Help with Luger from Finland

mrerick · 06-08-2014, 08:31 PM

Hi Anders,

After seeing the barrel markings, I agree with you. The suffix is "q" making the serial "1379q". It looks like the lower tail of the "q" on the die didn't get completely stamped into the frame. The C/N nitro proof confirms that it is a commercial pistol, informs us that it's likely a DWM Alphabet Commercial and pushes the date back. Probably 1926-1927. The halos visible around the serial number on the barrel confirm it's original finish.

Is it possible that your bought this as he left Germany? That could also help account for it's excellent condition...

Marc

06-08-2014, 08:31 PM	#4
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,139 Times in 1,520 Posts	Hi Anders, After seeing the barrel markings, I agree with you. The suffix is "q" making the serial "1379q". It looks like the lower tail of the "q" on the die didn't get completely stamped into the frame. The C/N nitro proof confirms that it is a commercial pistol, informs us that it's likely a DWM Alphabet Commercial and pushes the date back. Probably 1926-1927. The halos visible around the serial number on the barrel confirm it's original finish. Is it possible that your bought this as he left Germany? That could also help account for it's excellent condition... Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.