Luger Frame Ear Study

mrerick · 04-18-2016, 12:36 PM

It would be possible to get dimension accurate images of these ears by using a flat bed scanner instead of a camera after removal of the safety lever. . That would allow very high resolution measurement and comparison.

It's a project to take out all the guns and do this...

In any case, this is an interesting area with quite a bit of variability between Lugers and the possibility of a unique "signature" for individual guns at the "notch" area that Rich mentions. I think that this "notch" area may not be a critical cut for proper operation as long as it's far back enough, and the shape variance likely reflects both different tooling and technician operator actions when milling the area.

Marc

04-18-2016, 12:36 PM	#16
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	It would be possible to get dimension accurate images of these ears by using a flat bed scanner instead of a camera after removal of the safety lever. . That would allow very high resolution measurement and comparison. It's a project to take out all the guns and do this... In any case, this is an interesting area with quite a bit of variability between Lugers and the possibility of a unique "signature" for individual guns at the "notch" area that Rich mentions. I think that this "notch" area may not be a critical cut for proper operation as long as it's far back enough, and the shape variance likely reflects both different tooling and technician operator actions when milling the area. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.