An interesting KU Luger - Page 2

Hugh · 07-20-2002, 03:09 PM

Here are pictures of a KU Luger I recently purchased. Even though it is an import stamped East German rework, I feel that it is well worth the $500 purchase price. All numbers match and appear to be the original parts, except for the sear bar and firing pin, which have been have been electro penciled in. The magazine is an extruded 2/1001 type with a 1 and 1834 stamped on the bottom.

What makes this gun especially interesting is that it is a 1938 byf. According to Still and Gibson, all KU's are 41 byf, 41-42 or 41 S/42 dated except for three known exceptions. These are: 1939-byf KU4246, 1940-42 KU2303, and a rumored 42-byf.

The serial number of this gun, 1834KU, falls in the range of 41-byf guns listed in Gibsons book; in fact he lists one with an 1830 serial number.

This gun has all the proper acceptance marks in the proper places; the LA proof and Mauser acceptance mark on the bbl and the LA on the right receiver and left breechblock. I do not know the purpose of the little group of punch marks below the TD lever, anyone have any ideas?

Comments as to the authenticity of this gun are expected!

07-20-2002, 03:09 PM	#1
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	An interesting KU Luger Here are pictures of a KU Luger I recently purchased. Even though it is an import stamped East German rework, I feel that it is well worth the $500 purchase price. All numbers match and appear to be the original parts, except for the sear bar and firing pin, which have been have been electro penciled in. The magazine is an extruded 2/1001 type with a 1 and 1834 stamped on the bottom. What makes this gun especially interesting is that it is a 1938 byf. According to Still and Gibson, all KU's are 41 byf, 41-42 or 41 S/42 dated except for three known exceptions. These are: 1939-byf KU4246, 1940-42 KU2303, and a rumored 42-byf. The serial number of this gun, 1834KU, falls in the range of 41-byf guns listed in Gibsons book; in fact he lists one with an 1830 serial number. This gun has all the proper acceptance marks in the proper places; the LA proof and Mauser acceptance mark on the bbl and the LA on the right receiver and left breechblock. I do not know the purpose of the little group of punch marks below the TD lever, anyone have any ideas? Comments as to the authenticity of this gun are expected! __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*