Help dating a Radom & a C-96

Nyles · 01-01-2007, 04:26 AM

Hi, I was hoping someone could help me with approximate dates of manufacture for a pair of handguns - an L-series Radom (Nazi three lever) and a prewar Commercial C-96, sn 96989. Thanks!

Edward Tinker · 01-01-2007, 11:16 AM

Nyles, welcome to the forum. I assume some members may know, but interesting you would ask these questions on the "luger" forum as your first question...

Ed

c3006 · 01-01-2007, 11:29 AM

I understand why Ed,you dont have to lurk here long to see that the people on this forum are the most helpfull and polite on the internet. Most other places have a high level of smart allecs that does not seem to be found here.

clint

Edward Tinker · 01-01-2007, 12:15 PM

except for me!

Happy New year clint,

ed

Nyles · 01-01-2007, 02:17 PM

I read on Gunboards that there's a good knowledge base here on German issued pistols in general. Thought I'd try my luck.

Unfortunately, being Canadian (and about 10 years old when our current firearms laws took effect), Luger collecting is pretty much a closed avenue to me - the only Luger I can legally own (other than a Navy or Artillery, which I can't afford, or a rebarelled Finn, which I can't find) would have an extended barrel. I'd rather have no Luger than bastardise an original one.

c3006 · 01-01-2007, 02:42 PM

Happy new year back at ya Ed,it has not gone unnoticed by me that you are almost always the first to welcome a newcomer and help when you can. Even though I don't have a clue on the question asked on this thread I predict is will be forthcoming. clint

bbirder · 01-01-2007, 08:17 PM

Looks like 1905 on the c96. Check this link.

http://oldguns.net/sn_php/c96lookup.php

Nyles · 01-02-2007, 12:13 AM

Thank you, that's quite helpful. Anyone have anythig on the Radom?

01-01-2007, 04:26 AM	#1
Nyles New User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help dating a Radom & a C-96 Hi, I was hoping someone could help me with approximate dates of manufacture for a pair of handguns - an L-series Radom (Nazi three lever) and a prewar Commercial C-96, sn 96989. Thanks!

01-01-2007, 11:29 AM	#3
c3006 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: east tn Posts: 526 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	I understand why Ed,you dont have to lurk here long to see that the people on this forum are the most helpfull and polite on the internet. Most other places have a high level of smart allecs that does not seem to be found here. clint __________________ Men Accustomed unto thier arms and their liberties will never endure the yoke. James Harrington 1776

01-01-2007, 12:15 PM	#4
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	except for me! Happy New year clint, ed __________________ 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

01-01-2007, 02:42 PM	#6
c3006 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: east tn Posts: 526 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Happy new year back at ya Ed,it has not gone unnoticed by me that you are almost always the first to welcome a newcomer and help when you can. Even though I don't have a clue on the question asked on this thread I predict is will be forthcoming. clint __________________ Men Accustomed unto thier arms and their liberties will never endure the yoke. James Harrington 1776

01-01-2007, 11:16 AM	#2
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	Nyles, welcome to the forum. I assume some members may know, but interesting you would ask these questions on the "luger" forum as your first question... Ed

01-01-2007, 02:17 PM	#5
Nyles New User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I read on Gunboards that there's a good knowledge base here on German issued pistols in general. Thought I'd try my luck. Unfortunately, being Canadian (and about 10 years old when our current firearms laws took effect), Luger collecting is pretty much a closed avenue to me - the only Luger I can legally own (other than a Navy or Artillery, which I can't afford, or a rebarelled Finn, which I can't find) would have an extended barrel. I'd rather have no Luger than bastardise an original one.

01-01-2007, 08:17 PM	#7
bbirder User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looks like 1905 on the c96. Check this link. http://oldguns.net/sn_php/c96lookup.php

01-02-2007, 12:13 AM	#8
Nyles New User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you, that's quite helpful. Anyone have anythig on the Radom?