Identifying particular model

3006BAR · 08-01-2018, 09:23 PM

I came into possession of a Luger and am not sure of the model.
The top of the receiver reads "1920" with "S/42" on the toggle. Near the safety it reads "GESICHERT" and "1917" on the same side on the forward part of the receiver. Above this is "4271" with the number "19" stamped in several areas. Am I correct in assuming this is a Model 1920 Commercial?

Norme · 08-01-2018, 09:51 PM

Hi Paul,
Welcome to the forum! From your description you have what we call a "mixmaster", a gun assembled from parts from several different guns. The frame, with 1917 stamped on it, is from a 1917 Navy Luger, the toggle marked S/42 is from a Mauser made Luger dated between 1935 and 1939. You get the idea! Post some photos and perhaps we can identify some of the other parts.
Regards, Norm

JTD · 08-01-2018, 09:53 PM

I think you may have a parts gun with a 1917 navy frame. Weimar 1920 property stamp on the upper. Mauser toggle. Pictures would verify this is a parts gun.

JTD · 08-01-2018, 09:54 PM

Norm, we were typing in unison.......

HerrKaiser · 08-01-2018, 10:26 PM

Sounds like a real mongrel

rhuff · 08-02-2018, 05:00 PM

It likely is a mixmaster, as stated above, but if it functions correctly, it will be a good shooter for you. Lugers are a lot of fun to shoot, and scary accurate if you do your part.

08-01-2018, 09:23 PM	#1
3006BAR New User Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Identifying particular model I came into possession of a Luger and am not sure of the model. The top of the receiver reads "1920" with "S/42" on the toggle. Near the safety it reads "GESICHERT" and "1917" on the same side on the forward part of the receiver. Above this is "4271" with the number "19" stamped in several areas. Am I correct in assuming this is a Model 1920 Commercial?

08-01-2018, 10:26 PM	#5
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 848 Thanks: 784 Thanked 861 Times in 411 Posts	Sounds like a real mongrel __________________ -QM Looking for Mauser S/42 toggle train #22

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rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	It likely is a mixmaster, as stated above, but if it functions correctly, it will be a good shooter for you. Lugers are a lot of fun to shoot, and scary accurate if you do your part. __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

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08-01-2018, 09:51 PM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Paul, Welcome to the forum! From your description you have what we call a "mixmaster", a gun assembled from parts from several different guns. The frame, with 1917 stamped on it, is from a 1917 Navy Luger, the toggle marked S/42 is from a Mauser made Luger dated between 1935 and 1939. You get the idea! Post some photos and perhaps we can identify some of the other parts. Regards, Norm

08-01-2018, 09:53 PM	#3
JTD User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 425 Thanks: 217 Thanked 408 Times in 149 Posts	I think you may have a parts gun with a 1917 navy frame. Weimar 1920 property stamp on the upper. Mauser toggle. Pictures would verify this is a parts gun.

08-01-2018, 09:54 PM	#4
JTD User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 425 Thanks: 217 Thanked 408 Times in 149 Posts	Norm, we were typing in unison.......