First Luger. Help!

Heinz · 07-18-2020, 08:41 PM

Hugh, I was also troubled by the closed four and double stamping on the take down lever. And I do not understand the 48 on the frame by the lug. It also has a closed 4. Could be a rack number.

I like the photos. Shows a dealer who is not trying to hide anything.

As to the non-matching magazines, I believe Fred Datig said finding a matching magazine was suspicious in about 1955. So many are now forced matched or faked I think unmatching magazines are almost a badge honor. But I might do a long hunt for that 45 takedown lever with an open 4.

The finish is great and looks original to me

07-18-2020, 08:41 PM	#11
Heinz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 377 Thanked 411 Times in 180 Posts	Hugh, I was also troubled by the closed four and double stamping on the take down lever. And I do not understand the 48 on the frame by the lug. It also has a closed 4. Could be a rack number. I like the photos. Shows a dealer who is not trying to hide anything. As to the non-matching magazines, I believe Fred Datig said finding a matching magazine was suspicious in about 1955. So many are now forced matched or faked I think unmatching magazines are almost a badge honor. But I might do a long hunt for that 45 takedown lever with an open 4. The finish is great and looks original to me Last edited by Heinz; 07-19-2020 at 09:47 AM.