Portuguese M943

[Marvin]

I recently purchased a Portuguese M943 rig in approx. 97% condition and I have a few questions about the pistol. This model is not one where a lot of information is available so I need some clarification. I do not have any Luger reference books with me, so whatever I say here is from memory.

I remember reading that the Portuguese Lugers were all in the "m" suffix block per Walters in his book "Luger". I have also read that the suffix went from the "m" suffix block into the "n" block. Which is correct? Does anyone know the total number of pistols provided to Portugal? I have always assumed that Portugal did the phosphate finish during a refurbishing campain; anyone know more about this, were thsy all phoshate finished?

The pistol I have is S/N 864 n, phosphate finished, black plastic (blackwidow) grips, unumbered "fxo" aluminum bottom mags ( one is phosphate and the spare is blued), the tool is phosphate finished and the cleaning rod is in the white. The holster is the standard 1943 pattern. All the stamps are standard E/135 and E/Swastika, P.08 on frame, and waffenamt & test proof on barrel. All is proper with the stmaps. Any information is appreciated.

Marvin <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" />