Learn how to identify a German Luger 761B by its serial number, proof symbol, production year stamp and maker's mark. Find out where to locate these features and …The P-04, P-06 and other German Navy Parabellum pistols are arguably the most iconic Luger models and are definitely some of the most valuable. M1906 Navy Luger (top) with stock, holster, and magazine pouch—finding a complete rig such as this is difficult and expensive. An unaltered Navy Luger (bottom) showing the safe marking in the lower ...Our supply of .30 Luger ammo was — as you might guess — somewhat limited. We had some 1940s-era military surplus and some Winchester/Western commercial stuff purchased in the late 1980s. Both featured the usual 93-grain FMJ projectile. The military stuff averaged 1,107 fps with an extreme spread of just under 100 fps.Nov 4, 2010 · The lug at the bottom rear of the grip was for a shoulder stock, but again those were uncommon by WWII. The gun was made in 1937, and S/42 was the code number assigned to the famous Mauser company. In Germany, code numbers/letters were assigned to arms makers for security purposes, even though in reality, most makers were well known to the Allies.WW2 German Mauser 42 Code 1940 P-08 Luger w/ Beautiful Original 1940 Dated Brown Holster ** All-Matching Vet Bring-Back Gun ** SOLD for sale online. ... There were approximately 135,700 pistols made in 1940 by Mauser with the 42-code toggle markings. This particular example is serial number 5946 h, ...The Mauser factory did this in an attempt to hide the fact that it was producing small arms in violation of the treaty. In 1934 Mauser got its first Military P.08 contract from the German government. These pistols were marked with "K." Beginning in 1935 the Mauser factory began by marking the guns with the "G" instead of "K."This 1913 Luger is characterized by the 9mm 4" (100mm) barrel and was built without a hold open and utilized the long sear. The rear sight is "V" cut fixed and front dovetailed sight and the frame has the stock lug and hold open device. This model of the Luger was produced from 1908 until 1914 for the German Military when the model was changed ...24 Oct 2019 ... In this episode, Tom talks about WW2 Nazi Lugers. He also talks about the difference between a common WW2-era Mauser Luger P.08 and what the ...Learn about the history, manufacture, and markings of Lugers, the iconic German pistols. Find out how to identify different models, proofs, and variations of Lugers from various sources and countries.Seller Description For This Firearm. Authentic 1937 German Mauser S/42 Luger. All original. Untouched. This was a WWII serviceman bring back. We acquired this pistol from the family after his ...The Mauser factory did this in an attempt to hide the fact that it was producing small arms in violation of the treaty. In 1934 Mauser got its first Military P.08 contract from the German government. These pistols were marked with "K." Beginning in 1935 the Mauser factory began by marking the guns with the "G" instead of "K."New Collectors Board German: German Mfg. (non-P08) Pistols & Holsters. 1933-1945: Mauser Lugers. Army, Navy, Police German: Foreign Mfg. Pistols and Holsters. 1900-1918: P.08-Army Lugers Top Contributors this MonthI agree with the rarer an item is, the less an import marking matters. But I'd say an import marking on an average, nice example brings the value down 30-40% --- although I think that since the large influx of SKS', AK's, Toks, Russian / East German lugers, Mausers, etc over the last 20 years that newer collectors don't seem as …2483 posts · Joined 2003. #12 · Mar 29, 2016. P-08 means "Pistole, Model of 1908" which is a military designation for a 9mm pistol purchased for military use only. The commercial 7.65mm Lugers are not military pistols by virtue of their caliber.This exact holster was featured in Bender's "Luger Holsters & Accessories..." on page 259. The original maker's mark remains in part: "F.H.Txxx, Magdxxxxg, 1918". All stitching is in place and strong, the leather hinge is complete and intact with two small weak spots (holes) no larger than 1/16 inch. Figure G7: 1915/16 German Artillery Luger ...Oct 16, 2011 · I need some help from some of you out there that can help with german regimental markings. I've just brought a grouping home from a WW1 U.S. Army Lieutenant and among the items I've recieved is a 1911 chamber dated luger with