First Issue grips - serialized?

paradox998 · 05-20-2010, 01:49 AM

I just purchased a First Issue Luger. The grips look to be the proper age but they are not serialized to the gun. Were the grips on First Issue Lugers serialized? I sure appreciate the expertise of eveyone on the forum. I will post pictures as soon as the luger arrives.

Norme · 05-20-2010, 08:10 AM

Hi Hal, I don't know if anyone has done a study on this subject, but for what they're worth, my observations are as follows. 1st Issue unnumbered, 1910 to 1916 numbered, 1917 & 1918 erratic. I only own two 1st issues (both of which appear to have original grips), so perhaps someone with more experience than me will chip in. Regards, Norm

George Anderson · 05-20-2010, 08:23 AM

'08 first militaries numbered 1597, 794a, 2135a and 2607b have unnumbered grips.

Lugerdoc · 05-20-2010, 10:00 AM

P, Since the 1st issue military lugers were numbered in the commerical style, the grips should be unnumbered. The military placement of proofs and serials was not finalized until 1910. TH

coto129 · 05-20-2010, 11:28 AM

These couple of grips that had my byf41 ... of that epoch of luger are?

They have of brand the number "84 and one "0 in the left hilt

paradox998 · 05-20-2010, 05:21 PM

Thanks for the great feedback. The luger came today and I am in the process of getting some pictures together. I noticed that one grip had a 0 on it and the other D on it. One more question, the firing pin is also unnumbered. it looks to be original by the patina and style. Does anyone know if the firing pins were numbered at this time? Also, I apologize for having to ask, but unfortuantely all my references are in NY and I am in Fl right now. Again, thanks to all. -- Hal

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paradox998 User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	First Issue grips - serialized? I just purchased a First Issue Luger. The grips look to be the proper age but they are not serialized to the gun. Were the grips on First Issue Lugers serialized? I sure appreciate the expertise of eveyone on the forum. I will post pictures as soon as the luger arrives.

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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	P, Since the 1st issue military lugers were numbered in the commerical style, the grips should be unnumbered. The military placement of proofs and serials was not finalized until 1910. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

05-20-2010, 11:28 AM	#5
coto129 User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sevilla (ESPAÑA) Posts: 82 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	These couple of grips that had my byf41 ... of that epoch of luger are? They have of brand the number "84 and one "0 in the left hilt Attached Thumbnails __________________ THERE IS NO IN THE WORLD LAND, WHICH DOES NOT HAVE SPANISH TOMB

05-20-2010, 08:10 AM	#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 Hal, I don't know if anyone has done a study on this subject, but for what they're worth, my observations are as follows. 1st Issue unnumbered, 1910 to 1916 numbered, 1917 & 1918 erratic. I only own two 1st issues (both of which appear to have original grips), so perhaps someone with more experience than me will chip in. Regards, Norm

05-20-2010, 08:23 AM	#3
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,772 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	'08 first militaries numbered 1597, 794a, 2135a and 2607b have unnumbered grips.

05-20-2010, 05:21 PM	#6
paradox998 User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the great feedback. The luger came today and I am in the process of getting some pictures together. I noticed that one grip had a 0 on it and the other D on it. One more question, the firing pin is also unnumbered. it looks to be original by the patina and style. Does anyone know if the firing pins were numbered at this time? Also, I apologize for having to ask, but unfortuantely all my references are in NY and I am in Fl right now. Again, thanks to all. -- Hal