picture test early luger

Ragnar · 05-23-2019, 09:56 PM

today again removed the side plate and now see clearly the inside is stamped with the numeral 8
Actually it’s stamped twice.
I’m therefore assuming it’s original to this Luger as the serial number on the frame under the barrel is 8008. With Germany stamped beneath it.
If you look close the 8 is clearly visible.
But the style of this side plate has me stumped, it was mentioned that it could be a custom made plate but that really makes no sense to me as I’m sure there were replacement plates readily available if one were needed.
It was said by my brother that this could have been a pre production piece meaning the pistol, but just maybe the plate!
Anyone else have any thought on this strange Luger?

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05-23-2019, 09:56 PM	#10
Ragnar User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 57 Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	today again removed the side plate and now see clearly the inside is stamped with the numeral 8 Actually it’s stamped twice. I’m therefore assuming it’s original to this Luger as the serial number on the frame under the barrel is 8008. With Germany stamped beneath it. If you look close the 8 is clearly visible. But the style of this side plate has me stumped, it was mentioned that it could be a custom made plate but that really makes no sense to me as I’m sure there were replacement plates readily available if one were needed. It was said by my brother that this could have been a pre production piece meaning the pistol, but just maybe the plate! Anyone else have any thought on this strange Luger?