Newbie questions about commercial markings.

Edward Tinker · 04-23-2005, 01:30 PM

true

This is the trick isn't it...

Lugers that are military numbered are easier to spot as non-matching, yet many gov'ts only numbered major parts, the 1911A1 is a good example, most parts were not numbered.

Add into the equation that lugers were made for 60+ years, by 4 or 5 manufacturers and you have to look at how each number looks to another number, plus any proofs from other manufacturers.

Not an easy hobby.

ed

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04-23-2005, 01:30 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,607 Times in 2,123 Posts	true This is the trick isn't it... Lugers that are military numbered are easier to spot as non-matching, yet many gov'ts only numbered major parts, the 1911A1 is a good example, most parts were not numbered. Add into the equation that lugers were made for 60+ years, by 4 or 5 manufacturers and you have to look at how each number looks to another number, plus any proofs from other manufacturers. Not an easy hobby. ed