WWI Luger Identification Help

[KoltSupa]

That is very interesting about the cursive 'i' being part of the serial number. That means my FFL didn't jot it down in the paperwork correctly, ithacaartist. :-/ LOL

Thanks for the info, mrerick. I will download it now.

You are correct, kurusu, it may just be a blessing in disguise! I showed the gun to my little neices and nephews and they stated, "It's the gun from Call of Duty!" (*sigh* Young bucks...)

[Sergio Natali]

Originally Posted by kurusu

Just shoot it. That's where Lugers excell. Being a "non collectible" may be a "blessing in disguise".

Even though I prefer inter wars or WWII Mausers as shooting pieces. They are "younger" afterall.

Those who own Luger pistols and never shot them are missing a lot (providing they do know how to shoot). A brick is an excellent paperweight, and way much cheaper than a Luger.

I totally agree with kurusu, consider this as your first step into the Luger World.
The first Luger that I bought was a Mauser Russian capture transformed in cal. 9x21IMI, surely wasn't a collectable but was still in good shape to shoot at the range sometimes and to learn how to disassemble & reassemble it.

[ithacaartist]

Originally Posted by KoltSupa

That is very interesting about the cursive 'i' being part of the serial number. That means my FFL didn't jot it down in the paperwork correctly, ithacaartist. :-/ LOL

Yes, this illustrates quite well a two-edged situation. As familiar, as are most people (e.g. your progeny), with the Luger's distinctive shape, this degree of of familiarity matches the level of ignorance generally achieved about any other of the Luger's aspects, even by licensed gun dealers or smiths. Its mechanics are unique, and there are many other fine details concerning its collection or operation that are in danger of being just lost. But not if the members of Lugerforum and Jan Still's forum have anything to say about it!