Need help to identify... Newbie

Dok · 01-08-2002, 10:21 AM

Welcome to the Luger Forum Alex. If your pistol is original (and it would appear to be) I believe you have what is commonly referred to as a "Black Widow". This is a marketing term rather than a true variation, but cool never the less.

I would strongly caution you against firing your pistol, as a small internal part could get broken, and yes even the firing pin should have the number "12" on it. Your pistol could be worth in excess of a $1000 (I'll let the collectors deal with that one) and a broken part will reduce the value by at least 66%) to around $300-$400. So it's your call.

Sounds like you have a great collectible. Look in the Technical Information section where you will find all sorts of markings that will help you indentify all thost stamps you see.

Dok (Webmaster)

01-08-2002, 10:21 AM	#3
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Need help to identify... Newbie Welcome to the Luger Forum Alex. If your pistol is original (and it would appear to be) I believe you have what is commonly referred to as a "Black Widow". This is a marketing term rather than a true variation, but cool never the less. I would strongly caution you against firing your pistol, as a small internal part could get broken, and yes even the firing pin should have the number "12" on it. Your pistol could be worth in excess of a $1000 (I'll let the collectors deal with that one) and a broken part will reduce the value by at least 66%) to around $300-$400. So it's your call. Sounds like you have a great collectible. Look in the Technical Information section where you will find all sorts of markings that will help you indentify all thost stamps you see. Dok (Webmaster)

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