Where to look for matching numbers?

NewToLugers · 05-24-2005, 12:34 PM

Where are all the locations to look on a Luger to ensure the numbers are indeed matching?

Edward Tinker · 05-24-2005, 12:41 PM

John, depends on if military or commerical. Commerical are "hidden", and not obvious, unlike the military markings.

I am sure I will forget something, and believe that WW1, Weimar and Nazi era are marked the same for military, but someone correct me if I am wrong.

Frame, barrel (this depends on year manufactured, not all have it), breechblock, firing pin, extractor, take down lever, hold open, sideplate, magazine catch, trigger, sear bar, safety bar...

Grips, but not always, depends on year...

Look here:

http://www.lugerforum.com/lugermarki...tmarkings.html

Vlim · 05-24-2005, 12:43 PM

Hi,

Also note that different producers and production runs are marked on slightly different positions. A skilled collector can determine where the part came from, simply by observing the type of die used and the location of the stamp on the part.

majyxman · 06-22-2005, 02:04 PM

Ed - The "list of markings" link references a diagram. Is the diagram posted for access somewhere on this site?

Mike

Edward Tinker · 06-22-2005, 02:17 PM

all depends on if you came to www.lugerforum.com if so, then follow and look around the technical section on the left.

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05-24-2005, 12:41 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	John, depends on if military or commerical. Commerical are "hidden", and not obvious, unlike the military markings. I am sure I will forget something, and believe that WW1, Weimar and Nazi era are marked the same for military, but someone correct me if I am wrong. Frame, barrel (this depends on year manufactured, not all have it), breechblock, firing pin, extractor, take down lever, hold open, sideplate, magazine catch, trigger, sear bar, safety bar... Grips, but not always, depends on year... Look here: http://www.lugerforum.com/lugermarki...tmarkings.html

05-24-2005, 12:43 PM	#3
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,034 Thanks: 1,020 Thanked 3,882 Times in 1,186 Posts	Hi, Also note that different producers and production runs are marked on slightly different positions. A skilled collector can determine where the part came from, simply by observing the type of die used and the location of the stamp on the part.

06-22-2005, 02:04 PM	#4
majyxman New User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Berzerkly,CA Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ed - The "list of markings" link references a diagram. Is the diagram posted for access somewhere on this site? Mike