New to the group.

Hello, all.

I just found this site last night. Very nice place.


To the point...

I purchased a Mauser Luger this weekend. I have never studied them (which may have been a mistake), but I feel a paid a fair price for the one I bought. It is numbers matching, and the bluing is in really good shape, save the muzzle and some areas on the side because of possible holster wearing.

I do have a question. On the right side of the frame, there are visible markings (number 46 I believe on the 'Proofs' page). Below the two eagles on the left, there is a number; 655. It does not appear anywhere else on the weapon. It is a byf 41 Luger, with the serial number of 89xx. There is no alpha character following the serial, but the last two digits appear all over the rest of the weapon. I have disassembled it, and it is in super shape. I did not pay that much for it (around $500) so I feel I have a great collector. I guess I am just looking for some reinforcement on that issue.


I just started collecting weapons from the WWII era. So far, I have this Luger, and the venerable M1 Garand. I love them both, and I am looking forward to obtaining more.


Any help is appreciated.


Thanks in advance....

Schu