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Think so. What does that number mean?
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Bredan, i now understand.
Unfortunately, one is A 4175t - the parent somewhere on Russian front and the other appears to be aftermarket with a black plastic bottom. Cant have it all a suppose. The weapon appears i great shape. Thanks Glenn |
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The other fxo mag is a genuine black bottomed extruded mag issued around 1941 - it's valuable & well suited to your luger in the absence of the numbered version. Top condition too - well done. Last edited by ChannelIsles; 08-11-2014 at 03:26 PM. Reason: black added |
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I also initially thought that these mag bodies were "extruded"--the result of their material's being pushed through a die to create a continuous tube with proper cross-section. I think it was John Sabato who corrected this info for us. His description of a forged general form--created by pushing/hammering on tubing stock (can be done either hot or cold)-- which was then machined to achieve the properly relieved areas on the exterior, is probably more accurate description of how they were manufactured. (Extruded aluminum requires way less mechanical energy invested in the process.)
So, now, I kind of wince every time I see "extruded" used to describe these fxo mags--kind of like when seeing "clip" when "magazine" is the real term intended!
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Hi, Your luger appears to be in original finish, and in excellent condition.
Both magazines are also original to the period and in excellent appearing condition. All would be considered collectible if the numbered parts of the Luger are all matching. The plastic based FXO milled magazine would also be considered matching to the gun, which is why they often sell at a premium over the numbered aluminum based magazines. Congratulations!!!
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All in All...a VERY nice gun! Congrats on your acquisition.
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Congratulations it looks in real mint conditions, enviable indeed!
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Very Nice Luger! I bought my first luger (BYF 42) about a 4 weeks ago....enjoy it.
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I am remiss. I forgot to say earlier that you have acquired one sweet pistol! Cheers!
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