New Luger from Uncle

tmay11 · 12-03-2006, 01:08 AM

Hi guys, I just got a Luger from my uncle who just past away.
Now unfortunately he didn't tell my anything about it accept that he took it off a German hostage during WW2. Now I don't know much about guns especially Lugers so please forgive the questions. Im just interested in knowing the history and value(although I would never sell it) of the gun. I would like to get as much info on it as possible so any help is appreciated.

Now on the top of the gun(along the barrel) there is an "S" then a sword and anchor then the word SUHL then number "84". Just like on "logo" page number 2 -second one down on this website.

On the side of the gun there is the number "1884" then the number "84" twice again and the word "GESICHERT" right by the saftey.

In front of the trigger there is the number "1884" again.

On the back the number "84" appears again.

On the butt of the gun on the mag there is the number "6324" and the number 53 and a weird symbol that somewhat looks like a handwriiten "m" or "n" but not quite the same, its very strange and I have not been able to find it on this site under all the "proof" pages.
I have a second mag with the number 1884 on it.

Now I don't actually have the gun in my possesion yet(its at my aunts). These are all just details that I wrote down when I looked at it. So I don't know the types or posistions of the eagles as I forgot to write that down.

I love this gun, it give me sivers to hold it knowing that it is from WW2.

Any info is greatly appreciated!! More details to come. Thanks for any help.

Ron Smith · 12-03-2006, 10:42 AM

Hi Travis,

Welcome to the forum. It sounds like you have inherited a very desirable Luger. An "S" code Krieghoff. I am far from very knowledgable on Krieghoffs, but there are experts here, namely the site owner John D who collects them.

If possible, post many very clear photos of it when you receive it. You will get lots of info on it.

Ron

tmay11 · 12-03-2006, 04:47 PM

I will try and get some pictures up sometime this week. Thanks for the help.

Lugerdoc · 12-03-2006, 07:09 PM

Travis, The "S" (code for 1936) were make by Kreighoff for the Luftwaffe and only about 13,000 were make from 1935 thru the end of the war in 1945. Yours is only of the higher production variations with the ones made after 1940 being rarer. Even so, depending on condition, matching thru out with a matching mag, you may be looking at over $3,000. Please thank your aunt again and buy her a REALLY nice Christmas gift. TH

12-03-2006, 01:08 AM	#1
tmay11 New User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Luger from Uncle Hi guys, I just got a Luger from my uncle who just past away. Now unfortunately he didn't tell my anything about it accept that he took it off a German hostage during WW2. Now I don't know much about guns especially Lugers so please forgive the questions. Im just interested in knowing the history and value(although I would never sell it) of the gun. I would like to get as much info on it as possible so any help is appreciated. Now on the top of the gun(along the barrel) there is an "S" then a sword and anchor then the word SUHL then number "84". Just like on "logo" page number 2 -second one down on this website. On the side of the gun there is the number "1884" then the number "84" twice again and the word "GESICHERT" right by the saftey. In front of the trigger there is the number "1884" again. On the back the number "84" appears again. On the butt of the gun on the mag there is the number "6324" and the number 53 and a weird symbol that somewhat looks like a handwriiten "m" or "n" but not quite the same, its very strange and I have not been able to find it on this site under all the "proof" pages. I have a second mag with the number 1884 on it. Now I don't actually have the gun in my possesion yet(its at my aunts). These are all just details that I wrote down when I looked at it. So I don't know the types or posistions of the eagles as I forgot to write that down. I love this gun, it give me sivers to hold it knowing that it is from WW2. Any info is greatly appreciated!! More details to come. Thanks for any help.

12-03-2006, 10:42 AM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi Travis, Welcome to the forum. It sounds like you have inherited a very desirable Luger. An "S" code Krieghoff. I am far from very knowledgable on Krieghoffs, but there are experts here, namely the site owner John D who collects them. If possible, post many very clear photos of it when you receive it. You will get lots of info on it. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

12-03-2006, 07:09 PM	#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	Travis, The "S" (code for 1936) were make by Kreighoff for the Luftwaffe and only about 13,000 were make from 1935 thru the end of the war in 1945. Yours is only of the higher production variations with the ones made after 1940 being rarer. Even so, depending on condition, matching thru out with a matching mag, you may be looking at over $3,000. Please thank your aunt again and buy her a REALLY nice Christmas gift. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

12-03-2006, 04:47 PM	#3
tmay11 New User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I will try and get some pictures up sometime this week. Thanks for the help.