Luger ID; 1466 (1918 top engraging)

mrerick · 11-24-2016, 05:29 PM

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You have two collectible Lugers. They look to be in very good condition. In your earlier post were you referring to "1918" rather than "1819"? I don't see anything wrong with the date stamp above the chamber from your pictures, but better sharp pictures with more detail might help with judging that better. Rather than being engraved, it might have been struck with a sharp new die. It might also have been touched up by an engraver at some point.

The "RC" revisions commission (rework) mark is rather unusual on DWM made Lugers. This is generally seen on Erfurt manufactured Lugers.

The "c" is part of the gun's serial number, and a suffix letter.

11-24-2016, 05:29 PM	#20
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	We have a rather useful FAQ available. Just download the PDF you'll find at the FAQ reference page. You have two collectible Lugers. They look to be in very good condition. In your earlier post were you referring to "1918" rather than "1819"? I don't see anything wrong with the date stamp above the chamber from your pictures, but better sharp pictures with more detail might help with judging that better. Rather than being engraved, it might have been struck with a sharp new die. It might also have been touched up by an engraver at some point. The "RC" revisions commission (rework) mark is rather unusual on DWM made Lugers. This is generally seen on Erfurt manufactured Lugers. The "c" is part of the gun's serial number, and a suffix letter. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.