Swiss 06/24 bern

mrerick · 10-22-2014, 09:27 AM

Hugh,

The work that W&F did on their last Luger design was focused on cost reduction and eliminating manufacturing steps. That is the likely explanation for the change in the profile of the trigger plate.

Since your Luger was made at the time of transition to the later design, it's possible that parts were mixed but I think it's less likely, especially since you found yours with a mismatch.

My side plate does contain the last two digits of the serial number.

Swiss Lugers were regularly maintained and repaired by the Swiss. I don't know if they would mix parts from the different designs in the repair process, or would only replace a trigger plate from new old stock.

Marc

10-22-2014, 09:27 AM	#6
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Hugh, The work that W&F did on their last Luger design was focused on cost reduction and eliminating manufacturing steps. That is the likely explanation for the change in the profile of the trigger plate. Since your Luger was made at the time of transition to the later design, it's possible that parts were mixed but I think it's less likely, especially since you found yours with a mismatch. My side plate does contain the last two digits of the serial number. Swiss Lugers were regularly maintained and repaired by the Swiss. I don't know if they would mix parts from the different designs in the repair process, or would only replace a trigger plate from new old stock. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.