What is a "G Date" mag, and what makes them special?

mrerick · 05-22-2013, 07:49 PM

1935 was an interesting year for Lugers.

The government in Germany was still trying to "sneak" the manufacture of firearms. The lines for military Mauser manufactured Lugers had just been setup in 1934 (the "K" date) and 1935 was a year when they were increasing manufacture.

There were a number of different inspectors from the government Waffenamt inspection office stationed at Mauser during this year. This creates a number of variations in acceptance stamping during 1935.

The same is true of magazine acceptance. Thus, there are a number of proper combinations.

There were fewer Lugers manufactured in 1935 than in later years. There were more variations of proof markings than in later years. Thus, finding the correct period magazine for a given "G" date Luger is more difficult, and expensive...

Marc

05-22-2013, 07:49 PM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	1935 was an interesting year for Lugers. The government in Germany was still trying to "sneak" the manufacture of firearms. The lines for military Mauser manufactured Lugers had just been setup in 1934 (the "K" date) and 1935 was a year when they were increasing manufacture. There were a number of different inspectors from the government Waffenamt inspection office stationed at Mauser during this year. This creates a number of variations in acceptance stamping during 1935. The same is true of magazine acceptance. Thus, there are a number of proper combinations. There were fewer Lugers manufactured in 1935 than in later years. There were more variations of proof markings than in later years. Thus, finding the correct period magazine for a given "G" date Luger is more difficult, and expensive... Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.