A tired old Soldier…

Don M · 12-08-2009, 06:14 PM

Fascinating story! Dwight Gruber has been researching the Circled-S markings and this thread will give you some background - http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=13170. The front grip strap is pretty much gone but I would not be surprised if it once had the marking Ma.179. Unfortunately, I don't know what this means either.

sheepherder · 12-08-2009, 06:33 PM

Great story! I love to hear the anecdotes behind the equipment..."Everyone has a story"...

Since you said the toggle still works, I trust you verified the chamber was empty???

There was an unfortunate accident here in the Colonies some years back involving some boys who found an old rusted .22 automatic and attempted to free up the action, not knowing there was still a live round in the chamber...

apis mellifera · 12-08-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SARCO

Found a few more in the warehouse - original P08 Lugers. Bore is a little dark, but should clean up nicely. Finish is 90-95%. $995.00

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12-08-2009, 06:14 PM	#1
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Fascinating story! Dwight Gruber has been researching the Circled-S markings and this thread will give you some background - http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=13170. The front grip strap is pretty much gone but I would not be surprised if it once had the marking Ma.179. Unfortunately, I don't know what this means either. __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

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12-08-2009, 06:33 PM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,197 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	Great story! I love to hear the anecdotes behind the equipment..."Everyone has a story"... Since you said the toggle still works, I trust you verified the chamber was empty??? There was an unfortunate accident here in the Colonies some years back involving some boys who found an old rusted .22 automatic and attempted to free up the action, not knowing there was still a live round in the chamber...