Help?

eer_no_evil · 05-14-2010, 09:01 PM

Hey Guys,

New to the board and just purchased my first luger. I have been wanting one for quite some time.

I have been searching the net to find the Star markings/inlay and cant seem to find any info. I was hoping you guys could help shed some light on my new purchase.

Thanks!

alvin · 05-14-2010, 09:09 PM

Five-point star.... a sheriff's personal weapon?

Edward Tinker · 05-14-2010, 09:20 PM

I can;t see them close enough; NOT a gov't marking, but looks cool

Ed

FNorm · 05-14-2010, 09:26 PM

Can't find it right now, but didn't the Indonesians use a star mark on captured Dutch weapons?

FN

eer_no_evil · 05-14-2010, 09:33 PM

Thanks for the responses guys! I haven't been able to find a single marking that resembles it; so that means two things; its really good, or its nothing special.

I love history and I just couldn't pass up a gun with so much historical significance. It defiantly wont be my last Luger that's for sure.

Just wish I could narrow down the guns history.

lugerholsterrepair · 05-14-2010, 09:40 PM

Russia, Japan... the USA... all used a five pointed star. Probably some other military's as well. It's anyone's guess as to what this meant to the fellow who put it there.

Jerry Burney

eer_no_evil · 12-11-2010, 12:29 PM

bump...

Hey guys, still searching for some info on this gun, its not a 9mm but rather a 30 luger. Any help or information on the origin of the star on the front would make my day!

eer_no_evil · 12-11-2010, 12:29 PM

bump...

Hey guys, still searching for some info on this gun, its not a 9mm but rather a 30 luger. Any help or information on the origin of the star on the front would make my day!

DavidJayUden · 12-11-2010, 12:35 PM

How about some close-ups of the star, as well as other markings. And the full serial number and suffix. That might give us something to talk about. Don't suppose you can see any trace of date in/under the star?
dju

DavidJayUden · 12-11-2010, 12:36 PM

Also, am I seeing the DWM logo in white or is it also in gold?

123 · 12-17-2010, 07:29 PM

If you were to look under the "Technical Information" section on this forum at the "Logo4" ID sheet, there is an image of the star stamped over the chamber of a DWM. I think it says "South American Contract".

05-14-2010, 09:01 PM	#1
eer_no_evil New User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help? Hey Guys, New to the board and just purchased my first luger. I have been wanting one for quite some time. I have been searching the net to find the Star markings/inlay and cant seem to find any info. I was hoping you guys could help shed some light on my new purchase. Thanks! Attached Images

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lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,931 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Russia, Japan... the USA... all used a five pointed star. Probably some other military's as well. It's anyone's guess as to what this meant to the fellow who put it there. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

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05-14-2010, 09:09 PM	#2
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Five-point star.... a sheriff's personal weapon?

05-14-2010, 09:20 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	I can;t see them close enough; NOT a gov't marking, but looks cool Ed

05-14-2010, 09:26 PM	#4
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Can't find it right now, but didn't the Indonesians use a star mark on captured Dutch weapons? FN

05-14-2010, 09:33 PM	#5
eer_no_evil New User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the responses guys! I haven't been able to find a single marking that resembles it; so that means two things; its really good, or its nothing special. I love history and I just couldn't pass up a gun with so much historical significance. It defiantly wont be my last Luger that's for sure. Just wish I could narrow down the guns history.

12-11-2010, 12:29 PM	#7
eer_no_evil New User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	bump... Hey guys, still searching for some info on this gun, its not a 9mm but rather a 30 luger. Any help or information on the origin of the star on the front would make my day!

12-11-2010, 12:35 PM	#9
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	How about some close-ups of the star, as well as other markings. And the full serial number and suffix. That might give us something to talk about. Don't suppose you can see any trace of date in/under the star? dju

12-11-2010, 12:36 PM	#10
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Also, am I seeing the DWM logo in white or is it also in gold?

12-17-2010, 07:29 PM	#11
123 User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If you were to look under the "Technical Information" section on this forum at the "Logo4" ID sheet, there is an image of the star stamped over the chamber of a DWM. I think it says "South American Contract".