Old luger

Gilaman · 12-06-2024, 09:12 PM

Hi I inherited a 1921 luger serial # 1078 form my grandfather. My great grandfather got it while in a weapon gathering detail shortly after WW1. I realized I don't see what caliber it is. Any help would be appreciated.

Mac Cat · 12-06-2024, 09:48 PM

Welcome to the Luger Forum.

You should post a photos of your luger for best results.
Both sides, top, and under the barrel in particular.

You can look under the barrel if it is a military issued luger for the 8.xx barrel size.
Another trick is to try to insert a #2 pencil into the barrel.
It will fit in a 9mm hole, but not a 7.65mm.

Edward Tinker · 12-07-2024, 05:45 PM

Welcome to the forum. I know you meant to say WW2, since 1921 was after WW1.

A dated 1921 would have been for the army or the police, so pictures are needed.
Full left, full right, full top, and any external markings.

12-06-2024, 09:12 PM	#1
Gilaman New User Join Date: Dec 2024 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Old luger Hi I inherited a 1921 luger serial # 1078 form my grandfather. My great grandfather got it while in a weapon gathering detail shortly after WW1. I realized I don't see what caliber it is. Any help would be appreciated.

12-07-2024, 05:45 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,943 Thanks: 2,045 Thanked 4,551 Times in 2,101 Posts	Welcome to the forum. I know you meant to say WW2, since 1921 was after WW1. A dated 1921 would have been for the army or the police, so pictures are needed. Full left, full right, full top, and any external markings. __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

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12-06-2024, 09:48 PM	#2
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 738 Thanks: 2,109 Thanked 616 Times in 333 Posts	Welcome to the Luger Forum. You should post a photos of your luger for best results. Both sides, top, and under the barrel in particular. You can look under the barrel if it is a military issued luger for the 8.xx barrel size. Another trick is to try to insert a #2 pencil into the barrel. It will fit in a 9mm hole, but not a 7.65mm.