Mystery Luger

mr.109 · 04-30-2008, 10:36 PM

I have in my possession a Luger that was possibly used in 3 different regimes by the markings & features on this gun. Here is what I have: The Luger is a 4" 9mm DWM with a double date of 1920 over 1918. The lower front grip-strap is stamped with the following: 10.18. The 10 is 1/8" and the 18 is 3/32". All numbers match on this Luger except for the grips, barrel and magazine. These 3 items are NOT original to the gun and are Nazi marked as follows:

BARREL: Only markings on barrel are Ku test fire proof; 655 acceptance mark and the number '64' on top of front sight base.

GRIPS: Both panels are stamped with the 655 acceptance mark; right panel has the letter 'V' stamped and the left panel has the number '42' stamped into it.

MAGAZINE: It is blued with the black plastic base and is stamped with FXO, P08 and the 37 proof.

The gun is 85% finish overall and even the barrel, grips & magazine shows wear consistent with this. I am mystified by the 10.18. stampings on the front grip strap and the 64 on the front sight. Is this a WWI then a Weimar and then a Nazi issue Luger? What is the value of this gun? Any comments or insights regarding this Luger would be greatly appreciated!

04-30-2008, 10:36 PM	#1
mr.109 User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mystery Luger I have in my possession a Luger that was possibly used in 3 different regimes by the markings & features on this gun. Here is what I have: The Luger is a 4" 9mm DWM with a double date of 1920 over 1918. The lower front grip-strap is stamped with the following: 10.18. The 10 is 1/8" and the 18 is 3/32". All numbers match on this Luger except for the grips, barrel and magazine. These 3 items are NOT original to the gun and are Nazi marked as follows: BARREL: Only markings on barrel are Ku test fire proof; 655 acceptance mark and the number '64' on top of front sight base. GRIPS: Both panels are stamped with the 655 acceptance mark; right panel has the letter 'V' stamped and the left panel has the number '42' stamped into it. MAGAZINE: It is blued with the black plastic base and is stamped with FXO, P08 and the 37 proof. The gun is 85% finish overall and even the barrel, grips & magazine shows wear consistent with this. I am mystified by the 10.18. stampings on the front grip strap and the 64 on the front sight. Is this a WWI then a Weimar and then a Nazi issue Luger? What is the value of this gun? Any comments or insights regarding this Luger would be greatly appreciated!