Help Identifying Luger Magazines

Hugo Borchardt · 11-20-2010, 01:19 PM

I have 2 nice magazines and would like to know what Luger variation/s they would be correct for.

1) Magazine 595+ (Photos 1-3): No clue except "+" = extra mag?

2) Magazine 1536 (Photos 4-6): 1908-1910 Military DWM?

Other than the "+" on #1, no other proofs or suffixes on either.

Your comments are much appreciated!

Clark

Norme · 11-20-2010, 01:56 PM

Hi Clark, Your second mag. is a highly desirable 1st Issue DWM (or early 1910) magazine. The base on the first one looks to me to be a replacement, though I could be wrong. Regards, Norm

Hugo Borchardt · 11-20-2010, 02:18 PM

Norme:

Thanks! I have paired the second mag with my Unit marked, undated, 1st Issue 1908 that I received with a later mag, but wanted to be sure.

On the first one (595+), the photos don't show it, but the body is in a mint condition that matches the base, except for the rub/blemish on the follower side. The whole thing looks too good to be true to me. I am curious if the whole thing is not a police or aftermarket replacement.

Other comments, anyone?

Clark

Norme · 11-20-2010, 02:32 PM

Hi Clark, The reason I am of the opinion that your first mag. has a replaced base, is because it looks just like one I have. As you can see from the photos, both mags. have DWM tubes, but had their bases replaced during the mid '30s (E/154 is the Mauser mark used in 1934/5). Regards, Norm

Hugo Borchardt · 11-20-2010, 02:46 PM

Norme:

Thanks for taking your time today to post those photos. Mine does look exactly like yours.

Clark

11-20-2010, 02:18 PM	#3
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 338 Thanked 131 Times in 47 Posts	Norme: Thanks! I have paired the second mag with my Unit marked, undated, 1st Issue 1908 that I received with a later mag, but wanted to be sure. On the first one (595+), the photos don't show it, but the body is in a mint condition that matches the base, except for the rub/blemish on the follower side. The whole thing looks too good to be true to me. I am curious if the whole thing is not a police or aftermarket replacement. Other comments, anyone? Clark __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

11-20-2010, 02:32 PM	#4
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	Hi Clark, The reason I am of the opinion that your first mag. has a replaced base, is because it looks just like one I have. As you can see from the photos, both mags. have DWM tubes, but had their bases replaced during the mid '30s (E/154 is the Mauser mark used in 1934/5). Regards, Norm Attached Thumbnails

11-20-2010, 02:46 PM	#5
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 338 Thanked 131 Times in 47 Posts	Norme: Thanks for taking your time today to post those photos. Mine does look exactly like yours. Clark __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

11-20-2010, 01:19 PM	#1
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 338 Thanked 131 Times in 47 Posts	Help Identifying Luger Magazines I have 2 nice magazines and would like to know what Luger variation/s they would be correct for. 1) Magazine 595+ (Photos 1-3): No clue except "+" = extra mag? 2) Magazine 1536 (Photos 4-6): 1908-1910 Military DWM? Other than the "+" on #1, no other proofs or suffixes on either. Your comments are much appreciated! Clark Attached Thumbnails __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

11-20-2010, 01:56 PM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	Hi Clark, Your second mag. is a highly desirable 1st Issue DWM (or early 1910) magazine. The base on the first one looks to me to be a replacement, though I could be wrong. Regards, Norm