Had this in wrong place. New to me luger.

x_man586 · 09-04-2017, 10:49 PM

Got this from my grandfather. Not sure how to identify it. The toggle doesn't match but every other number does. It has very little in the way of marks on it.

mrerick · 09-04-2017, 11:08 PM

Hi Jonathan, welcome to the forum, and congratulations on your new Luger.

Condolences on the loss of your relative.

We make a very comprehensive new collector's FAQ available as a PDF file here on the forum. Just click on the FAQ link at the top of forum pages and click on the "New Collector's FAQ" link.

Your Luger is a shooter grade pistol because it has been refinished. Because the recoil spring and other parts are blued, it was probably dip reblued, which is a characteristic of Russian Captured and VoPo East German reworked Lugers. Look for a large "X" symbol. Many of these have import marks somewhere too.

The good news is that it doesn't look like the sharp edges were buffed away in the process of refinishing it.

I can't see the rear profile of the frame, but the pistol is likely DWM made. Small markings inside would help identify this. Take pictures in shaded natural sunlight, and use a tripod and camera that can be focused sharply on markings and details.

Edward Tinker · 09-05-2017, 12:41 AM

Welcome
What caliber?

x_man586 · 09-21-2017, 08:30 AM

9mm. I almost wish it was a 30 just because it would be different. A new caliber to learn all about.
I haven't seen any x markings. There is a letter b under the number on the barrel.

09-04-2017, 10:49 PM	#1
x_man586 User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Had this in wrong place. New to me luger. Got this from my grandfather. Not sure how to identify it. The toggle doesn't match but every other number does. It has very little in the way of marks on it.

09-04-2017, 11:08 PM	#2
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Hi Jonathan, welcome to the forum, and congratulations on your new Luger. Condolences on the loss of your relative. We make a very comprehensive new collector's FAQ available as a PDF file here on the forum. Just click on the FAQ link at the top of forum pages and click on the "New Collector's FAQ" link. Your Luger is a shooter grade pistol because it has been refinished. Because the recoil spring and other parts are blued, it was probably dip reblued, which is a characteristic of Russian Captured and VoPo East German reworked Lugers. Look for a large "X" symbol. Many of these have import marks somewhere too. The good news is that it doesn't look like the sharp edges were buffed away in the process of refinishing it. I can't see the rear profile of the frame, but the pistol is likely DWM made. Small markings inside would help identify this. Take pictures in shaded natural sunlight, and use a tripod and camera that can be focused sharply on markings and details. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

09-05-2017, 12:41 AM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	Welcome What caliber? __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

09-21-2017, 08:30 AM	#4
x_man586 User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	9mm. I almost wish it was a 30 just because it would be different. A new caliber to learn all about. I haven't seen any x markings. There is a letter b under the number on the barrel.