GL Stamp how Rare is it???

[Ron Wood]

Thank you, I stand slightly corrected Albert. I only mentioned the rear toggle link, but obviously the forward toggle link having the required matching radius was replaced as well. It has two FIRING PIN springs, one clockwise and the other anti-clockwise. Didn't mention that since it can't be seen in the photographs. I think I touched on the rest of the details.

I also didn't mention that these very early pre-production Lugers have the barrel serial number running lengthwise parallel to the bore. The GL marked #26 has the barrel serial number placement in the conventional manner. It is the unconventional length of this barrel that is the special feature that might possibly justify a GL marking. But Georg giving a 1900 a two digit serial number that had already been used is a bit unsettling. It just doesn't fit.

The relieved frame isn't a solid indicator since most of the early unrelieved frames were later modified to accept the high button mag. That's why it is so hard to find an unrelieved frame Luger these days.

Isn't it neat how these threads can turn into "Early Lugers 101". Education is what it is all about. Hopefully it helps awareness.