Luger identification

Geo99 · 10-16-2013, 01:49 AM

Hello Mr. Karpov,

I think accurately dating this pistol is pretty much impossible, due to the mix of parts and grinding done on it. I was going to say you have a real frankenluger, but I see you just indicated that the upper and lower serial nums match - that means at least the frame and barrel extension (what you might call the receiver) are matching, so tis' not so bad.

Ed is correct, a missing serial num on the barrel is no big deal in the USA, but maybe you are not in USA?

The headspace and front of the breechblock looks funny to me and chipped up. Have you shot it?

If not I would only load one round for the first few a few shots just to be safe - However it may interest you to know that a Luger cannot seriously injure the shooter if it fails, even in a catastrophic failure. Can't say that about an Orgties or a Steyr-Hahn.

- Geo

mkarpov · 10-16-2013, 09:45 AM

Thanks Geo, yes I am in the U.S. so it's good to hear about the serial #s being okay. Haven't shot it yet, but the gentleman I acquired it from had shot it a lot for target practice.

So, in summary it sounds from all of the replies so far that this Luger is a real "mutt" because of all the different parts. If I may ask, based on the matching serial #s of the barrel extension and frame, could you at least date that portion of the pistol? I want to be able to at least give it somewhat of a year of identity.

Arizona Slim · 10-16-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cloverdale

Hello! I am new to the Forum! I recently bought a Luger P-08 4 inch at an auction! I am having troubles finding a new barrel to replace the old one, It is completely almost destroyed with no rifling left and chunks missing from within! any suggestions would be great! thanks... Elijah

hi Elijah and welcome to the forum, as mkarpov suggested if you post your request for information as to where to purchase a replacement barrel for your Luger as a New Topic I'm sure you will receive some suggestions, a good place to start would be ebay as there are always several Luger barrels offered for sale, good luck.

Lon

10-16-2013, 01:49 AM	#1
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 400 Thanks: 102 Thanked 127 Times in 75 Posts	Hello Mr. Karpov, I think accurately dating this pistol is pretty much impossible, due to the mix of parts and grinding done on it. I was going to say you have a real frankenluger, but I see you just indicated that the upper and lower serial nums match - that means at least the frame and barrel extension (what you might call the receiver) are matching, so tis' not so bad. Ed is correct, a missing serial num on the barrel is no big deal in the USA, but maybe you are not in USA? The headspace and front of the breechblock looks funny to me and chipped up. Have you shot it? If not I would only load one round for the first few a few shots just to be safe - However it may interest you to know that a Luger cannot seriously injure the shooter if it fails, even in a catastrophic failure. Can't say that about an Orgties or a Steyr-Hahn. - Geo __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers

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10-16-2013, 09:45 AM	#2
mkarpov New User Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Geo, yes I am in the U.S. so it's good to hear about the serial #s being okay. Haven't shot it yet, but the gentleman I acquired it from had shot it a lot for target practice. So, in summary it sounds from all of the replies so far that this Luger is a real "mutt" because of all the different parts. If I may ask, based on the matching serial #s of the barrel extension and frame, could you at least date that portion of the pistol? I want to be able to at least give it somewhat of a year of identity.