One of Two Hundred?

Doubs · 08-10-2002, 09:19 PM

Ron, you are not the only one who theorizes that the higher serial numbers that fall outside the accepted range may be the result of replacement pistols. Jan Still mentions that possibility in "Imperial Lugers". I believe that it is as valid as any other theory and, as an opinion, holds as much water as the opinions of those members of NAPCA who disagree. Service on the frontier for the cavalry was rough. Damaging a pistol beyond repair or continuing use must have happened on occasion. I'm sure Hans Tauscher and DWM would have been anxious to ensure swift replacement of any damaged Lugers. It makes sense... to me, anyway.

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08-10-2002, 09:19 PM	#13
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,745 Thanks: 828 Thanked 1,796 Times in 593 Posts	Ron, you are not the only one who theorizes that the higher serial numbers that fall outside the accepted range may be the result of replacement pistols. Jan Still mentions that possibility in "Imperial Lugers". I believe that it is as valid as any other theory and, as an opinion, holds as much water as the opinions of those members of NAPCA who disagree. Service on the frontier for the cavalry was rough. Damaging a pistol beyond repair or continuing use must have happened on occasion. I'm sure Hans Tauscher and DWM would have been anxious to ensure swift replacement of any damaged Lugers. It makes sense... to me, anyway.