Strange sideplate

Stu · 05-14-2005, 06:52 PM

Could anyone tell me the origins of the sideplate on this gun ?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...?Item=32135894

Thanks, Stu

Ron Wood · 05-14-2005, 07:58 PM

1929 Swiss

Pete Ebbink · 05-16-2005, 11:20 AM

Ron,

I think this side plate might be from a M1906/24 Bern luger...the variety that came around serial # 27xxx...with the "island" of the side plate running to the top of the side plate.

It has more metal visible above the take-down lever. I think the M1929 side plate has less metal that would not be visible behind the take-down lever.

See attached photo :

Photo from Gun Broker :

Ron Wood · 05-17-2005, 01:34 AM

I believe you are absolutely correct Pete. I guess I jumped on the 1929 Swiss answer because there were so many more '29s produced than the 06/24 3rd Series, so a sideplate would be easier to come by. Also the "island" on the side plate of a 06/24 3rd is slightly narrower than a '29, and it appears that in addition to the wider extension the sideplate in question also is of the narrow island type. Good eye lad.

Stu · 05-17-2005, 07:06 PM

Thanks to all for filling me in. Swiss models are way beyond my limited understanding !

Stu

05-14-2005, 06:52 PM	#1
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Strange sideplate Could anyone tell me the origins of the sideplate on this gun ? http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...?Item=32135894 Thanks, Stu

05-14-2005, 07:58 PM	#2
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	1929 Swiss __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

05-17-2005, 01:34 AM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	I believe you are absolutely correct Pete. I guess I jumped on the 1929 Swiss answer because there were so many more '29s produced than the 06/24 3rd Series, so a sideplate would be easier to come by. Also the "island" on the side plate of a 06/24 3rd is slightly narrower than a '29, and it appears that in addition to the wider extension the sideplate in question also is of the narrow island type. Good eye lad. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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05-16-2005, 11:20 AM	#3
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Ron, I think this side plate might be from a M1906/24 Bern luger...the variety that came around serial # 27xxx...with the "island" of the side plate running to the top of the side plate. It has more metal visible above the take-down lever. I think the M1929 side plate has less metal that would not be visible behind the take-down lever. See attached photo : Photo from Gun Broker :

05-17-2005, 07:06 PM	#5
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Thanks to all for filling me in. Swiss models are way beyond my limited understanding ! Stu