First Luger

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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

The serial number appears to be from the time period of the late 1920's (an r suffix)

The crown N on the left of the receiver is a commercial marking - so I would say at first that it started as a commercial, then went into the army or police (likely army). The markings on the right look like rework markings (HZA markings are a Weimar depot), but are not close enough. I do not think that is an Erfurt proof on the far right. For one reason that if cleaned up from WW1, I doubt they would leave just the proof.

It is NOT a Mauser bump on the rear (see the FAQ)

Keep in mind that many, many WW1 guns were cleaned up (most markings taken off) and resold or reworked.
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Mr. Tinker, thank you sir very much for you weighing in. It is fascinating that the pistol startout as a commercial pistol before be absorbed by the army or police. Thanks for correcting me about the pistol not having a Mauser bump.

Now that I have clearer pictures posted, do you thing the gun is original or a parts gun as stated in previous posts?

The pistol really seem to have a story...I'm glad it's starting to talk