Is this a rack # ?

smokey stover · 06-09-2019, 09:59 AM

I would appreciate some information about this. To me, this seems a little elaborate for a rack number. Thanks in advance

DonVoigt · 06-09-2019, 10:46 AM

If you mean the "229", it is in a relatively unusual place if a rack number.
Most rack or unit ID numbers are on the front or rear grip straps, and occasionally on the rear of the pistol frame near the lanyard loop.

I don't see why you say it is elaborate, but maybe I miss the point.

We all like to look at luger pictures, so why not post more of your artillery luger?
Frequently the rest of the pistol will have additional information to some.

Welcome to the board.

smokey stover · 06-09-2019, 11:22 AM

Yes, Im trying to understand the "229"on this Luger. On a lot of military weapons, the rack number is casually painted on. Thats why I thought it was elaborate for a rack number.

DonVoigt · 06-09-2019, 03:09 PM

Near all luger "rack" numbers are stamped.
I have never seen a luger with a legit painted number- but they may exist.

Thanks for the additional picture, looks good.

George Anderson · 06-09-2019, 03:17 PM

The US Army painted rack numbers on pistols and rifles. The Germans never did. The number stamped on the pictured artillery was likely a Weimar era rack number.

Ragnar · 06-09-2019, 10:22 PM

can’t believe you guys have let this one slide!

DonVoigt · 06-09-2019, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragnar

can’t believe you guys have let this one slide!

What does this mean?

Ragnar · 06-10-2019, 07:17 PM

Poor joke, never mind!

06-09-2019, 09:59 AM	#1
smokey stover User Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 10 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Is this a rack # ? I would appreciate some information about this. To me, this seems a little elaborate for a rack number. Thanks in advance Attached Thumbnails

06-09-2019, 10:46 AM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	If you mean the "229", it is in a relatively unusual place if a rack number. Most rack or unit ID numbers are on the front or rear grip straps, and occasionally on the rear of the pistol frame near the lanyard loop. I don't see why you say it is elaborate, but maybe I miss the point. We all like to look at luger pictures, so why not post more of your artillery luger? Frequently the rest of the pistol will have additional information to some. Welcome to the board. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

06-09-2019, 11:22 AM	#3
smokey stover User Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 10 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Yes, Im trying to understand the "229"on this Luger. On a lot of military weapons, the rack number is casually painted on. Thats why I thought it was elaborate for a rack number. Attached Thumbnails

06-09-2019, 03:09 PM	#4
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Near all luger "rack" numbers are stamped. I have never seen a luger with a legit painted number- but they may exist. Thanks for the additional picture, looks good. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

06-09-2019, 03:17 PM	#5
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,529 Times in 787 Posts	The US Army painted rack numbers on pistols and rifles. The Germans never did. The number stamped on the pictured artillery was likely a Weimar era rack number.

06-09-2019, 10:22 PM	#6
Ragnar User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 57 Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	can’t believe you guys have let this one slide!

06-10-2019, 07:17 PM	#8
Ragnar User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 57 Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Poor joke, never mind!