3 digit serial #

rosie2266 · 02-15-2013, 01:18 PM

I am a new Luger owner and am looking for information on the pistol. Attached are some pictures. Can anyone tell me any details based on the serial number, crown n, date, etc? Is it military, commercial, etc? Any information is greatly appreciated! I am very excited to learn some of the history of this pistol!!!

Edward Tinker · 02-15-2013, 02:08 PM

Yes, although a written description helps too

What caliber is it?

What I see is a commercial model with I think is a m suffix, so IMHO too late to be a 'dated' 1920 - so I would guess this was a commercial that went into army service in the early 20's and a unit armorer that put the gov't marking on it.

rosie2266 · 02-15-2013, 02:10 PM

sorry, it is a 9 mm and does have an "m" suffix. It has matching numbers except for the magazines. The pics probably aren't the best, but any idea of its value? Very cool info, thanks! Also, most of the info I've seen shows Lugers with 4 digit serial numbers. Mine has 3. Does that mean anything?

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rosie2266 New User Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	3 digit serial # I am a new Luger owner and am looking for information on the pistol. Attached are some pictures. Can anyone tell me any details based on the serial number, crown n, date, etc? Is it military, commercial, etc? Any information is greatly appreciated! I am very excited to learn some of the history of this pistol!!! Attached Thumbnails

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	Yes, although a written description helps too What caliber is it? What I see is a commercial model with I think is a m suffix, so IMHO too late to be a 'dated' 1920 - so I would guess this was a commercial that went into army service in the early 20's and a unit armorer that put the gov't marking on it. __________________ 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

02-15-2013, 02:10 PM	#3
rosie2266 New User Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	sorry, it is a 9 mm and does have an "m" suffix. It has matching numbers except for the magazines. The pics probably aren't the best, but any idea of its value? Very cool info, thanks! Also, most of the info I've seen shows Lugers with 4 digit serial numbers. Mine has 3. Does that mean anything? Last edited by rosie2266; 02-16-2013 at 09:44 AM.