Info please

mrerick · 02-15-2015, 08:36 AM

Your Mauser was originally made for military usage, as reflected by the E/655 inspection stamps.

At some point, it was refurbished and refinished, then prepared for export to the US market. The "Made in Germany" stamp would reflect a period after 1989 when West Germany ceased to exist and the country unified.

I know that Mauser had a program at the factory to refurbish and sell military Lugers, but these are clearly marked by the factory on the front grip strap.

Congratulations on this family heirloom. These are very well made, and have very high metallurgy.

Marc

02-15-2015, 08:36 AM	#1
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Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Your Mauser was originally made for military usage, as reflected by the E/655 inspection stamps. At some point, it was refurbished and refinished, then prepared for export to the US market. The "Made in Germany" stamp would reflect a period after 1989 when West Germany ceased to exist and the country unified. I know that Mauser had a program at the factory to refurbish and sell military Lugers, but these are clearly marked by the factory on the front grip strap. Congratulations on this family heirloom. These are very well made, and have very high metallurgy. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.