"Collecting engraved Luger Pistols or caveat emptor!" by Klaus LEIBNITZ

Vlim · 11-09-2020, 11:49 AM

There are no known pre-1970s factory engraved lugers except for Krieghoff.

Mauser employed factory engravers post-war and several post WW2 Mauser Parabellum and HSc pistols received factory engravings and inlays. The Oberndorf Weapons Museum recently organized an exhibition on factory engravers and their work. Amongst them master engraver Dieter Günther, who passed away a few years ago.

Pre-WW2, I think it was easier and cheaper to just hire a skilled engraver when needed. Most companies offered engraving options at additional cost, so it was not that uncommon either. As late as 1938, Mauser for example offered engraved, nickle and silver plated pistols at extra cost, including the Mauser M1934, Mauser WTP and Mauser M1910/34.

Engraving and wood carving was a local cottage industry in Oberndorf.

11-09-2020, 11:49 AM	#6
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	There are no known pre-1970s factory engraved lugers except for Krieghoff. Mauser employed factory engravers post-war and several post WW2 Mauser Parabellum and HSc pistols received factory engravings and inlays. The Oberndorf Weapons Museum recently organized an exhibition on factory engravers and their work. Amongst them master engraver Dieter Günther, who passed away a few years ago. Pre-WW2, I think it was easier and cheaper to just hire a skilled engraver when needed. Most companies offered engraving options at additional cost, so it was not that uncommon either. As late as 1938, Mauser for example offered engraved, nickle and silver plated pistols at extra cost, including the Mauser M1934, Mauser WTP and Mauser M1910/34. Engraving and wood carving was a local cottage industry in Oberndorf.