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05-22-2012, 05:09 PM | #1 |
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Unknown mrkings
Does any one reconize these markings on my Luger grips. I have attached a picture.
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05-22-2012, 06:07 PM | #2 |
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Knowing what kind of Luger they are on would be a help.
Commercial? Military? Imperial? Is it dated? What kind of proof marks does it have? Which caliber ? Ron
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No date or proof marks.
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It could be a private purchase Werkschutz ( Private Factory Security) Luger. The medallion and plate appear to have been added long ago. Is it in .30 Luger caliber?
If you can determine what the letters stand for, it would pretty well identify whether it is or not. I have a strong feeling that it is, from the small plate below the medallion. It looks like a property or inventory code and number. Ron
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Would you read that logo as "T, G, A"?
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Jga
I suspect the marking is JGA for J. G. Anschutz of Zella-Mehlis, Thuringen. It has the look of a 1930`s marking found on some guns from that firm. Years ago, I had a cute little single shot .22 with that same style JGA mark on the receiver ring.
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I thought I had seen it before. I recall seeing an Anschutz .22 made pre-war that had something very similar on the top of the chamber. I think you're right.
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05-23-2012, 12:56 AM | #8 |
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Found it...On the chamber of a WWII training rifle.
Bryan, The Luger is in my opinion, an Anschutz Factory Security Guard's pistol. Ron
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That is one cool gun, and I for one would like to see a bunch more photos. It may be in a class with Ron Smith's fabulous Fiesler security guard Luger.
Nice sleuthing Ron. Glad your storehouse of knowledge can still dredge up these details! A tip of the hat to Matthew also for identifying it as an Anschutz marking. Good job guys!
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