1939 Luger Proof Marks

gregopt3 · 10-16-2011, 01:27 PM

I'm trying to identify a luger for my father-in-law. I think I have most everything figured out but am having problems with the proof marks. Also, should the serial number on the side match the one on the front?

I have some nice high-res photos posted here: http://www.gregoryopt.com/luger/

Thank you!

aptech77 · 10-16-2011, 01:48 PM

Mismatch shooter. Sn# don't match, looks like it was polished hard and reblued. The side plate barrel, and all #ed parts should match the front frame # or vise versa. Frame looks like it might be from an early 1940 mauser.

FNorm · 10-16-2011, 02:58 PM

The proofs are E/63, E/63 LTP (late test proof.) There were a few E/83s in the N and O block. As Aptech says, heavily polished. Some edges that should be sharp are rounded. The upper would be mid to late 1939. The frame ???? Maybe even WWI.

FN

gregopt3 · 10-21-2011, 05:38 AM

Thanks for your replies. Sad it doesn't have matching numbers and has been reworked. On the bright side he only paid $25 for it 30 years ago. I've been investigating to see if it can be fired.

DavidJayUden · 10-21-2011, 09:45 AM

It looks like a great shooter. Enjoy!
dju

10-16-2011, 01:27 PM	#1
gregopt3 New User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1939 Luger Proof Marks I'm trying to identify a luger for my father-in-law. I think I have most everything figured out but am having problems with the proof marks. Also, should the serial number on the side match the one on the front? I have some nice high-res photos posted here: http://www.gregoryopt.com/luger/ Thank you!

10-16-2011, 01:48 PM	#2
aptech77 User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 85 Thanks: 10 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Mismatch shooter. Sn# don't match, looks like it was polished hard and reblued. The side plate barrel, and all #ed parts should match the front frame # or vise versa. Frame looks like it might be from an early 1940 mauser.

10-16-2011, 02:58 PM	#3
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	The proofs are E/63, E/63 LTP (late test proof.) There were a few E/83s in the N and O block. As Aptech says, heavily polished. Some edges that should be sharp are rounded. The upper would be mid to late 1939. The frame ???? Maybe even WWI. FN

10-21-2011, 05:38 AM	#4
gregopt3 New User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for your replies. Sad it doesn't have matching numbers and has been reworked. On the bright side he only paid $25 for it 30 years ago. I've been investigating to see if it can be fired.

10-21-2011, 09:45 AM	#5
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	It looks like a great shooter. Enjoy! dju