new to me luger curious what the markings mean

mccaslyn · 04-20-2017, 12:54 PM

Hello, I recently purchased this luger locally and was curious as to what some of the markings are, parts match besides the back plate and toggle it seems (extractor is mismatched as well)

42 where the date code is, eagle with downward wings with perhaps a rp or pp above it with a line

i will take pictures shortly

mccaslyn · 04-20-2017, 02:55 PM

pics

mrerick · 04-20-2017, 06:33 PM

The "42" is the year that the receiver was made. Likely a Mauser receiver.

The other mark looks like a firing proof after the Luger was rebarrelled.

Your Luger is made up from parts from several Lugers. The "S/42" link was donated from a much earlier Luger.

Marc

DonVoigt · 04-20-2017, 07:12 PM

Fairly recently refinished, judging from the marks on the rear of the frame from the toggle.

The TP inspection denotes a police used luger, as does the now removed sear safety.
Any markings on the front grip strap? How about a picture of the left side with grip removed?
And of the front of the frame with serial number.

Can't tell but is there some mark or damage on the left receiver near the hole for the sear safety spring?

mccaslyn · 04-20-2017, 07:52 PM

it looks like either old rust thats blued over or perhaps when reblueing it "pooled" 0317 is serial for front of frame, sideplate and upper

will take more pics soon

ecoman · 04-20-2017, 09:44 PM

The marking on the barrel (TP eagle) is for "Technik Politzeischule" in Berlin. The barrel may have been a replacement installed at the school. I have a 1938 S/42 commercial in the v block with this marking on the barrel as well as the eagle L stamping.

sheepherder · 04-21-2017, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecoman

The marking on the barrel (TP eagle) is for "Technik Politzeischule" in Berlin...

That would be Technical Political School - the police school would be "Technik Polizeischule"...

I knew that 7th grade German class would come in handy...

Sky Zero · 04-21-2017, 12:44 PM

What's the sn? I have a 41 with "all matching" sn 402, 02 being marked on many parts. Maybe we have each other's parts?

rhuff · 04-21-2017, 03:06 PM

See post #5

Sky Zero · 04-21-2017, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhuff

See post #5

Touchè

mccaslyn · 04-24-2017, 10:55 AM

a few more pics

04-20-2017, 12:54 PM	#1
mccaslyn User Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 84 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	new to me luger curious what the markings mean Hello, I recently purchased this luger locally and was curious as to what some of the markings are, parts match besides the back plate and toggle it seems (extractor is mismatched as well) 42 where the date code is, eagle with downward wings with perhaps a rp or pp above it with a line i will take pictures shortly

04-20-2017, 02:55 PM	#2
mccaslyn User Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 84 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	pics pics Attached Thumbnails

04-20-2017, 06:33 PM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,370 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	The "42" is the year that the receiver was made. Likely a Mauser receiver. The other mark looks like a firing proof after the Luger was rebarrelled. Your Luger is made up from parts from several Lugers. The "S/42" link was donated from a much earlier Luger. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

04-20-2017, 07:12 PM	#4
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	Fairly recently refinished, judging from the marks on the rear of the frame from the toggle. The TP inspection denotes a police used luger, as does the now removed sear safety. Any markings on the front grip strap? How about a picture of the left side with grip removed? And of the front of the frame with serial number. Can't tell but is there some mark or damage on the left receiver near the hole for the sear safety spring? __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

04-24-2017, 10:55 AM	#11
mccaslyn User Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 84 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	a few more pics Attached Thumbnails

04-20-2017, 07:52 PM	#5
mccaslyn User Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 84 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	it looks like either old rust thats blued over or perhaps when reblueing it "pooled" 0317 is serial for front of frame, sideplate and upper will take more pics soon

04-20-2017, 09:44 PM	#6
ecoman User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Oregon Posts: 8 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 2 Posts	The marking on the barrel (TP eagle) is for "Technik Politzeischule" in Berlin. The barrel may have been a replacement installed at the school. I have a 1938 S/42 commercial in the v block with this marking on the barrel as well as the eagle L stamping.

04-21-2017, 12:44 PM	#8
Sky Zero User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 308 Thanks: 134 Thanked 43 Times in 30 Posts	What's the sn? I have a 41 with "all matching" sn 402, 02 being marked on many parts. Maybe we have each other's parts?

04-21-2017, 03:06 PM	#9
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,270 Thanks: 2,686 Thanked 958 Times in 704 Posts	See post #5