Strange symbol on underside of barrel

Ron Wood · 02-21-2006, 06:56 PM

The mark is a script lower case "f" and it is part of the serial number. i.e. the full serial number is 6267f. Don't put too much importance on minor details in the shape of the "f" stamps. Different dies were used throughout Luger production, so you will see slight differences in the script. Photos of the "crossed swords" would be useful. Most likely it is an "X" which is found on Russian capture Lugers, but who knows? GI bring back stories often get embellished over time.

02-21-2006, 06:56 PM	#5
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,121 Thanked 5,287 Times in 1,728 Posts	The mark is a script lower case "f" and it is part of the serial number. i.e. the full serial number is 6267f. Don't put too much importance on minor details in the shape of the "f" stamps. Different dies were used throughout Luger production, so you will see slight differences in the script. Photos of the "crossed swords" would be useful. Most likely it is an "X" which is found on Russian capture Lugers, but who knows? GI bring back stories often get embellished over time. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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