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

hayhugh · 10-22-2014, 09:36 AM

Are the last two digits of the serial number on your gun on the bottom edge of the side plate or elsewhere? Thank you, Hugh

10-22-2014, 09:27 AM	#1
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 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.

10-22-2014, 09:36 AM	#2
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 898 Thanks: 877 Thanked 514 Times in 276 Posts	Are the last two digits of the serial number on your gun on the bottom edge of the side plate or elsewhere? Thank you, Hugh