ID a unique bringback Luger

DavidJayUden · 12-04-2014, 10:25 AM

It would be interesting to determine if the woman is indeed Ludie Mae, or someone else. Are the grips each numbered to the gun?
This certainly is a wonderful heirloom.
As stated above, it is a 1908 Commercial model, no stock lug or hold-open (?). The others can date it better but I'm guessing it was made in the 1908-1913 range.
I'm not clear on the rationale behind the second set of numbers under the barrel (118.36?). Also, are the numbers on the front of the frame 42356?. Any letter beneath the numbers?
The witness mark doesn't line up perfectly.
Interesting fodder for discussion, as it's been bloody quiet around here lately.
dju

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12-04-2014, 10:25 AM	#8
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	It would be interesting to determine if the woman is indeed Ludie Mae, or someone else. Are the grips each numbered to the gun? This certainly is a wonderful heirloom. As stated above, it is a 1908 Commercial model, no stock lug or hold-open (?). The others can date it better but I'm guessing it was made in the 1908-1913 range. I'm not clear on the rationale behind the second set of numbers under the barrel (118.36?). Also, are the numbers on the front of the frame 42356?. Any letter beneath the numbers? The witness mark doesn't line up perfectly. Interesting fodder for discussion, as it's been bloody quiet around here lately. dju