Odd 1938 Mauser Luger?

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by mltyplx

Just some additional information on this Luger; although the barrel is marked kal 7.65, it's actually been rebored to 9 MM...
Just so I understand though, the consensus of you all is that this pistol was recently assembled from all blank parts which had then been given that 11 serial number, along with all those individual proof marks? If so, they did a really thorough job, plus they did the magazine base as well...If there's any more I can tell you, just let me know.

mltplyx -

Pics of any and all markings would be appreciated. I think I'm probably the only one here who thinks the toggle (and maybe other) markings are CNC or pantograph milled...Pics of the letters/numbers will be very informative...

Others here will chirp in with areas of interest, too...

I liked it...but too much for my wallet...

...And Welcome! to the Forum!!!

[Norme]

Hi Rich, I can't speak for the others, but I don't believe anyone would go to the trouble of faking numbers on a nickel plated parts gun. Whats the point? Best regards, Norm

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Norme

Hi Rich, I can't speak for the others, but I don't believe anyone would go to the trouble of faking numbers on a nickel plated parts gun. Whats the point? Best regards, Norm

Force matching, so all parts are the same number, then plate...You couldn't cut the letters/numbers after plating; it would flake off...

Best reason I can give is "proof of concept"...

Of course, you're probably right...I'm always counting the rainy days, never the sunny ones...

Price is not way out of line then, if as you say, numbers are all matching...

A good deal, IMHO!!!