Commercial numbering

Stu · 11-09-2002, 10:20 AM

Could anyone tell me if a 1924 commercial should have a numbered locking bolt ?

What parts where numbered on commercials ?

Thanks, Stu

Kyrie · 11-09-2002, 05:23 PM

Hi Stu!

Yes sir, it would be. The commercials were numbered just as the military pistols, but in the commercial style (hidden serial numbers). There are some exceptions to the style of numbering (the 1920 Commercials spring to mind as an example), but full numbering of parts was the same for military and commercial pistols.

Warm regards,

Kyrie

Stu · 11-09-2002, 06:07 PM

Hi Kyrie. Thanks very much for the information. I was laboring under the illusion that fewer parts were number on the commercials.

I shall have to re-examine my 1924 to determine it's state. I assume when you mention hidden they're more discretely placed than the military style, so I'll have fun looking !

Thanks again, Stu

Doubs · 11-09-2002, 10:39 PM

Stu, the commercial style of serial numbering places the locking bolt and side plate numbers on the underside of the parts. They are still visable while the gun is assembled and can be seen if you turn the pistol upside down as though viewing from underneath.

Lugerdoc · 11-10-2002, 07:50 AM

Stu, You are correct. There are a some pieces not serialized on most commericals lugers (receiver, hold open, firing pin,breech block,safety bar and lever) that are numbered on the militaries. Also the mid toggle link is usually numbered interally. If the above parts are serialize on a 20/23 commerical, chances are that it was reworked for the military. Tom H.

Stu · 11-10-2002, 10:48 AM

Thanks Tom. None of the parts you mention are numbered, (that I can see) and it has the unrelieved firing pin so I suspect it hasn't been reworked to recently !

Stu

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Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 451 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Commercial numbering Could anyone tell me if a 1924 commercial should have a numbered locking bolt ? What parts where numbered on commercials ? Thanks, Stu

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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	Stu, You are correct. There are a some pieces not serialized on most commericals lugers (receiver, hold open, firing pin,breech block,safety bar and lever) that are numbered on the militaries. Also the mid toggle link is usually numbered interally. If the above parts are serialize on a 20/23 commerical, chances are that it was reworked for the military. Tom H. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

11-09-2002, 05:23 PM	#2
Kyrie User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 757 Thanks: 0 Thanked 212 Times in 101 Posts	Hi Stu! Yes sir, it would be. The commercials were numbered just as the military pistols, but in the commercial style (hidden serial numbers). There are some exceptions to the style of numbering (the 1920 Commercials spring to mind as an example), but full numbering of parts was the same for military and commercial pistols. Warm regards, Kyrie

11-09-2002, 06:07 PM	#3
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 451 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Hi Kyrie. Thanks very much for the information. I was laboring under the illusion that fewer parts were number on the commercials. I shall have to re-examine my 1924 to determine it's state. I assume when you mention hidden they're more discretely placed than the military style, so I'll have fun looking ! Thanks again, Stu

11-09-2002, 10:39 PM	#4
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,671 Thanks: 771 Thanked 1,614 Times in 525 Posts	Stu, the commercial style of serial numbering places the locking bolt and side plate numbers on the underside of the parts. They are still visable while the gun is assembled and can be seen if you turn the pistol upside down as though viewing from underneath.

11-10-2002, 10:48 AM	#6
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 451 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Thanks Tom. None of the parts you mention are numbered, (that I can see) and it has the unrelieved firing pin so I suspect it hasn't been reworked to recently ! Stu