Luger drum magazine

melh · 07-30-2012, 03:13 PM

I visited a gun show last weekend and was puzzled by the number of drum magazines for sale primarily by two dealers. Were these designed for a particular issue of Luger? Are there different variations? thank you

Vlim · 07-30-2012, 03:39 PM

A large batch has been produced in Europe a few years ago. I guess they start to make their way into the USA by now.

A quick ID method is to add up the individual numbers of the serial number: If they add up to 17, it's more than likely to be a reproduction. Another giveaway is the splattered pattern of rust spots on most of them. Artificially created to age them.

Other than that, they are good reproductions (if bought at a repro price, at least).

DavidJayUden · 07-30-2012, 04:33 PM

Do they work well, and what are they selling for (once they are determined to be repops)?
dju

melh · 07-30-2012, 10:30 PM

I think you are correct. They did have rust splatters. Vendor said they had been checked and were functional. "They were found in a woman's basement in Germany" Ask was $950. I did not bite. There were 8-10 on one table, six on another. Thanks for the input.

alanint · 07-31-2012, 05:51 AM

I would not pay a cent over $300 for these repro drums.

sheepherder · 07-31-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Vlim

A quick ID method is to add up the individual numbers of the serial number: If they add up to 17, it's more than likely to be a reproduction.

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OK, I'll bite...

What is the rationale behind adding up the digits???

(Hoo boy, you just know this is going to be good)...

Vlim · 07-31-2012, 08:22 AM

Simple: To have a means that identifies them as reproductions

sheepherder · 07-31-2012, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlim

Simple: To have a means that identifies them as reproductions

...I don't get it...

Why not 21??? Or 42...

Norme · 07-31-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by postino

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OK, I'll bite...

What is the rationale behind adding up the digits???

(Hoo boy, you just know this is going to be good)...

Hi Rich, I started a thread on this topic on Jan Still's forum a while ago. The number 17 is a mystery, but it seems to be a pretty reliable way to identify these Eastern European made fakes. Regards, Norm

http://luger.gunboards.com/showthrea...Drum-Magazines!

CJS57 · 07-31-2012, 05:39 PM

The serial numbers font on the drum face are wide with flat bottoms too. Real ones have sharp pointed bottoms.

07-30-2012, 03:13 PM	#1
melh User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Luger drum magazine I visited a gun show last weekend and was puzzled by the number of drum magazines for sale primarily by two dealers. Were these designed for a particular issue of Luger? Are there different variations? thank you

07-30-2012, 03:39 PM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,047 Thanks: 1,034 Thanked 3,946 Times in 1,197 Posts	A large batch has been produced in Europe a few years ago. I guess they start to make their way into the USA by now. A quick ID method is to add up the individual numbers of the serial number: If they add up to 17, it's more than likely to be a reproduction. Another giveaway is the splattered pattern of rust spots on most of them. Artificially created to age them. Other than that, they are good reproductions (if bought at a repro price, at least).

07-30-2012, 04:33 PM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Do they work well, and what are they selling for (once they are determined to be repops)? dju

07-30-2012, 10:30 PM	#4
melh User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think you are correct. They did have rust splatters. Vendor said they had been checked and were functional. "They were found in a woman's basement in Germany" Ask was $950. I did not bite. There were 8-10 on one table, six on another. Thanks for the input.

07-31-2012, 05:51 AM	#5
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	I would not pay a cent over $300 for these repro drums.

07-31-2012, 08:22 AM	#7
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,047 Thanks: 1,034 Thanked 3,946 Times in 1,197 Posts	Simple: To have a means that identifies them as reproductions

07-31-2012, 05:39 PM	#10
CJS57 User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 224 Thanks: 0 Thanked 81 Times in 41 Posts	The serial numbers font on the drum face are wide with flat bottoms too. Real ones have sharp pointed bottoms.