Mystery Luger frame

Ben M. · 10-03-2013, 08:59 PM

i was thinking the v-shape of the trigger guard as its metal becomes part of the front grip strap is what gibson indicated is a krieghoff luger trait. but i just do not know enough about those lugers other than what is in the gibson book.

maybe others know more?

SteveM · 10-04-2013, 07:59 AM

The lack of a "dimple" in the stock lug leads me to believe that it is not a Mauser frame. I'm with Ben in thinking that it is a Krieghoff because of the tapering of the trigger guard as it blends into the gripstrap.

Olle · 10-04-2013, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveM

The lack of a "dimple" in the stock lug leads me to believe that it is not a Mauser frame. I'm with Ben in thinking that it is a Krieghoff because of the tapering of the trigger guard as it blends into the gripstrap.

It does have a dimple. It's not very visible in the side view, but I assume that this is what you're referring to:

SteveM · 10-04-2013, 08:47 AM

The pic shows the location. I will try to get a pic up today that illustrates what it looks like. I'm not a machinist but to me it looks like it is where the cutting tool either stopped or started when this was machined on Mauser frames.

Olle · 10-04-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveM

The pic shows the location. I will try to get a pic up today that illustrates what it looks like. I'm not a machinist but to me it looks like it is where the cutting tool either stopped or started when this was machined on Mauser frames.

Aha, so that's what you were referring to. I'd say you're right, this must have something to do with the machining sequence. I see it now and then when machining grooves, using a plunge cut as a starting point.

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Originally Posted by alanint

What a great project frame to make up a suppressed, sanitized "Gestapo" assasin's gun!!

I'm not sure if I can buy a suppressor right now (read: My wife probably won't let me), but it might be a candidate for my "SS Panzer" barrel: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=30581

Then again, if this turns out to be a Krieghoff frame, it might be a better idea to leave it as is and trade for another frame.

10-04-2013, 07:59 AM	#2
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	The lack of a "dimple" in the stock lug leads me to believe that it is not a Mauser frame. I'm with Ben in thinking that it is a Krieghoff because of the tapering of the trigger guard as it blends into the gripstrap. Attached Images

10-04-2013, 08:47 AM	#4
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	The pic shows the location. I will try to get a pic up today that illustrates what it looks like. I'm not a machinist but to me it looks like it is where the cutting tool either stopped or started when this was machined on Mauser frames. Attached Images

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10-03-2013, 08:59 PM	#1
Ben M. User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Retired to Naples, FL. Posts: 498 Thanks: 96 Thanked 145 Times in 90 Posts	i was thinking the v-shape of the trigger guard as its metal becomes part of the front grip strap is what gibson indicated is a krieghoff luger trait. but i just do not know enough about those lugers other than what is in the gibson book. maybe others know more?