the following regimental markings of the front strap of the grip: 1.R.U.1.9. I'll add that the "9" is smaller in size ...Find WW1 & WW2 Luger pistols for sale. Officially a model P.08, we sell these pistols both in full rigs & as just the gun alone. Pair HOLSTERS with the Luger of your choosing. We also sell SPARE MAGAZINES as well as luger parts. Also, view our SPARE PARTS. The most iconic German pistol in history.Learning a new language can be a rewarding and enriching experience. If you’re considering studying a foreign language, German should definitely be on your list. German is a langua...Here you will find a very useful list of WW2 German Waffenamt markings, their respective codes & manufacturers. The Germans are famous for their detail in production, …The Luger P08 was amongst those guns that were in those shipments. While it might be difficult to find a Luger today being issued to police or military, it’s among the most sought after and treasured of guns in collections internationally. The fact that Princess Leia used a modified Luger prop gun in Star Wars does nothing but add to its luster.The 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge was developed for the Luger. This model is the Artillery Luger, developed so gunners could defend their batteries from enemy infantry. The barrel is 4 inches longer than the standard Luger and it features long-range sights, an attachable shoulder stock, and the 32-round Trommelmagazin 08.Luger Magazine Help. My Dad used to collect WWII stuff including a few 9MM German Lugers. When going through some his old stuff, I found a Luger magazine, and I am trying to ascertain whether or not it is worth anything. The bottom of the magazine appears to be aluminum, and it has several markings on it. On top is stamped "8434".7/28/20 - This is an original WW1 DWM Luger manufactured in 1913. The frame, slide, and magazine have German Imperial military proofs. All numbered parts are matching. This gun has really nice bluing, retaining about 94-95% of its original finish. There is typical minor muzzle and high edge wear (especially on the side plate). There is minor wear and a very small ding on the front strap. Minor ...Technically, a "VoPo Luger" is a Luger that was issued to and used by the East German Volkspolizei ("VoPo"), and is identifiable as such by Volkspolizei property markings. Your Luger is not a VoPo Luger. Rather it is a Luger that was overhauled and exported from Germany after West Germany and the (former) East Germany were reunited into one nation.One of the scarce, small-production manufacturers of the Luger is Krieghoff – Heinrich Krieghoff to be exact. Kreighoff Waffenfabrik was a smallish arms company that wanted to get into major contracts with the rearming German military in the 1930s. They began by bidding on a contract for 10,000 Luger pistols for the Luftwaffe, and won.PROOF MARKS: GERMAN PROOF MARKSPROOF MARKS: GERMAN PROOF MARKS, cont. GERMAN PROOF MARKS Research continues for the inclusion of Pre-1950 …Lugers were manufactured in blocks of 10,000. The first block will be 1 ~ 10000 without a suffix letter. The next block will be 1 ~ 10000a followed by b, c etc. The letter j was never used as it is used interchangeably with the letter i in the written German language. Mauser, the maker of your Luger, went through the alphabet about three times.7/28/20 - This is an original WW1 DWM Luger manufactured in 1913. The frame, slide, and magazine have German Imperial military proofs. All numbered parts are matching. This gun has really nice bluing, retaining about 94-95% of its original finish. There is typical minor muzzle and high edge wear (especially on the side plate). There is minor wear and a …The Luger is the direct descendent of Hugo Borchardt’s C-93 pistol, which was the first semi-automatic pistol to be commercially viable. Manufactured by Ludwig Lowe & Co. and its successor ...It is an original 6" navy luger that has had the barrel removed and replaced with a 4" barrel, and the toggle train (or at least the rear toggle) replaced with the standard fixed sight of the P 08. The 0.1059 is a later Ostsee marking- so the pistol must have been assigned there after re-work. the "1059" is the weapon number.The German military wanted a round with more stopping power and better performance. In response, Georg Luger removed the bottleneck shape of the 7.65x25mm round to create the infamous 9mm. This new 9mm cartridge quickly gathered a number of names, including 9mm Luger and 9mm Parabellum. 9mm goodness.I have a 9mm 1917/1920 DWM and have been photographically recording markings and looking them up. All numbers match, including internal small parts, except for a WWII magazine, and grips. The four-digit serial number is 10XX with no suffix letter. The right receiver has the normal German military receiver proofs of 1914-1918.German WWII Walther P-38 Zero. Nazi Party in 9mm Luger Early 1939. 1939-1940 German Production. First Official Military Series Produced. In 9mm Luger caliber. Very good clean bore. Pistol has undergone detailed mechanical review, testing and restoration. Fully operational, very tight and has very good clean barrel.The Mauser factory did this in an attempt to hide the fact that it was producing small arms in violation of the treaty. In 1934 Mauser got its first Military P.08 contract from the German government. These pistols were marked with "K." Beginning in 1935 the Mauser factory began by marking the guns with the "G" instead of "K."Regimental markings command staff. There are 5 types of German unit markings reported in Luger collections that signify command or staff positions. They are listed below and consist of Head Quarters, Army Corps, Division, Regiment, and Bataillon. Lugers with such unit markings are scarce to very rare and the numbers of these Lugers reported ...Luger P08 identification. Hello! I have purchased this Luger a few months ago. Here are the identification markers: "DWM", Crown over "N", Letter suffixed serial number, Gesichert under saftey toggle, and no date stamp. No other marking is there except one. It appears to be the number "82" that was scratched on the...Its use continued until German Army contract Luger production ceased in late 1942. All 41 byf Lugers bear the late Test Proof (LTP), a P.08 stamped on the left frame panel, and have a bore gauge. Acceptance Stamps Variations The right receiver acceptance stamps determine byf 41 markings variations. They are as follows:1942 should be the correct year. I think 1943 was the last year for Luger production, although some were probably assembled from spare parts later. The German Army had adopted the Walther P.38 way back in 1938 to replace the Luger, but it took a while to ramp up production.Jan 21, 2018 · Today I am visiting Simpson Ltd in Galesburg, Illinois - the question we are look at is one of the most common they hear from customers: how do you tell if a...Jun 22, 2023 · The P-04, P-06 and other German Navy Parabellum pistols are arguably the most iconic Luger models and are definitely some of the most valuable. M1906 Navy Luger (top) with stock, holster, and magazine pouch—finding a complete rig such as this is difficult and expensive. An unaltered Navy Luger (bottom) showing the safe marking in the lower ...Sticky Three imperial german weapons reunited after 100 years. Jan C Still RIP; Nov 22, 2012; 19 ... 1900-1918: Luger Unit Markings. 7K posts 2.1M views14 Jun 2012 ... Is it a numbers matching pistol, or is it a parts gun? Many of the parts of a Luger have serial numbers on them, or just the last 2 numbers of ...Mystery Luger with British proofs - need help. I have a Luger for which I need help to identify it's heritage. First, it has no German markings on it that I can identify (no DWM, Erfurt, 42, no date, no waffenmark eagles, etc.) Serial numbers match #23xx with what appears to be a script "d" under the serial # on the front of the frame.German Shepherds are one of the most popular breeds of dogs in the world and they make great family pets. However, they can also be quite challenging to train. If you’re looking fo...German Shepherd puppies are one of the most popular breeds in the world. These intelligent and loyal dogs are known for their versatility and make great family pets, working dogs, ...Transcript: 00:00 the luger po8 let’s check it out [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music] the luger was introduced in 1898 by george lugar and by 1908 the german army had adopted the nine millimeter luger this was 01:05 originally chambered in 7.65 by 2-1 parabellum in fact switzerland and the german navy adopted the luger in that caliber …6671 TE no 2 E no .30 Imperial Lugers" p211 6671 TE no 2 E no ** duplicate of above, not matching i.e., fake 6672 TE 6677 TE 6682 TE 6685 TE 6689 TE 6694 TE. 6703 TEIdentification of “Luger” Model P08 Pistols WARNING: Ensure the Pistol is unloaded Serial # on Frame: Serial # on Receiver: Make/Code on Toggle: Chamber Year Date/Code: Calibre: Chamber Year Date/Code Serial # on Frame *include any suffix or prefix Serial # on Receiver Make/Code on Toggle: FRAME RECEIVERLater in the Luger service life, 1930s I believe, different (square or zig-zag) ... Pistols & Holsters. 1933-1945: Mauser Lugers. Army, Navy, Police German: Foreign Mfg. Pistols and Holsters. 1900-1918: P.08-Army Lugers. Top Contributors this Month View All Curly1 724 Replies. mhassoun 205 Replies. Jason S L 203 Replies. Recommended ...Seller Description For This Firearm. Authentic 1937 German Mauser S/42 Luger. All original. Untouched. This was a WWII serviceman bring back. We acquired this pistol from the family after his ...New Collectors Board German: German Mfg. (non-P08) Pistols & Holsters. 1933-1945: Mauser Lugers. Army, Navy, Police German: Foreign Mfg. Pistols and Holsters. 1900-1918: P.08-Army Lugers Top Contributors this Month31 Mar 2023 ... In this video, Tom shows us the first Krieghoff Luger ever made! A "G Date" with serial number 01! Want early access to our videos and be ...The extractor is marked "Geladen" on the left side and the safety is marked "Gesichert" with the safe position being downward. The proof marks are the amazing story of this guns. On the left is the frame and barrel matching serial numbers. Military Lugers were numbered 1-10000 and then 1a-10000a, 1b-1000b, and so on.New Collectors Board German: German Mfg. (non-P08) Pistols & Holsters. 1933-1945: Mauser Lugers. Army, Navy, Police German: Foreign Mfg. Pistols and Holsters. 1900-1918: P.08-Army Lugers Top Contributors this MonthThere were some DWM/Krieghoff Lugers that were stamped MADE IN GERMANY. They had a 4 digit serial number with the letter "i" prefix. This model was made by DWM for commercial sale by Krieghoff. Three variations are known. The first is all DWM (including toggle) with the "Krieghoff Suhl" above the lanyard loop.804 posts · Joined 2008. #19 · Nov 23, 2014. The German military used any pistols they could get their hands on and many luger pistols from WW1 were used right up till the end of WW2. These were all 9mm military caliber regardless of when manufactured and were official primary combat sidearms.Read, Study, Observe, Absorb. Whatever flavor (s) of the Luger trip your trigger, learn as much as you can about those models, their markings, and the history around that era. Knowledge is power in Luger collecting. The more you know about the Luger models you are pursuing, the more confidence, success and fun you will have in …Under the barrel serial number is the gauge markings 8.82 measuring the distance between the lands. This all matching Luger with the barrel serial number and gauge markings along with the suffix "x" on the frame and the matching serial number w/the suffix "c" on the late 1930's type 'FXO' E37 extruded magazine.Additionally there is 8.83 reflected on the barrel which was the proof marking of land diameter of the barrel. The grooves designed to be 9mm. This Luger is all matching including the magazine. These series of Lugers were produced from 1914 until 1918 for the German Military. This Parabellum has all matching numbers.It is an original 6" navy luger that has had the barrel removed and replaced with a 4" barrel, and the toggle train (or at least the rear toggle) replaced with the standard fixed sight of the P 08. The 0.1059 is a later Ostsee marking- so the pistol must have been assigned there after re-work. the "1059" is the weapon number.. In this video, we show you two very rare luger vHave you ever wondered about the brave soldiers who served in the 1 Jul 2019 ... It's an Imperial German-marked Luger. Many imperial and commercial Lugers were carried in WW2. Not every pistol (especially Lugers) carried by ... 2 May 2022 ... 08 LUGER PISTOL, semi automatic, 9mm Luger cal This exact holster was featured in Bender's "Luger Holsters & Accessories..." on page 259. The original maker's mark remains in part: "F.H.Txxx, Magdxxxxg, 1918". All stitching is in place and strong, the leather hinge is complete and intact with two small weak spots (holes) no larger than 1/16 inch. Figure G7: 1915/16 German Artillery Luger ... It was regulation until 1916 that all lugers had to ...
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