Need help identifying 1939 Luger

Portland Luger · 12-30-2013, 07:37 PM

Recently picked up a Luger that has 1939 stamped on it, but I don't know who manufactured it or what model / year it is. Any help would be appreciated. See attached pics. Let me know if you need more info / pictures.
Thanks,
Portland Luger

mrerick · 12-30-2013, 08:17 PM

Hi, your Luger was made by Mauser in Oberndorf, Germany in 1939. "42" is a government military concealment code for the Mauser factory.

The E/655 stamp identifies the government inspector that passed this Luger at Oberndorf after inspection and test firing.

the number "52" should be stamped inside the trigger plate.

12-30-2013, 07:37 PM	#1
Portland Luger User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 11 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Need help identifying 1939 Luger Recently picked up a Luger that has 1939 stamped on it, but I don't know who manufactured it or what model / year it is. Any help would be appreciated. See attached pics. Let me know if you need more info / pictures. Thanks, Portland Luger Attached Thumbnails

12-30-2013, 08:17 PM	#2
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,907 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,108 Times in 1,509 Posts	Hi, your Luger was made by Mauser in Oberndorf, Germany in 1939. "42" is a government military concealment code for the Mauser factory. The E/655 stamp identifies the government inspector that passed this Luger at Oberndorf after inspection and test firing. the number "52" should be stamped inside the trigger plate. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.