Proud new Luger owner

proper-backspin · 05-04-2013, 08:48 PM

Hello all a friend of mine found a Luger in their attic that had been there for 40 or 50 years after the war so the story goes. I showed some interest in the rusty old hand-me-down and they generously just gave it to me ! It was rusty and slightly pitted in several places so I began soaking it in motor oil. After a few days I was able to get it open and completely apart . I polished and cleaned each part lightly wet sanding away some of the places where the rust was pitting deeper. I had to replace the extractor, the grip screws, and I bought a magazine for it.

It is a shooter-grade 30 caliber Luger I'm guessing from the 20s from what Ihave read. I wanted to put a serial number online so that maybe one of you guys who knows more about them could tell me more about when it was made and where.

It is matching Numbers the last two numbers of this serial number on several places on it also has an N with the crown on top of it and says Germany on the barrel the number is 71xx with what looks like a cursive O On the barrel. The words "loaded"on the extractor and "safety" are written in German not English there are no other nazi proofs or markings on the pistol. It has the fancy Printed engraved Dmw on the top Thanks for all of your advice and information? I look forward to shooting this soon I will try to post some pictures.

mrerick · 05-04-2013, 10:02 PM

Hello,Matt, and welcome to the forum.

These well made pistols were produced in the mid 1920s for export from Germany.

Your pistol, late in the "O" block, was probably from about 1924.

It's better to remove red oxide by using an oil soaked steel wool or bronze wool as the abrasive. You're less likely to do damage to the rust bluing.

Marc

Edward Tinker · 05-04-2013, 10:04 PM

Welcome to the forum, any Luger is a good Luger

proper-backspin · 05-05-2013, 01:32 AM

Thanks guys all info is appreciated I hope to give a range report in the next couple weeks

rhuff · 05-05-2013, 04:03 PM

Congrats on a nice gift. The 30 Lugers(caliber) are great shooters.

Douglas Jr. · 05-06-2013, 02:28 PM

Welcome to the club!

05-04-2013, 08:48 PM	#1
proper-backspin New User Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Proud new Luger owner Hello all a friend of mine found a Luger in their attic that had been there for 40 or 50 years after the war so the story goes. I showed some interest in the rusty old hand-me-down and they generously just gave it to me ! It was rusty and slightly pitted in several places so I began soaking it in motor oil. After a few days I was able to get it open and completely apart . I polished and cleaned each part lightly wet sanding away some of the places where the rust was pitting deeper. I had to replace the extractor, the grip screws, and I bought a magazine for it. It is a shooter-grade 30 caliber Luger I'm guessing from the 20s from what Ihave read. I wanted to put a serial number online so that maybe one of you guys who knows more about them could tell me more about when it was made and where. It is matching Numbers the last two numbers of this serial number on several places on it also has an N with the crown on top of it and says Germany on the barrel the number is 71xx with what looks like a cursive O On the barrel. The words "loaded"on the extractor and "safety" are written in German not English there are no other nazi proofs or markings on the pistol. It has the fancy Printed engraved Dmw on the top Thanks for all of your advice and information? I look forward to shooting this soon I will try to post some pictures. Last edited by proper-backspin; 05-04-2013 at 08:57 PM. Reason: Misspelling

05-04-2013, 10:02 PM	#2
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Hello,Matt, and welcome to the forum. These well made pistols were produced in the mid 1920s for export from Germany. Your pistol, late in the "O" block, was probably from about 1924. It's better to remove red oxide by using an oil soaked steel wool or bronze wool as the abrasive. You're less likely to do damage to the rust bluing. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

05-04-2013, 10:04 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	Welcome to the forum, any Luger is a good Luger __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

05-05-2013, 01:32 AM	#4
proper-backspin New User Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys all info is appreciated I hope to give a range report in the next couple weeks

05-05-2013, 04:03 PM	#5
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	Congrats on a nice gift. The 30 Lugers(caliber) are great shooters.

05-06-2013, 02:28 PM	#6
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Welcome to the club!