1923 long barrel

gto kid · 01-16-2009, 01:42 AM

More questions...I also have a 1923 long barrel safe and loaded marked germany on the barrel. The only thing I find in the book is that it is rare... Has a 11 3/4 inch barrel...
Has anyone come across one of these that can give me some more info.....
Thanks

Edward Tinker · 01-16-2009, 01:46 AM

What book are you using?

A safe and loaded is not common, but long barrels could be ordered in almost any size / length in the past (1930's, 1950's, etc).

I have seen them for sale off and on, although not usually safe n loadeds.

Ed

gto kid · 01-16-2009, 01:52 AM

aaron davis standard catalogue of lugers...all numbers match on the gun

gto kid · 01-16-2009, 01:53 AM

what do you reccomend for a good reference book?
Chris

Dwight Gruber · 01-16-2009, 03:04 PM

Chris,

Davis's book is full of misinformation, search for the review I posted on these Forums when it first became available. Frankly, all the literature is pretty light when it comes to commercial Luger variations; the most informative is probably Jan Still's Weimar Lugers. The best and most current information about Commercial Lugers is to be found in the discussions on this Forum and Jan Still's Forum.

The GERMANY stamped barrel suggests that the barrel was imported into the US as a separate item, and assembled onto the pistol after it arrived here. It would be useful to know the full serial number of the gun and any other markings on the barrel, and of course any photographs would be of interest.

--Dwight

gto kid · 01-17-2009, 02:04 AM

Yes only Germany for markings on barrel. crown N above the side plate, safe and loaded.

gto kid · 01-17-2009, 02:08 AM

sorry I am not the best photographer....Gun is in original blue, about 98% no bumps or bruises, original grips and mag (un numbered) marked Germany as well.. Bore is mint...
Will try for some better pics but can't seem to get the lighting right
Chris

01-16-2009, 01:42 AM	#1
gto kid User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MA Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	1923 long barrel More questions...I also have a 1923 long barrel safe and loaded marked germany on the barrel. The only thing I find in the book is that it is rare... Has a 11 3/4 inch barrel... Has anyone come across one of these that can give me some more info..... Thanks

01-16-2009, 01:46 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	What book are you using? A safe and loaded is not common, but long barrels could be ordered in almost any size / length in the past (1930's, 1950's, etc). I have seen them for sale off and on, although not usually safe n loadeds. 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

01-16-2009, 03:04 PM	#5
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,902 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,318 Times in 431 Posts	Chris, Davis's book is full of misinformation, search for the review I posted on these Forums when it first became available. Frankly, all the literature is pretty light when it comes to commercial Luger variations; the most informative is probably Jan Still's Weimar Lugers. The best and most current information about Commercial Lugers is to be found in the discussions on this Forum and Jan Still's Forum. The GERMANY stamped barrel suggests that the barrel was imported into the US as a separate item, and assembled onto the pistol after it arrived here. It would be useful to know the full serial number of the gun and any other markings on the barrel, and of course any photographs would be of interest. --Dwight Last edited by Dwight Gruber; 01-16-2009 at 03:55 PM.

01-17-2009, 02:04 AM	#6
gto kid User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MA Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Yes only Germany for markings on barrel. crown N above the side plate, safe and loaded. Attached Thumbnails

01-16-2009, 01:52 AM	#3
gto kid User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MA Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	aaron davis standard catalogue of lugers...all numbers match on the gun

01-16-2009, 01:53 AM	#4
gto kid User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MA Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	what do you reccomend for a good reference book? Chris

01-17-2009, 02:08 AM	#7
gto kid User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MA Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	sorry I am not the best photographer....Gun is in original blue, about 98% no bumps or bruises, original grips and mag (un numbered) marked Germany as well.. Bore is mint... Will try for some better pics but can't seem to get the lighting right Chris