Script w

Jim Van Eldik · 12-13-2001, 02:12 PM

One last question folks. What does the script w on the front of my 1939 Mauser made Luger signify? I found it on the suffix chart, but I don't know what it means.

Jim

Johnny Peppers · 12-13-2001, 02:49 PM

If it is under the serial number on the front of the frame, it is the letter suffix to the serial number and as such is a part of the full serial number. The 1939 Mausers went into the z suffix block.

John Sabato · 12-13-2001, 03:52 PM

with the same numerical serial number as your, nd yours was produced in the "w" production run...

You should make sure that this "w" is recorded on any official paperwork related to this pistol as part of the serial number.

Paperwork like Insurance records, firearms registrations (if you need them in your state) and estate inventories...

That "w" distinguishes your Luger from the others that are stamped with the same numerical serial number...

-regards,

John

lugerholsterrepair · 12-13-2001, 10:29 PM

The Germans made 10,000 lugers and then changed suffix letters. Such as 10,000 a , 10,000 b etc. On and on. Some runs went the distance others only went so far...a study in itself. Jerry Burney

Jay Newman · 12-14-2001, 03:39 AM

I have a 1940 Code 42 with a serial number 14xxe, and the local sheriff contacted me about a stolen Luger with a serial number 14xx. It took some time and research to convince him that the fact that the stolen pistol did not have the "e" suffix meant that my Luger was not the one that had been stolen. It is extremely important to include the letter suffix on any records that you may have on your own pistols.

Johnny Peppers · 12-14-2001, 12:22 PM

You also need to record the year of production along with the serial number and suffix as the serial number and suffix have been repeated in 40 years of manufacture. Then you have the P38's that were serial numbered the same way.

How did the Sheriff's office obtain the serial number of your Luger?

Jay Newman · 12-15-2001, 10:49 PM

The Sheriff's Office got the serial number of my Luger when I filled out the necessary registration papers at the FFL dealer where it had to be sent following my purchase. I have applied for my own C & R FFL, but haven't received it as yet.

12-13-2001, 02:12 PM	#1
Jim Van Eldik User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Script w One last question folks. What does the script w on the front of my 1939 Mauser made Luger signify? I found it on the suffix chart, but I don't know what it means. Jim

12-13-2001, 02:49 PM	#2
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Script w If it is under the serial number on the front of the frame, it is the letter suffix to the serial number and as such is a part of the full serial number. The 1939 Mausers went into the z suffix block.

12-13-2001, 03:52 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	It means that there were multiple Lugers produced in 1939 with the same numerical serial number as your, nd yours was produced in the "w" production run... You should make sure that this "w" is recorded on any official paperwork related to this pistol as part of the serial number. Paperwork like Insurance records, firearms registrations (if you need them in your state) and estate inventories... That "w" distinguishes your Luger from the others that are stamped with the same numerical serial number... -regards, John

12-13-2001, 10:29 PM	#4
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Re: It means that there were multiple Lugers produced in 1939 The Germans made 10,000 lugers and then changed suffix letters. Such as 10,000 a , 10,000 b etc. On and on. Some runs went the distance others only went so far...a study in itself. Jerry Burney

12-14-2001, 03:39 AM	#5
Jay Newman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sequim, WA Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: It means that there were multiple Lugers produced in 1939 I have a 1940 Code 42 with a serial number 14xxe, and the local sheriff contacted me about a stolen Luger with a serial number 14xx. It took some time and research to convince him that the fact that the stolen pistol did not have the "e" suffix meant that my Luger was not the one that had been stolen. It is extremely important to include the letter suffix on any records that you may have on your own pistols.

12-14-2001, 12:22 PM	#6
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: It means that there were multiple Lugers produced in 1939 You also need to record the year of production along with the serial number and suffix as the serial number and suffix have been repeated in 40 years of manufacture. Then you have the P38's that were serial numbered the same way. How did the Sheriff's office obtain the serial number of your Luger?

12-15-2001, 10:49 PM	#7
Jay Newman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sequim, WA Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: It means that there were multiple Lugers produced in 1939 The Sheriff's Office got the serial number of my Luger when I filled out the necessary registration papers at the FFL dealer where it had to be sent following my purchase. I have applied for my own C & R FFL, but haven't received it as yet.