No markings on barrel

DrMabuse · 12-01-2018, 02:53 PM

Hello,

I have come across a Luger 1939 42 all matching numbers, but the barrel has no numbers or markings.

I tried to find the answer to my question online, but I cannot. So, does the absence of the ID number and markings mean the barrel was changed at some point?

Thank you

Ric

DonVoigt · 12-01-2018, 03:26 PM

Welcome Ric.
Yes, it quite likely means the barrel was replaced.
A picture would be a help.

aldo35 · 12-01-2018, 10:34 PM

If the barrel was replaced by a German WWll armorer their replacement barrels had inspection stamp on it. The replacement barrel I had had a faint stamp on it that was a eagle over three numbers.

DrMabuse · 12-02-2018, 03:40 AM

Hello,

Thank you both for the quick answers.

No markings at all on the barrel, so I assume it is a post WWII replacement.

Many thanks

kurusu · 12-02-2018, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrMabuse

Hello,

Thank you both for the quick answers.

No markings at all on the barrel, so I assume it is a post WWII replacement.

Many thanks

Check the chamber.

If it doesn't have a step chamber. There is a high probability of being a post war replacement.

DrMabuse · 12-02-2018, 03:12 PM

Hello,

Here are some pictures

Jim Mac · 12-02-2018, 08:38 PM

is the frame chromed? I've got the top to go with it, or I've got the bottom for your top.
mine is a g date chrome upper on a mauser non chromed lower. jim

DonVoigt · 12-03-2018, 04:19 PM

Yes,
Your barrel has been changed. That should not create any problem if done correctly.

pitsword · 12-07-2018, 11:39 AM

The front sight looks like a Finnish sight.

mrerick · 12-07-2018, 03:51 PM

Ric, welcome to the forum.

If you're considering buying this you will want to verify that it fires and cycles properly and that the trigger linkage is properly fitted.

This would be considered a shooter, and should be priced accordingly. $750 or so would be reasonable if all else is correct.

If you're interested in studying Lugers more, we have a very useful FAQ PDF document available. Just follow the FAQ links at the top of every forum page.

Marc

12-01-2018, 02:53 PM	#1
DrMabuse New User Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 3 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	No markings on barrel Hello, I have come across a Luger 1939 42 all matching numbers, but the barrel has no numbers or markings. I tried to find the answer to my question online, but I cannot. So, does the absence of the ID number and markings mean the barrel was changed at some point? Thank you Ric

12-01-2018, 03:26 PM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,442 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Welcome Ric. Yes, it quite likely means the barrel was replaced. A picture would be a help. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie Last edited by Edward Tinker; 12-01-2018 at 05:01 PM.

12-02-2018, 03:40 AM	#4
DrMabuse New User Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 3 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thank you Hello, Thank you both for the quick answers. No markings at all on the barrel, so I assume it is a post WWII replacement. Many thanks

12-02-2018, 03:12 PM	#6
DrMabuse New User Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 3 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Pictures Hello, Here are some pictures Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

12-03-2018, 04:19 PM	#8
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,442 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Yes, Your barrel has been changed. That should not create any problem if done correctly. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

12-01-2018, 10:34 PM	#3
aldo35 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern GA Posts: 343 Thanks: 2,229 Thanked 146 Times in 76 Posts	If the barrel was replaced by a German WWll armorer their replacement barrels had inspection stamp on it. The replacement barrel I had had a faint stamp on it that was a eagle over three numbers.

12-02-2018, 08:38 PM	#7
Jim Mac User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 261 Thanks: 2 Thanked 67 Times in 35 Posts	is the frame chromed? I've got the top to go with it, or I've got the bottom for your top. mine is a g date chrome upper on a mauser non chromed lower. jim

12-07-2018, 11:39 AM	#9
pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 459 Thanks: 3,964 Thanked 103 Times in 83 Posts	The front sight looks like a Finnish sight.

12-07-2018, 03:51 PM	#10
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Ric, welcome to the forum. If you're considering buying this you will want to verify that it fires and cycles properly and that the trigger linkage is properly fitted. This would be considered a shooter, and should be priced accordingly. $750 or so would be reasonable if all else is correct. If you're interested in studying Lugers more, we have a very useful FAQ PDF document available. Just follow the FAQ links at the top of every forum page. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.