new to lugers, with a 1920 I think

MFC · 02-01-2011, 01:14 AM

Hi Jeff,
The front of the frame was shaved back to remove the S# and possibly a 'Germany' stamp. You can still make out the remnants of the suffix on the curved surface. The last two digits of the S# are stamped on the bottom edge of the takedown lever (pictured) and should also be on the bottom edge of the sideplate (can't make it out in the pictures). If it is not numbered it is not original. The barrel is not original... no witness mark or S#. The S# added to the back of frame is most unusual. I could be wrong, but I don't think DWM made these changes to this Luger. It looks like a fine shooter in excellent condition.

02-01-2011, 01:14 AM	#9
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Hi Jeff, The front of the frame was shaved back to remove the S# and possibly a 'Germany' stamp. You can still make out the remnants of the suffix on the curved surface. The last two digits of the S# are stamped on the bottom edge of the takedown lever (pictured) and should also be on the bottom edge of the sideplate (can't make it out in the pictures). If it is not numbered it is not original. The barrel is not original... no witness mark or S#. The S# added to the back of frame is most unusual. I could be wrong, but I don't think DWM made these changes to this Luger. It looks like a fine shooter in excellent condition. __________________ Mike C.

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