ID'ing a Luger...What do I have? - Page 2

Edward Tinker · 03-25-2014, 11:48 AM

Is it a requirement that EVERY gun must be registered in California John?

and at least via ATF, guns passed along via inheritance is covered and legal. If you obtain it like that, you would not need to go and 'register' it in most states, California, I do not know...

wlyon · 03-25-2014, 08:48 PM

Having recently sold a luger to a person from California I can vouch that the ATF rules do not apply. California has there own and they are fairly complicated. You can only ship to a FFL01. Even with a C&R on both ends. From my understanding all firearms must be registered. I am to the point of just not dealing with Cal. It just is not worth the hassle. Bill

Mister Sunshine · 05-08-2019, 04:45 PM

Ed, that Luger you have is in my opinion in great condition considering it's age. In Southern California it would sell for $1500 - $1800. 9mm would of course bring more money. After all, how many are there to choose from? Good grief, I was in a gun shop last week and felt dizzy after reading the prices on new pistols. Over $750 before taxes for a Ruger single six 22. I can see why they are producing a model made out of silly putty priced at $200. Used S&W Chiefs in 38 in well worn condition priced at over $800. Is our money becoming becoming what it was in the Wiemar Republic?

DavidJayUden · 05-07-2019, 12:42 AM

Crown-over-N generally indicates that it was manufactured for the commercial sales market, not under a military contract.
dju

mrerick · 05-07-2019, 03:34 PM

Wow! A 5 year old thread rises again...

You'll probably find our FAQ PDF document interesting. Just follow the link at the top of every forum page to download it.

Ed Blown Vert · 05-07-2019, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

Crown-over-N generally indicates that it was manufactured for the commercial sales market, not under a military contract.
dju

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

The Crown/N means it has been proved for Nitro powder , the C/N was succeeded by the Eagle/N in 1939/40.

The C/N is a civilian proof marking, military arms were marked
with an Eagle- DWM and Erfurt eagles(WWI) were slightly different, as were the later Weimar, and third Reich eagles.

Thank you for the info as always.

HerrKaiser · 05-08-2019, 06:12 PM

Mister Sunshine,

No the money isn’t going Weimar on us, it’s California laws artificially inflating prices for you.

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wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,673 Thanks: 3,244 Thanked 2,661 Times in 988 Posts	Having recently sold a luger to a person from California I can vouch that the ATF rules do not apply. California has there own and they are fairly complicated. You can only ship to a FFL01. Even with a C&R on both ends. From my understanding all firearms must be registered. I am to the point of just not dealing with Cal. It just is not worth the hassle. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

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Mister Sunshine User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cherry Valley, Ca. Posts: 94 Thanks: 0 Thanked 29 Times in 20 Posts	Ed, that Luger you have is in my opinion in great condition considering it's age. In Southern California it would sell for $1500 - $1800. 9mm would of course bring more money. After all, how many are there to choose from? Good grief, I was in a gun shop last week and felt dizzy after reading the prices on new pistols. Over $750 before taxes for a Ruger single six 22. I can see why they are producing a model made out of silly putty priced at $200. Used S&W Chiefs in 38 in well worn condition priced at over $800. Is our money becoming becoming what it was in the Wiemar Republic?

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DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Crown-over-N generally indicates that it was manufactured for the commercial sales market, not under a military contract. dju