Bulgarian Luger?

Mike B · 12-04-2005, 09:43 PM

Steve,
Don't be too quick to write off the "defacing" on the Bulgarian. It is not uncommon to find these Lugers in this condition. I have one like this and I was told it was "sanitized" for political reasons. The markings over the chamber and the the lion proof on the right side of the receiver could be ground off. As far as the holes for the lanyard loop, a Bulgarian is supposed to have the loop on the bottom of the grip. It is not uncommon to find mismated parts as well, as these lugers were subjected to lots of action in both world wars and countless other minor wars. $600 sounds way cheap to me for a Bulgarian even if it is marginal but it should be a 9mm.
Mike

12-04-2005, 09:43 PM	#4
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 272 Times in 100 Posts	Steve, Don't be too quick to write off the "defacing" on the Bulgarian. It is not uncommon to find these Lugers in this condition. I have one like this and I was told it was "sanitized" for political reasons. The markings over the chamber and the the lion proof on the right side of the receiver could be ground off. As far as the holes for the lanyard loop, a Bulgarian is supposed to have the loop on the bottom of the grip. It is not uncommon to find mismated parts as well, as these lugers were subjected to lots of action in both world wars and countless other minor wars. $600 sounds way cheap to me for a Bulgarian even if it is marginal but it should be a 9mm. Mike