long/short

Big Norm · 05-23-2001, 02:35 AM

short frames are pre-1908. Commercial 1908 navies (6 inch barrel and adjustible rear toggle sight) may be short or long frame. DWM used up factory inventory of old long frames on the commercial navy lugers. The German navy specified short frames in their military contracts. Commercial sellers did not have a choice. The navy had priority. I think that there may be a difference in the breech block too, but do not quote me on that.

05-23-2001, 02:35 AM	#4
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: long/short short frames are pre-1908. Commercial 1908 navies (6 inch barrel and adjustible rear toggle sight) may be short or long frame. DWM used up factory inventory of old long frames on the commercial navy lugers. The German navy specified short frames in their military contracts. Commercial sellers did not have a choice. The navy had priority. I think that there may be a difference in the breech block too, but do not quote me on that.