Poss 1920 commercial?

JayTXGunner · 07-16-2011, 03:46 PM

Howdy,

I believe I picked up a 1920s commercial, but having trouble finding information on it.

Serial number is "1XX n".

Only 3 proofmarks, the usual "crown over N". One is marked on the receiver in front of the side plate, halfway to the barrel. It is verticle. Another one is marked on the toggle, but it is the "lazy" crown over N. The last is marked on the barrel.

All the small parts have the same last 2 digits as the SN. The full SN is marked underneath the barrel and the frame.

Other than the DWM marked on the toggle, there are no other markings on it.

Thanks,
-Jay

lugerholsterrepair · 07-16-2011, 06:29 PM

Jay, What other information are you wanting?
There are several other markers on some Lugers to find further information like grip strap markings and dates..even carvings on grips but without any of these
..It is a 1920's alphabet commercial likely in .30 Luger.
That's just about all there is..

FNorm · 07-16-2011, 06:38 PM

'N' block would have been made the last half of 1924 to first half of 1925.

FN

JayTXGunner · 07-16-2011, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lugerholsterrepair

Jay, What other information are you wanting?
There are several other markers on some Lugers to find further information like grip strap markings and dates..even carvings on grips but without any of these
..It is a 1920's alphabet commercial likely in .30 Luger.
That's just about all there is..

Possible year of manufacture.

Mine doesn't have any grip strap markings or dates. Everything I put in my post is what is stamped on the gun.

07-16-2011, 03:46 PM	#1
JayTXGunner New User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Poss 1920 commercial? Howdy, I believe I picked up a 1920s commercial, but having trouble finding information on it. Serial number is "1XX n". Only 3 proofmarks, the usual "crown over N". One is marked on the receiver in front of the side plate, halfway to the barrel. It is verticle. Another one is marked on the toggle, but it is the "lazy" crown over N. The last is marked on the barrel. All the small parts have the same last 2 digits as the SN. The full SN is marked underneath the barrel and the frame. Other than the DWM marked on the toggle, there are no other markings on it. Thanks, -Jay

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FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	'N' block would have been made the last half of 1924 to first half of 1925. FN