What Makes This One "Rare"...?

Doubs · 10-28-2003, 01:53 PM

Quote: "Does anyone else see blue over pitting on the RH frame ear?"

Looking at the picture, I see light reflections from the manufacturing milling marks that may be mistaken for pitting. Pre-war and early war Lugers usually had that area polished very nicely but later production dispensed with unnecessary finishing steps.

Quote: "So, 'Weimar' can mean Imperial pistols proofed for Weimar use as well as newly made guns?"

Yes, the Weimar Republic made use of existing Imperial Lugers as well as newly made Lugers. The years following the war were interesting one and almost any configuration of Luger from that time is possible. The reason the serial number doesn't appear on the left side of the receiver is because it's a commercial pistol. Only military issue Lugers had the serial numbers there..... and there are exceptions to that rule!

I strongly urge you to invest in some reference books. Next to actually owning the pistols, there is nothing more satisfying than reading about them. You'll also appreciate your own guns more as you learn about them. Your Imperial/Weimar Luger is a good beginning.

10-28-2003, 01:53 PM	#9
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,743 Thanks: 828 Thanked 1,793 Times in 591 Posts	Quote: "Does anyone else see blue over pitting on the RH frame ear?" Looking at the picture, I see light reflections from the manufacturing milling marks that may be mistaken for pitting. Pre-war and early war Lugers usually had that area polished very nicely but later production dispensed with unnecessary finishing steps. Quote: "So, 'Weimar' can mean Imperial pistols proofed for Weimar use as well as newly made guns?" Yes, the Weimar Republic made use of existing Imperial Lugers as well as newly made Lugers. The years following the war were interesting one and almost any configuration of Luger from that time is possible. The reason the serial number doesn't appear on the left side of the receiver is because it's a commercial pistol. Only military issue Lugers had the serial numbers there..... and there are exceptions to that rule! I strongly urge you to invest in some reference books. Next to actually owning the pistols, there is nothing more satisfying than reading about them. You'll also appreciate your own guns more as you learn about them. Your Imperial/Weimar Luger is a good beginning.