Swiss luger

wlyon · 05-04-2005, 08:21 PM

I have ordered a Swiss 29 luger from Simpson. Haven't received it yet. It has a P preceding the serial number, but the luger is not a commercial. All numbers are matching. Is this a privatation mark? Gun is selling for $1895 in 95+ condition. Good buy or ? Help!!

Pete Ebbink · 05-04-2005, 10:43 PM

Hi Bill,

I assume this is the Swiss M1929 luger you have on hold :

http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...roducts_id=206

If the "P" were the same size as the size of the serial numbers, then I would agree it would be a commercial gun. Those "P's" also have a " . " (dot) after the "P" as well.

The serial number on the top of the rear toggle should also have a "P", but above the full serial number.

From what I can see on the Simpson photos, your "P" is large and a bit crooked...so I think yours is the privatization release stamping...

I think $ 1750-1900 is a good price for a brown M1929 Bern luger...

Regards,

Pete...

wlyon · 05-04-2005, 11:36 PM

Thank you for your quick response . Appreciate the information .Assume the 1750-1900 range applies to one in 95% ? I have collected lugers for years but this is my first Swiss. IS THIS ADDICTIVE?

Edward Tinker · 05-04-2005, 11:46 PM

yes, whether it is Swiss, police, imperial, nazi era, they all get in your blood...

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wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,614 Thanks: 3,140 Thanked 2,519 Times in 939 Posts	Swiss luger I have ordered a Swiss 29 luger from Simpson. Haven't received it yet. It has a P preceding the serial number, but the luger is not a commercial. All numbers are matching. Is this a privatation mark? Gun is selling for $1895 in 95+ condition. Good buy or ? Help!! __________________ Bill Lyon

05-04-2005, 11:36 PM	#3
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,614 Thanks: 3,140 Thanked 2,519 Times in 939 Posts	Thank you for your quick response . Appreciate the information .Assume the 1750-1900 range applies to one in 95% ? I have collected lugers for years but this is my first Swiss. IS THIS ADDICTIVE? __________________ Bill Lyon

05-04-2005, 10:43 PM	#2
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Bill, I assume this is the Swiss M1929 luger you have on hold : http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...roducts_id=206 If the "P" were the same size as the size of the serial numbers, then I would agree it would be a commercial gun. Those "P's" also have a " . " (dot) after the "P" as well. The serial number on the top of the rear toggle should also have a "P", but above the full serial number. From what I can see on the Simpson photos, your "P" is large and a bit crooked...so I think yours is the privatization release stamping... I think $ 1750-1900 is a good price for a brown M1929 Bern luger... Regards, Pete...

05-04-2005, 11:46 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	yes, whether it is Swiss, police, imperial, nazi era, they all get in your blood...