Star of David stamp on luger?

jonnyc · 11-20-2012, 06:29 PM

Well, it is a fact that Lugers came into Israel both pre- and post-statehood, on commercial contracts and as clandestine military surplus. In addition, the star marking that Thor posted looks very much like an IDF property marking, but it does not have a Hebrew letter in the center as most IDF property marks I've seen do have.
Sorry I have nothing definitive to contribute, but this does add a bit to the story. I had an Arty. Luger in my cupboard when I lived in Israel, but I never had the thought to check its markings, or take any picks. I did make a nice wire stock for it, however.

11-20-2012, 06:29 PM	#18
jonnyc User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 425 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 34 Posts	Well, it is a fact that Lugers came into Israel both pre- and post-statehood, on commercial contracts and as clandestine military surplus. In addition, the star marking that Thor posted looks very much like an IDF property marking, but it does not have a Hebrew letter in the center as most IDF property marks I've seen do have. Sorry I have nothing definitive to contribute, but this does add a bit to the story. I had an Arty. Luger in my cupboard when I lived in Israel, but I never had the thought to check its markings, or take any picks. I did make a nice wire stock for it, however.