Luger ID .30 cal or 9mm

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Originally Posted by Josafoot

I tried a Pencil and it was tight but I could push it through. Not a plunk.

Then it's .30 Luger.

Originally Posted by Josafoot

One more picture of the stamp. Flash brings out the dirt and rust. Any recommendations for cleaning up lugers without ruining their value?

Painstaking, gentle cleaning with well-oiled 4/0 steel wool. Change out the wool frequently because it picks up rust--which is abrasive--as you go. A toothbrush with fine bristles helps in the corners. Avoid anything water based or acidic.