1918 Mauser Luger info

Szyp · 10-10-2012, 03:03 PM

Hello. I finally got my 1920 Commercial Luger, all numbers match, and since it had already been refinished, I sent it off to Thor for a re-refinish back to it's original condition. He has very helpful in sharing the history of this particular gun, but I have one question that I know I saw the answer to somewhere in my ruminations on the web, but can not find again, so I am seeking assistance. The magazine, which is matching number, has a numeral 7, shaped exactly as is typed in this note, approx 3/4 inch high engraved on the left side of the mag. I say engraved because the edges are way too sharp and clean to have been stamped. Does anyone know the meaning of this numeral? The mag is black, aluminum base, and just has that "7" that I can not figure out. Maybe it's nothing, but I am trying to learn all I can about these magnificent pistols. Any and all suggestions/ideas are welcome. Thanks for reading this.

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10-10-2012, 03:03 PM	#17
Szyp User Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello. I finally got my 1920 Commercial Luger, all numbers match, and since it had already been refinished, I sent it off to Thor for a re-refinish back to it's original condition. He has very helpful in sharing the history of this particular gun, but I have one question that I know I saw the answer to somewhere in my ruminations on the web, but can not find again, so I am seeking assistance. The magazine, which is matching number, has a numeral 7, shaped exactly as is typed in this note, approx 3/4 inch high engraved on the left side of the mag. I say engraved because the edges are way too sharp and clean to have been stamped. Does anyone know the meaning of this numeral? The mag is black, aluminum base, and just has that "7" that I can not figure out. Maybe it's nothing, but I am trying to learn all I can about these magnificent pistols. Any and all suggestions/ideas are welcome. Thanks for reading this.