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Below is a photograph of the back side of the grip from a 41 - 42 marked Luger. (41 on the receiver and 42 on the rear toggle) The serial number is 1498 with an "o" suffix. All numbers match except for these grips, which are marked with black ink "1498." From the appearance of the ink, this was done a long time ago.
The magazine is either not numbered or the number may have been ground off. It has the aluminum bottom. There is also the "FXO" mark, with the Eagle and the number "37" under the Eagle. I can not tell if there is a number "1" in front of the number "37" because there is a gouge in the metal there. However, it does appear to be only the number "37" because it is centered beneath the Eagle. There is also a second "FXO" Eagle, and it clearly has only the number "37" beneath it. To the right of the aluminum button is also the "P.08" mark. Please look carefully to the top right of the number "8" on the grip, and you will see two straight lines, with an "arrow mark" on each end of the lines pointing inward on each end. Any idea what these mean? Secondly, there is a very tiny proof mark a short distance to the right of the number "8." It is the same size and same mark that appears on the right side of the receiver; i.e., the Eagle, with straight wings, and the number "655" immediately below the Eagle. (These details are only visible under magnification.) On the right side of the receiver there are two of these same Eagles with the number "655" under them, and a third Eagle with an encircled Nazi swastika underneath. My main question is this: Since all the numbers on this Luger match, (with the exception of the un-numbered magazine), is it likely these grips are a replacement? Or since it does have the same proof mark on the back of the grip as is on the receiver, is is possible it was simply numbered in ink at the factory this way? I am also wondering if this affects the desirability as a collector piece? I think it only cost $518.00. It seems to have "holster wear" but no pitting, and the bore is pristine. Thanks in advance for any information you may care to share. Mauser720 - Ron |
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