Luger identification

Geo99 · 10-16-2013, 01:49 AM

Hello Mr. Karpov,

I think accurately dating this pistol is pretty much impossible, due to the mix of parts and grinding done on it. I was going to say you have a real frankenluger, but I see you just indicated that the upper and lower serial nums match - that means at least the frame and barrel extension (what you might call the receiver) are matching, so tis' not so bad.

Ed is correct, a missing serial num on the barrel is no big deal in the USA, but maybe you are not in USA?

The headspace and front of the breechblock looks funny to me and chipped up. Have you shot it?

If not I would only load one round for the first few a few shots just to be safe - However it may interest you to know that a Luger cannot seriously injure the shooter if it fails, even in a catastrophic failure. Can't say that about an Orgties or a Steyr-Hahn.

- Geo

10-16-2013, 01:49 AM	#12
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 400 Thanks: 102 Thanked 127 Times in 75 Posts	Hello Mr. Karpov, I think accurately dating this pistol is pretty much impossible, due to the mix of parts and grinding done on it. I was going to say you have a real frankenluger, but I see you just indicated that the upper and lower serial nums match - that means at least the frame and barrel extension (what you might call the receiver) are matching, so tis' not so bad. Ed is correct, a missing serial num on the barrel is no big deal in the USA, but maybe you are not in USA? The headspace and front of the breechblock looks funny to me and chipped up. Have you shot it? If not I would only load one round for the first few a few shots just to be safe - However it may interest you to know that a Luger cannot seriously injure the shooter if it fails, even in a catastrophic failure. Can't say that about an Orgties or a Steyr-Hahn. - Geo __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers