1918 Erfurt, Odd Grip Panel Marking

Lyn Islaub · 01-30-2006, 10:14 PM

All,
The pistol is not unit marked and the other marking on the sideplate is the original serial number "89". It is depressed a bit and I suspect that they overstruck it when the sideplate was replaced. With the exception of the "X" under the sideplate and what I've already noted, all other proofs and markings seem standard. My curiosity is aroused now concerning the rarity of a luger marked this way. Any thoughts from any of you on that?
Thx, Lyn

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01-30-2006, 10:14 PM	#13
Lyn Islaub Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 435 Thanks: 3 Thanked 152 Times in 72 Posts	All, The pistol is not unit marked and the other marking on the sideplate is the original serial number "89". It is depressed a bit and I suspect that they overstruck it when the sideplate was replaced. With the exception of the "X" under the sideplate and what I've already noted, all other proofs and markings seem standard. My curiosity is aroused now concerning the rarity of a luger marked this way. Any thoughts from any of you on that? Thx, Lyn