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06-27-2022, 01:23 PM | #1 |
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Mauser Commercial Yea/Nay
I know this is a testy topic but…… looking for thoughts on this non dated Mauser. One side is quite good and the other side could use help. What say the group.
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06-27-2022, 07:10 PM | #3 |
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I'd say if it was a holster, it would've done at least some of the "good" side. I'd wager it was left on the floor under a bed on the carpet. I've seen similar before.
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06-27-2022, 07:22 PM | #4 |
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Looking at examples in Gortz & Sturgess, it does appear that you have a commercial Mauser Luger. The crown/crown/U stamp as displayed on yours began about serial number 1500v. The C/C/U on the breechblock was first horizontal and later angled. The barrel C/C/U was first applied over or under the serial number but later moved to the front of the front sight block.
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pauly, you ask for comments so here's a comment:
I don't know why any knowledgeable person would pay any amount for a Luger in this condition. There are better things to spend money on. It is maybe a $350.00 candidate for a restoration, if one is of that ilk. Otherwise, I see it as a waste of money. As a shooter? I'd be ashamed to be seen on a range with something like this. It might have a few parts usable for a "shooter", otherwise, using the grips, for example, to improve those on a collectable is boosting the gun. Most collectors are against boosting collectables. (Although many do.) If one fancies oneself a collector, I'd say stay away from stuff like this. Every dollar spent on less desirables is a dollar less to spend on something worthwhile. If this was a Cartridge Counter maybe it would be something to talk about, but it's not. Jack |
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06-27-2022, 09:32 PM | #6 |
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Yakman,
Appreciate the honest opinion. I got into this game late and do not consider myself a true collector like many here. I’m OK bringing this to the range, it still gets looks and is fun to shoot. Everyone starts some where. |
06-27-2022, 09:41 PM | #7 |
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Per your request. |
06-28-2022, 02:18 AM | #8 |
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Pauly, the C/C/U markings on your Mauser Luger are precisely as described by Gortz & Sturgess as beginning at approximately serial number 1500v. That is, without doubt, a Mauser commercial Luger. The Luger marked exactly as yours and pictured in G&S is serial number 1574v, only 14 numbers higher than yours.
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