Luger of Unknown Origin

[Doubs]

Originally Posted by Hotajax

The young gent said it best - a parts gun.

Thank you, Sir. I appreciate being called a "young gent" even though the picture was taken in 1967.

[Hotajax]

Originally Posted by Doubs

Thank you, Sir. I appreciate being called a "young gent" even though the picture was taken in 1967.

Doubs, you should be proud. You looked young enough to be challenged over your age if you try to get in to the on-base club. I appreciate your honesty in calling it a "parts" gun. I'm guessing that on a Luger, the frame, toggle, and barrel should all have matching numbers. Is this correct? Thanks in advance.

[Doubs]

Originally Posted by Hotajax

Doubs, you should be proud. You looked young enough to be challenged over your age if you try to get in to the on-base club. I appreciate your honesty in calling it a "parts" gun. I'm guessing that on a Luger, the frame, toggle, and barrel should all have matching numbers. Is this correct? Thanks in advance.

I was 24 when that was taken and married not long after. Still married to the same woman after nearly 54 years.

As the Luger left the factory, it would have had all matching numbers. At some point in time, yours was repaired or put together using parts from different guns. The goal was a working Luger and regardless of different numbered parts, if it works correctly it's a useful tool for the owner. Collectors will consider yours a "shooter" and place a lower value on it than one with all matching numbers. But, it's still a Luger.