Help with Identity

jackbkane · 09-16-2008, 08:47 PM

I would like to get some feedback on the identity of this Luger. I am sure it is not in any way original but most likely a parts rebuild. However, any light you can shed on this will be appreciated.

Edward Tinker · 09-16-2008, 08:53 PM

Jack, welcome to the forum,

If you haqve trouble posting photos, you can describe markings, etc, there is a sheet on the left that has descriptions you use.

Ed

jackbkane · 09-17-2008, 12:40 PM

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John Sabato · 09-17-2008, 05:33 PM

Jack the upper receiver, barrel and forward portion of the toggle is made by DWM in 1915. The lower grip frame, rear toggle and other parts marked "95" or "3695" are apparently made by Mauser in the WW2 timeframe before or during 1937 because the small parts are strawed "gold in color" and the Mauser "bump" on the rear of the frame.

A real nice looking shooter.

Which of these markings looks like the letters under the serial number on the frame?

MFC · 09-17-2008, 11:13 PM

The toggle knobs look to me like they may be from a stainless Luger made in the 90s... Aimco or Stoeger.
Whoever did the refinish, did a beautiful job.
Mike C.

jackbkane · 09-18-2008, 12:46 AM

The toggle knobs are black. it was the lighting that makes them look stainless

John Sabato · 09-18-2008, 10:30 AM

A closeup examination under high magnification also reveals that the knobs are indeed checkered in the traditional sense and not stamped with a 'waffle' pattern die as the stainless guns were... This is a genuine toggle, but it came from the Mauser era, not the DWM era...

jackbkane · 09-18-2008, 01:43 PM

John;

The letter that matches is the 36th letter going from the top left to right. it is the small U.

Does that tell you anything?

Thanks to all for the help you are offering.

Jack

John Sabato · 09-18-2008, 01:49 PM

Check your Private Messages using the my profile link at the top of the page.

09-16-2008, 08:47 PM	#1
jackbkane User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dublin Ca. Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help with Identity I would like to get some feedback on the identity of this Luger. I am sure it is not in any way original but most likely a parts rebuild. However, any light you can shed on this will be appreciated.

09-16-2008, 08:53 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	Jack, welcome to the forum, If you haqve trouble posting photos, you can describe markings, etc, there is a sheet on the left that has descriptions you use. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

09-17-2008, 05:33 PM	#6
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Jack the upper receiver, barrel and forward portion of the toggle is made by DWM in 1915. The lower grip frame, rear toggle and other parts marked "95" or "3695" are apparently made by Mauser in the WW2 timeframe before or during 1937 because the small parts are strawed "gold in color" and the Mauser "bump" on the rear of the frame. A real nice looking shooter. Which of these markings looks like the letters under the serial number on the frame? __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

09-17-2008, 11:13 PM	#7
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	The toggle knobs look to me like they may be from a stainless Luger made in the 90s... Aimco or Stoeger. Whoever did the refinish, did a beautiful job. Mike C. __________________ Mike C.

09-18-2008, 10:30 AM	#9
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	A closeup examination under high magnification also reveals that the knobs are indeed checkered in the traditional sense and not stamped with a 'waffle' pattern die as the stainless guns were... This is a genuine toggle, but it came from the Mauser era, not the DWM era... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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09-18-2008, 12:46 AM	#8
jackbkane User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dublin Ca. Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The toggle knobs are black. it was the lighting that makes them look stainless

09-18-2008, 01:43 PM	#10
jackbkane User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dublin Ca. Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Closest Letter John; The letter that matches is the 36th letter going from the top left to right. it is the small U. Does that tell you anything? Thanks to all for the help you are offering. Jack

09-18-2008, 01:49 PM	#11
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Check your Private Messages using the my profile link at the top of the page. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*