What is the number beneath serial number?

howieb38 · 05-02-2012, 04:31 PM

On two of my Lugers, both 1939s, one a Mauser Banner Police C, the other a 42, there is the number 8,82 stamped under (meaning below) the serial number on the bottom of the barrel on both guns. This is the only place that the number appears on each pistol.
I can't find any mention of it when I Google it. Does anyone out there know what the significance of this number means??? I have other Lugers, but it only appears on the 1939 models.

alanint · 05-02-2012, 04:56 PM

This is the diameter of the bore from land to land, as measured by the factory and stamped on the barrel. You will sometimes see 8.81 or 8.83, but it is usually 8.82

howieb38 · 05-02-2012, 05:01 PM

Thanks for the fast and accurate reply. The site is a great place to learn about Lugers. It's a brain trust.

I ment to say, Thanks Alanint.

padredan · 05-02-2012, 05:32 PM

allso that means it is 9mm

Edward Tinker · 05-02-2012, 05:33 PM

It is also in the FAQ, that and the 'stickies' at the top of each page (New Collectors area) and on other pages have some great info

Sky Zero · 10-12-2012, 12:21 PM

Mine is 8.84. Anybody have one that high?

John Sabato · 10-12-2012, 05:48 PM

Here is a cut from the blueprints showing the manufacturing acceptance tolerance... (If you want the whole set of blueprints, see the For Sale Forum Stickies!)

05-02-2012, 04:31 PM	#1
howieb38 User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Florida and New Jersey Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	What is the number beneath serial number? On two of my Lugers, both 1939s, one a Mauser Banner Police C, the other a 42, there is the number 8,82 stamped under (meaning below) the serial number on the bottom of the barrel on both guns. This is the only place that the number appears on each pistol. I can't find any mention of it when I Google it. Does anyone out there know what the significance of this number means??? I have other Lugers, but it only appears on the 1939 models.

05-02-2012, 05:01 PM	#3
howieb38 User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Florida and New Jersey Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks alanit Thanks for the fast and accurate reply. The site is a great place to learn about Lugers. It's a brain trust. I ment to say, Thanks Alanint.

05-02-2012, 05:32 PM	#4
padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	allso that means it is 9mm __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

10-12-2012, 05:48 PM	#7
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	Barrel Specification Tolerance Here is a cut from the blueprints showing the manufacturing acceptance tolerance... (If you want the whole set of blueprints, see the For Sale Forum Stickies!) Attached Thumbnails __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

05-02-2012, 04:56 PM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	This is the diameter of the bore from land to land, as measured by the factory and stamped on the barrel. You will sometimes see 8.81 or 8.83, but it is usually 8.82

05-02-2012, 05:33 PM	#5
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	It is also in the FAQ, that and the 'stickies' at the top of each page (New Collectors area) and on other pages have some great info

10-12-2012, 12:21 PM	#6
Sky Zero User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 308 Thanks: 134 Thanked 43 Times in 30 Posts	Mine is 8.84. Anybody have one that high?