Newbie with 1st Luger 9mm

Techmike · 04-25-2018, 12:46 PM

Greetings. New to Lugers and this forum. What a great resource this place is! I have long wanted a Luger, saw my first one as a young-un when Lt. Col Henry Arps, a WW2 P-47 pilot, showed me his German pistol collection. I recently ran across one at an Ohio gun show, the seller said he had shot it and it was in working order - plus it was within my budget. I have no expectations that is anything special, it does not have much in the way of markings - just a HK in a circle on the top of the receiver, 7714 stamped on both sides and what looks like 7 on the inside of the side plate. Came with a holster, I can see no markings on that. I would like your expert opinions on just where & when it might come from. I have uploaded 11 pics - please let me know if there is anything else I can provide. I received no history from the seller, he acquired it in a trade.
Thanks!
Mike

04-25-2018, 12:46 PM	#1
Techmike User Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Newbie with 1st Luger 9mm Greetings. New to Lugers and this forum. What a great resource this place is! I have long wanted a Luger, saw my first one as a young-un when Lt. Col Henry Arps, a WW2 P-47 pilot, showed me his German pistol collection. I recently ran across one at an Ohio gun show, the seller said he had shot it and it was in working order - plus it was within my budget. I have no expectations that is anything special, it does not have much in the way of markings - just a HK in a circle on the top of the receiver, 7714 stamped on both sides and what looks like 7 on the inside of the side plate. Came with a holster, I can see no markings on that. I would like your expert opinions on just where & when it might come from. I have uploaded 11 pics - please let me know if there is anything else I can provide. I received no history from the seller, he acquired it in a trade. Thanks! Mike Attached Thumbnails