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MikeP · 08-10-2011, 02:07 PM

A purely technical comment, but some could folks find legal issues with the frame being renumbered.
Just sayin'

John Sabato · 08-10-2011, 03:44 PM

Please show a clear photo of the marking on the bottom of the barrel. This is the import mark. Many imported guns were renumbered before importation by the seller (Perhaps east germany) in an attempt to get a better price by forced number matching... Show us the mark and we may be able to shed some light on the gun's import date.

richie301 · 08-10-2011, 05:23 PM

See if this will do.

mrerick · 08-10-2011, 08:15 PM

So, the importer is Century Arms, Inc... Perhaps from the batch a few years ago?

Is it a VoPo RC with the s/n renumbering done there?

The magazine looks late, not period. Was there someone in Mexico making them a few years ago?

If this shoots well (and you should verify this before acquisition) it should satisfy your need for a shooter Luger.

Marc

richie301 · 08-10-2011, 10:42 PM

Thanks mark, I did a dogpile search on "VoPo Rc"
and there is a ton of info on the whole Russian capture/ East German maintained supply of Lugers,
P-38's and K-98's that came to the USA during the 90's. Also, info on their altered serial number matching plan to enhance sale prices. As you pointed out, some of articles say they shoot very well because they were maintained by the East German armorers.

Rich

08-10-2011, 03:44 PM	#22
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Please show a clear photo of the marking on the bottom of the barrel. This is the import mark. Many imported guns were renumbered before importation by the seller (Perhaps east germany) in an attempt to get a better price by forced number matching... Show us the mark and we may be able to shed some light on the gun's import date. __________________ 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..."*

08-10-2011, 05:23 PM	#23
richie301 User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Barrel photo See if this will do. Attached Thumbnails

08-10-2011, 08:15 PM	#24
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	So, the importer is Century Arms, Inc... Perhaps from the batch a few years ago? Is it a VoPo RC with the s/n renumbering done there? The magazine looks late, not period. Was there someone in Mexico making them a few years ago? If this shoots well (and you should verify this before acquisition) it should satisfy your need for a shooter Luger. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

08-10-2011, 10:42 PM	#25
richie301 User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Possible VoPo Rc Thanks mark, I did a dogpile search on "VoPo Rc" and there is a ton of info on the whole Russian capture/ East German maintained supply of Lugers, P-38's and K-98's that came to the USA during the 90's. Also, info on their altered serial number matching plan to enhance sale prices. As you pointed out, some of articles say they shoot very well because they were maintained by the East German armorers. Rich

08-10-2011, 02:07 PM	#21
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	A purely technical comment, but some could folks find legal issues with the frame being renumbered. Just sayin'