WW1 Luger found on Somme battlefields on Saturday

Macadoon · 03-01-2010, 09:32 AM

Hi all,
This is my first post, so please excuse my lack of Luger knowledge as I am not a firearms collector but have some interest as this area is directly allied to my main interest of military history. I found this Luger on the WW1 battlefield of the Somme, and it remains in France, and I am trying to find out more information about it, including:

1. How is the best way to clean it up with a view to finding markings etc?
2. Can it be deactivated and by whom (I will not attempt it AT ALL)?
3. Is it possible to have a bullet in the chamber as well as a full mag?
4. All the grime on the piece noted, is it possible to tell what the manufacturer is from these photos?

basically, I am fascinated by this luger pistol, so any information you can offer is welcome.
Best
Macadoon

03-01-2010, 09:32 AM	#1
Macadoon User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	WW1 Luger found on Somme battlefields on Saturday Hi all, This is my first post, so please excuse my lack of Luger knowledge as I am not a firearms collector but have some interest as this area is directly allied to my main interest of military history. I found this Luger on the WW1 battlefield of the Somme, and it remains in France, and I am trying to find out more information about it, including: 1. How is the best way to clean it up with a view to finding markings etc? 2. Can it be deactivated and by whom (I will not attempt it AT ALL)? 3. Is it possible to have a bullet in the chamber as well as a full mag? 4. All the grime on the piece noted, is it possible to tell what the manufacturer is from these photos? basically, I am fascinated by this luger pistol, so any information you can offer is welcome. Best Macadoon Attached Images