Side plate serial number

Mike B · 05-15-2008, 12:41 AM

OK, inquiring minds or mind wants to know. I have a total mixed numbered shooter with the side plate numbered on the underside of the tang. I have never seen one stamped in this fashion. Can anyone shed any light on what variation of Luger this side plate might have come off of?

Mike

Lugerdoc · 05-15-2008, 10:10 AM

Mike, I have seen a number in this location on Erfurt (imperial proofed) side plates, but they usually also have the standard placement serials on the outside. TH

Mike B · 05-15-2008, 06:38 PM

Tom,
For what it is worth, the frame serial is also number "11" no suffix. The trigger and safety are also stamped "11". I apologize for the picture quality. My "good" camera battery was dead, so I used a subsitute.

Mike

Lugerdoc · 05-16-2008, 09:21 AM

Mike, Judging from the uneven serial number placement on the frame, I would guess that this luger has been reworked and renumbered at some point in its life. TH

05-15-2008, 12:41 AM	#1
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	Side plate serial number OK, inquiring minds or mind wants to know. I have a total mixed numbered shooter with the side plate numbered on the underside of the tang. I have never seen one stamped in this fashion. Can anyone shed any light on what variation of Luger this side plate might have come off of? Mike

05-15-2008, 10:10 AM	#2
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Mike, I have seen a number in this location on Erfurt (imperial proofed) side plates, but they usually also have the standard placement serials on the outside. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

05-16-2008, 09:21 AM	#4
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Mike, Judging from the uneven serial number placement on the frame, I would guess that this luger has been reworked and renumbered at some point in its life. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

05-15-2008, 06:38 PM	#3
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	Tom, For what it is worth, the frame serial is also number "11" no suffix. The trigger and safety are also stamped "11". I apologize for the picture quality. My "good" camera battery was dead, so I used a subsitute. Mike