to post clear photographs of your Mauser luger so we can judge if you do in fact have one of the "rare birds".

08-11-2011, 08:14 AM	#8
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	many books, and Bill you aren't being specific enough, the luger was made in WW1, Weimar, WW2, and in civilian versions. There are technical pages here that show many markings. There are book reviews HERE on the forum, might help you. Many books, but it sounds like Costanzo is what YOU want, however, a lot of it is inaccurate, however, it is invaluable at the same time. Just knowing the letters won't help you, unsure what you need or want? The letters are usually a specific person in the early years and later a group. 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

08-11-2011, 08:19 AM	#9
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Bill, The standard reference for Luger markings is "World of Lugers" by Sam Costanzo. Unfortunately, it's long out of print and now sells for over $200.00, I paid $300.00 for my copy. A cheaper alternative would be to enlist the help of some teenager, and post photos. Good luck, Norm

08-11-2011, 08:43 AM	#10
goldwing User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Upper South Carolina Posts: 92 Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts	Markings Ed, thank you, I am interested in the markings that are used on the 1930 and 40s mausers as shown in the posting cited in my first posting. These are the ones in Franks post. Thanks, Bill

08-11-2011, 03:42 PM	#11
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	The Mauser Parrabellum 1930-1946, by Don Hallock and Joop van de Kant, is still available for around $100. __________________ Mike C.

08-11-2011, 06:52 PM	#12
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Bill, Don and Joop's book is well done, and offers very complete coverage of variations of the Mauser Lugers. It's well worth the investment. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.