Neophyte Desires Help For Luger's "Story"

bmcgilvray · 05-06-2008, 04:54 PM

Hello all;

I just discovered this neato Luger specialty forum and have been browsing. I enjoy classic sporting and military firearms. I had to add a Luger to the menagerie some years ago but am a neophyte about Luger lore.

I acquired this garden variety rework example in 1985 from a distributor who advertised them in "Shotgun News" Seems that they were priced at $229. I've long suspected that it was out of East Germany and my browsing here today apparently confirms it.

It's dated 1920 but the top of the receiver gives the appearance that a previous marking was removed. I'm not certain of that. Perhaps an earlier date was removed? All numbers have been "corrected" to read 8791, same as the frame, the crosshatch method used to obliterate any non matching numerals. All small parts are marked "91", some being corrected and remarked 91. The frame has a small cursive lower case "g" beneath the serial number. The barrel is unmarked except for a "Crown N" on the underside. The grips are black plastic with the bullseye motif in center. The magazine features an aluminum base and is marked "2/1001" on the left side just above the base. The right side of the receiver features three eagles above (wreaths,numerals, can't tell) at its front side. I'm assuming five illegible characters located about 1/2-inch behind the three eagles is some sort of import marking. I obtained this gun before re-importation was again allowed as best I can recall.

I bought this gun to learn about Luger design, shooting, and handling characteristics. It's an accurate and elegant design to use. It's been a rewarding experience to own it. Now I'd like to make it "speak" to me and tell me as much as possible of it's unique history.

I'll attempt to post some detailed photos.

Thanks so much for your time.

Bryan

05-06-2008, 04:54 PM	#1
bmcgilvray User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Neophyte Desires Help For Luger's "Story" Hello all; I just discovered this neato Luger specialty forum and have been browsing. I enjoy classic sporting and military firearms. I had to add a Luger to the menagerie some years ago but am a neophyte about Luger lore. I acquired this garden variety rework example in 1985 from a distributor who advertised them in "Shotgun News" Seems that they were priced at $229. I've long suspected that it was out of East Germany and my browsing here today apparently confirms it. It's dated 1920 but the top of the receiver gives the appearance that a previous marking was removed. I'm not certain of that. Perhaps an earlier date was removed? All numbers have been "corrected" to read 8791, same as the frame, the crosshatch method used to obliterate any non matching numerals. All small parts are marked "91", some being corrected and remarked 91. The frame has a small cursive lower case "g" beneath the serial number. The barrel is unmarked except for a "Crown N" on the underside. The grips are black plastic with the bullseye motif in center. The magazine features an aluminum base and is marked "2/1001" on the left side just above the base. The right side of the receiver features three eagles above (wreaths,numerals, can't tell) at its front side. I'm assuming five illegible characters located about 1/2-inch behind the three eagles is some sort of import marking. I obtained this gun before re-importation was again allowed as best I can recall. I bought this gun to learn about Luger design, shooting, and handling characteristics. It's an accurate and elegant design to use. It's been a rewarding experience to own it. Now I'd like to make it "speak" to me and tell me as much as possible of it's unique history. I'll attempt to post some detailed photos. Thanks so much for your time. Bryan