Inherited Luger

hays · 05-12-2016, 03:45 PM

[/ATTACH]We have inherited a military Luger acquired in WWII. On the barrel or right behind it is stamped in the metal : 1918. Is this the model or manufacturing date? Would this indicate that it was WWI vintage, possibly used in both wars?

I'm new to the forum and am a certified Glock armorer trying to learn about the Luger.

Thanks for any comments.

DonVoigt · 05-12-2016, 04:07 PM

Welcome hays, 1918 is the mfg. date.
Yes it could have and likely did serve in both wars.

Do read the stickys for more info and frequently asked questions, they will help you come up to speed quicker and ask better questions. Especially in the New Collector sub forum.

Do read them and take the pictures outlined as important, you can add them to your post.

Just click edit, then go advanced, and go down to the manage attachments area and you can upload pictures to the server here and include them in your post.

Don M · 05-12-2016, 05:16 PM

I concur with Don V's comments about posting good photos. Personally, I think that is the first thing you should do since the members of the forum can tell you a lot about the gun from them and point you in the right direction for more detailed research.

hays · 05-12-2016, 06:04 PM

Thank you. I have tried to post a couple pictures that I have taken. I don't see them posted. Okay be doing something wrong.

Hays

DonVoigt · 05-12-2016, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hays

Thank you. I have tried to post a couple pictures that I have taken. I don't see them posted. Okay be doing something wrong.

Hays

Yes, you may be forgetting to hit the final safe changes button!

While you are at it you can also edit the title to Luger, not Lugar.

Edward Tinker · 05-12-2016, 06:04 PM

It would shoot the same rounds that a Glock does - 9mm Luger

edit - advanced go down below - attachments

mrerick · 05-12-2016, 06:45 PM

Also check out our FAQs. There is quite a bit of information in them...

Marc

cirelaw · 05-12-2016, 06:55 PM

A Photo, Use a neutral background, not black or white. I take mine outside on a table in the shade! You will wind up with a better image and able to see more details~

DonVoigt · 05-12-2016, 10:24 PM

Good try on the pictures, at least they are posted!
But not good enough to tell you anything.

Well exposed and focused close ups of the markings, and there are plenty!

hays · 05-13-2016, 11:57 AM

Yes, I'm having some difficulty getting used to the forum software. I thought I was uploading 2 pics, apparently only one made it. I'll try to get more detail pics of the markings on the metal and upload some more if I can figure out how to load multiple pics.

Don M · 05-12-2016, 11:06 PM

Photos of both sides, front, rear and top of assembled gun would be more helpful.

cirelaw · 05-13-2016, 12:54 PM

Try uploading one at a time under 'choose File' and "upload" I have over 20k posts and photographs over 20k or more! Take your time. ~ Eric

05-12-2016, 03:45 PM	#1
hays New User Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Inherited Luger [/ATTACH]We have inherited a military Luger acquired in WWII. On the barrel or right behind it is stamped in the metal : 1918. Is this the model or manufacturing date? Would this indicate that it was WWI vintage, possibly used in both wars? I'm new to the forum and am a certified Glock armorer trying to learn about the Luger. Thanks for any comments. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by hays; 05-17-2016 at 02:58 PM. Reason: Adding pics

05-12-2016, 04:07 PM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	Welcome hays, 1918 is the mfg. date. Yes it could have and likely did serve in both wars. Do read the stickys for more info and frequently asked questions, they will help you come up to speed quicker and ask better questions. Especially in the New Collector sub forum. Do read them and take the pictures outlined as important, you can add them to your post. Just click edit, then go advanced, and go down to the manage attachments area and you can upload pictures to the server here and include them in your post. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

05-12-2016, 05:16 PM	#3
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	I concur with Don V's comments about posting good photos. Personally, I think that is the first thing you should do since the members of the forum can tell you a lot about the gun from them and point you in the right direction for more detailed research. __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Also check out our FAQs. There is quite a bit of information in them... Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

05-12-2016, 10:24 PM	#9
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	Good try on the pictures, at least they are posted! But not good enough to tell you anything. Well exposed and focused close ups of the markings, and there are plenty! __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

05-12-2016, 06:04 PM	#4
hays New User Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thank you. I have tried to post a couple pictures that I have taken. I don't see them posted. Okay be doing something wrong. Hays

05-12-2016, 06:04 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,967 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,596 Times in 2,117 Posts	It would shoot the same rounds that a Glock does - 9mm Luger edit - advanced go down below - attachments

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	A Photo, Use a neutral background, not black or white. I take mine outside on a table in the shade! You will wind up with a better image and able to see more details~

05-13-2016, 11:57 AM	#10
hays New User Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Yes, I'm having some difficulty getting used to the forum software. I thought I was uploading 2 pics, apparently only one made it. I'll try to get more detail pics of the markings on the metal and upload some more if I can figure out how to load multiple pics.

05-12-2016, 11:06 PM	#11
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Photos of both sides, front, rear and top of assembled gun would be more helpful. __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

05-13-2016, 12:54 PM	#12
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Try uploading one at a time under 'choose File' and "upload" I have over 20k posts and photographs over 20k or more! Take your time. ~ Eric