What do I have?

captron · 12-28-2017, 09:27 AM

Thanks guys for any help/suggestions. I have a, what I believe to be a WW2 mixed parts Luger. To begin, as stated this pistol is of mixed parts. It doesn't appear to have ever been fired nor does it appear to have ever been refinished. Everything about this pistol suggest original parts were used and in their original/new condition and with NO import marks that I can find. It has been suggested that perhaps it was assembled at the end of WW2 by some G.I. of new surplus parts?? I have no idea except to say that it is a very nice Luger. Suggestions as to???

Norme · 12-28-2017, 09:40 AM

I have a suggestion, post photos.
Norm

mrerick · 12-28-2017, 09:48 AM

Quite a bit depends on what markings are present on the pistol. Pictures are, as Norm says, essential.

If it looks like all Mauser parts but without acceptance markings it could well be a end-of-war "Cigarette gun" (so called because GIs paid for them with cartons of cigarettes)...

Welcome to the forum.

George Anderson · 12-28-2017, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mrerick

... "Cigarette gun" (so called because GIs paid for them with cartons of cigarettes)...

More likely packs of cigarettes in 1945/6.

Edward Tinker · 12-28-2017, 10:41 AM

true Geo - although my 1939 from my WWII friend said it was a carton of cigarettes

Welcome Ron, I made it so you'll get notified when folks answer any questions. As said above, good description and lots of pictures

Ed

sheepherder · 12-28-2017, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

true Geo - although my 1939 from my WWII friend said it was a carton of cigarettes

Unless he was an officer, GI's didn't (and still don't) have enough loose cash for cartons.

IIRC, as late as 1970, a draft at the Enlisted Club was $.25, and I never had enough for more than two or three...

The only time I saw cigarettes was in a box of C-Rats...

12-28-2017, 09:27 AM	#1
captron New User Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What do I have? Thanks guys for any help/suggestions. I have a, what I believe to be a WW2 mixed parts Luger. To begin, as stated this pistol is of mixed parts. It doesn't appear to have ever been fired nor does it appear to have ever been refinished. Everything about this pistol suggest original parts were used and in their original/new condition and with NO import marks that I can find. It has been suggested that perhaps it was assembled at the end of WW2 by some G.I. of new surplus parts?? I have no idea except to say that it is a very nice Luger. Suggestions as to??? Last edited by Edward Tinker; 12-28-2017 at 10:39 AM.

12-28-2017, 09:48 AM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Quite a bit depends on what markings are present on the pistol. Pictures are, as Norm says, essential. If it looks like all Mauser parts but without acceptance markings it could well be a end-of-war "Cigarette gun" (so called because GIs paid for them with cartons of cigarettes)... Welcome to the forum. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

12-28-2017, 09:40 AM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,415 Thanks: 225 Thanked 2,593 Times in 931 Posts	I have a suggestion, post photos. Norm

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	true Geo - although my 1939 from my WWII friend said it was a carton of cigarettes Welcome Ron, I made it so you'll get notified when folks answer any questions. As said above, good description and lots of pictures Ed