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08-30-2007, 03:02 PM | #1 |
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First Luger
I recently inherited a Luger that was taken by my late uncle at the Battle of the Bulge. The top markings include "1915" and "DMW". How can I determine if it is chambered for 9mm or 7.65?
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08-30-2007, 03:27 PM | #2 |
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Hi CJ, First welcome to the Luger Forum!! If your Luger has a chamber date of 1915, the chances are pretty good your pistol is a 9mm Luger (Parabellum).
If you can find a 7.65 (.30) Luger round, try to insert it into the business end of the barrel. If it goes all the way in, your Luger is a 9mm, if it doesn't, then you have a 7.65 (.30 Luger). Let us know what you find out! |
08-30-2007, 06:42 PM | #3 |
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Pictures, Pictures Please, Please Rick B
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08-30-2007, 09:15 PM | #4 |
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CJ Take a regular lead pencil with an eraser. Insert eraser end into barrel, if it goes in easily a 9mm if not a 30. Bill
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