Bohler Stahl

Lyn Islaub · 12-04-2003, 12:27 PM

I came across a 1914 DWM yesterday that I couldn't pass up (read that as pretty cheap), even though it's a little rougher in appearance than I normally collect. Quite a bit of pitting on the grip straps and about 80-85% blue remaining overall. It is interesting in that it has the "Bo 30" marking on the bottom of the barrel indicating that it is made of Bohler steel. These barrels are supposed to be rare, but I'm not sure how rare. I can't remember ever reading why this type of steel was used and hope that one of the membership is more familiar with the subject. By the way, the S/N is 37a, which is kind of neat and the only 2 digit Luger I've ever owned.
Thx, Lyn

Lyn Islaub · 12-04-2003, 12:36 PM

PS: Forgot to mention that it has a matching magazine too.
Lyn

John Sabato · 12-04-2003, 12:56 PM

How about posting some photos of the details Idoman? Sounds like a neat one.

12-04-2003, 12:27 PM	#1
Lyn Islaub Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 435 Thanks: 3 Thanked 152 Times in 72 Posts	Bohler Stahl I came across a 1914 DWM yesterday that I couldn't pass up (read that as pretty cheap), even though it's a little rougher in appearance than I normally collect. Quite a bit of pitting on the grip straps and about 80-85% blue remaining overall. It is interesting in that it has the "Bo 30" marking on the bottom of the barrel indicating that it is made of Bohler steel. These barrels are supposed to be rare, but I'm not sure how rare. I can't remember ever reading why this type of steel was used and hope that one of the membership is more familiar with the subject. By the way, the S/N is 37a, which is kind of neat and the only 2 digit Luger I've ever owned. Thx, Lyn

12-04-2003, 12:56 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	How about posting some photos of the details Idoman? Sounds like a neat one. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

12-04-2003, 12:36 PM	#2
Lyn Islaub Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 435 Thanks: 3 Thanked 152 Times in 72 Posts	PS: Forgot to mention that it has a matching magazine too. Lyn