Old Military Luger

Allen T · 11-05-2002, 10:53 AM

I have an old Luger 9mm pistol that has passed down thru the family. It was told to us several years ago that the pistol was once owned by a well known Russian Political figure. Do you know if there is any way to verify something like this thru the serial number. If so, do you do this type research or can you direct me to someone that does. Thanks.

Doubs · 11-05-2002, 12:20 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Allen T:
<strong>I have an old Luger 9mm pistol that has passed down thru the family. It was told to us several years ago that the pistol was once owned by a well known Russian Political figure. Do you kinow if there is any way to verify something like this thru the serial number. If so, do you do this type research or can you direct me to someone that does. Thanks.</strong><hr></blockquote>

The only way in which any pistol may be linked to a particular individual is through verifiable documentation. It's extremely unlikely that you'd be able to find records of that sort, although it is possible, of course.

IF the Russian politician was of sufficient importance to have archival records and personal documents being kept by an institution or historian, you may be able to request a search for the information you seek. The search could be costly, even if such records exist.

11-05-2002, 10:53 AM	#1
Allen T New User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Old Military Luger I have an old Luger 9mm pistol that has passed down thru the family. It was told to us several years ago that the pistol was once owned by a well known Russian Political figure. Do you know if there is any way to verify something like this thru the serial number. If so, do you do this type research or can you direct me to someone that does. Thanks.

11-05-2002, 12:20 PM	#2
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,673 Thanks: 773 Thanked 1,619 Times in 528 Posts	[quote]Originally posted by Allen T: <strong>I have an old Luger 9mm pistol that has passed down thru the family. It was told to us several years ago that the pistol was once owned by a well known Russian Political figure. Do you kinow if there is any way to verify something like this thru the serial number. If so, do you do this type research or can you direct me to someone that does. Thanks.</strong><hr></blockquote> The only way in which any pistol may be linked to a particular individual is through verifiable documentation. It's extremely unlikely that you'd be able to find records of that sort, although it is possible, of course. IF the Russian politician was of sufficient importance to have archival records and personal documents being kept by an institution or historian, you may be able to request a search for the information you seek. The search could be costly, even if such records exist.