Frequently Asked Questions

[Edward Tinker]

Updated August 2019

See below

[mrerick]

I've attached the latest version of the FAQs in both compact PDF (for online viewing and low bandwidth access) and Hi Resolution PDF (for 300dpi printing) forms.

This version adds:

Rust Removal by electrolysis discussion.

Point of Aim discussion.

Mauser 1941 Luger "41" date "n" versus "p" suffix letter discussion and illustration.

Description of leather holster cleaning.

Information about field armor activities.

Description of "Bö" marking.

Description of "Banner".

Description of location of branding on toggles and chamber area. Includes Finnish "T" and DWM on chamber of Bulgarian 1908 Lugers.

Discussion of "Rust" on Dutch Lugers.

Discussion of Triple X acceptance mark.

Photo of Million Dollar Chip

Discussion of reblued gun characteristics, including photos of poorly reblued and buffed pistols.

Discussion of "fxo" magazine characteristics

Discussion of "Halos"

The prior revisions:

THARPO Photographic Mauser magazine study

Mauser magazine characteristics

Information on the Luger Grip Screw

Added information on removing the recoil "S" link pin and on the "Relieved" frame of the M1900 Swiss Luger.

Added minor information about numbered DWM side plates and Canevasit grips.

Cleaned up text positioning, and integrated recommended revisions posted to this thread through May 6th. This version includes a revised discussion of VoPo and RC Lugers and the "X" marking.

This one contains an additional item on Haenel magazines and minor updates.

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I'll continue to review any additional suggestions and corrections for the next update.

The FAQs contain a hyper-linked (clickable) table of contents. This will also optionally display on the left side of the screen in the Adobe reader. I've removed numbering to allow easier ordering of items.

Additional good sharp clear illustrations of the topics will also be appreciated! You must own the images and donate their use to LugerForum.com.

I'll work at regular intervals to update the FAQs so that we have a valuable and responsive resource for new collectors.

Compressed PDF (about 900 kb) and full resolution (2.3 mb) are attached. The full resolution document is suitable for printing at 300dpi or downloading to your phone or tablet.

Note that our online reference to Luger serial number letter suffixes is linked to at:

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=34813

Please post corrections and update suggestions at:

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=35479

Marc