K Date Lugers, Faked and Restored

Frank · 10-28-2012, 07:48 AM

Hello Luger Nuts!! Anyone that knows me, as a member of this forum, is aware of my interest in Military Mauser Lugers. Also, that I collect data on these pistols and have compiled a decent size base. I thought you might be interested in some statistics on the 1934 (K-Date) production.

There were “about” 11,000 K-Date Lugers made. It’s difficult to determine the number that are in the still in existence, let alone the number available for us to collect data. In any event, my information shows about 7 percent are FAKED and another about 7 percent that have been restored.

Of the faked pistols, 50 percent were found on auction sites and about 25 percent from dealers and forum information, each.

Of the restored pistols, a little over 50 percent were identified from forum data, 30 percent from auction sites and the remaining 20 percent from dealers.

Just thought you might enjoy a few statistics and be aware of the most faked Military Mauser Luger, the K-Date. Please be wary when trying to purchase one of the gems and know how to identify an original.

Happy Hunting

10-28-2012, 07:48 AM	#1
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	K Date Lugers, Faked and Restored Hello Luger Nuts!! Anyone that knows me, as a member of this forum, is aware of my interest in Military Mauser Lugers. Also, that I collect data on these pistols and have compiled a decent size base. I thought you might be interested in some statistics on the 1934 (K-Date) production. There were “about” 11,000 K-Date Lugers made. It’s difficult to determine the number that are in the still in existence, let alone the number available for us to collect data. In any event, my information shows about 7 percent are FAKED and another about 7 percent that have been restored. Of the faked pistols, 50 percent were found on auction sites and about 25 percent from dealers and forum information, each. Of the restored pistols, a little over 50 percent were identified from forum data, 30 percent from auction sites and the remaining 20 percent from dealers. Just thought you might enjoy a few statistics and be aware of the most faked Military Mauser Luger, the K-Date. Please be wary when trying to purchase one of the gems and know how to identify an original. Happy Hunting