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Neil Young · 05-22-2012, 10:44 AM

Douglas:
I may be misinterpreting the data tables in Still's Imperial Lugers, but the serial number range that I gave is shown on page 11. According to the same table, your s/n 21359 falls into the 1902 model variation (21232-24792), with 3,560 units made. If so, then this would be even more rare. The listed characteristics are 4", 9mm barrel; short frame and dished toggle with the 3-piece toggle lock.

However, after reading Dwight Gruber's earlier comments on your Luger, I yield to a much more knowledgeagle person. As you already know, his comments are as follows: "...sn 21359 was mixed in with the ...(1902) carbines in a transition range ending at sn 21592."

Once again, I have fallen into the trap of thinking any early information on these lovely pistols is straightforward.

Neil

05-22-2012, 10:44 AM	#34
Neil Young Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scottsboro, Alabama Posts: 552 Thanks: 567 Thanked 449 Times in 170 Posts	Douglas: I may be misinterpreting the data tables in Still's Imperial Lugers, but the serial number range that I gave is shown on page 11. According to the same table, your s/n 21359 falls into the 1902 model variation (21232-24792), with 3,560 units made. If so, then this would be even more rare. The listed characteristics are 4", 9mm barrel; short frame and dished toggle with the 3-piece toggle lock. However, after reading Dwight Gruber's earlier comments on your Luger, I yield to a much more knowledgeagle person. As you already know, his comments are as follows: "...sn 21359 was mixed in with the ...(1902) carbines in a transition range ending at sn 21592." Once again, I have fallen into the trap of thinking any early information on these lovely pistols is straightforward. Neil __________________ Neil The hurrier I go the behinder I get. Sometimes it takes me all day to get nothing done. Last edited by Neil Young; 05-22-2012 at 01:39 PM. Reason: Added Dwight's information