Swiss cheese Luger

DonVoigt · 03-17-2020, 09:58 AM

It is truly a mixmaster.

A grip safety with a lug almost has to be an ex-Navy pistol; commercial grip safety pistols had no lug at all- they were "slick backs". There appears to be evidence of previous safety markings that have been altered, which could indicate a modified first type Navy frame.

The 1915 dated receiver is military and would have been in 9mm when made.

When or who put it together is not likely to every be known with any certainty; I'd discount completely the Swiss story; though anything is possible.

JMHO.

03-17-2020, 09:58 AM	#4
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,356 Times in 2,041 Posts	It is truly a mixmaster. A grip safety with a lug almost has to be an ex-Navy pistol; commercial grip safety pistols had no lug at all- they were "slick backs". There appears to be evidence of previous safety markings that have been altered, which could indicate a modified first type Navy frame. The 1915 dated receiver is military and would have been in 9mm when made. When or who put it together is not likely to every be known with any certainty; I'd discount completely the Swiss story; though anything is possible. JMHO. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie