Odd Luger

[Kyrie]

Gentlemen,

I’m not sure what in Hades this Luger is.

I came across this Luger on Gun Broker while looking for a shooter. The seller called it a Sneak and put up lots of very nice photos. I didn’t (and don’t) believe this could be classed as a Sneak for any number of reasons, not the least of which is its serial number (669, NS). This is a Luger with very few visible markings. No chamber date, no proof or acceptance stamps on the right of the barrel extension. No serial number on the left side of the barrel extension, just the last two digits of the SN on the bottom of the barrel extension. Here are a few images:

Left side of Luger:



Right side of Luger:



Top of cannon:



Here is a look at the frame serial number, and the barrel where we would normally expect to find the barrel gage and barrel serial number:



Small parts are numbered, but numbered in the commercial style rather than the military style. Here is an example of that:



Barrel extension is numbered, but only with the last two digits of the full serial number:




The safety marking has been milled off, and was placed oddly. Here are images showing safety ON and OFF:







The (milled out) safety marking was placed so visible only when the safety was in the OFF position. Here is a close up of the milled out marking. Note that it is unlikely the German word “GESICHERT” would fit into the milled out space:



To me it’s just a shooter, but it’s an interesting guns. I’m eager to see your thoughts and opinions.

Best,

Kyrie