Shown below are some other national contract markings, indicators of the widespread issue of the luger pistol at the time. Except for the made in germany frame stamp, these are all typical dwmgerman markings. A pristine luger top, a luger with import markings bottom. This luger is a toggle locked, recoil operated, semiautomatic pistol that is chambered in 9mm parabellum. Luger proofacceptance mark identification guide 18981945 this is one of a series of identification guides for small arms.
Wwi german brown leather holster for luger p08 pistol. The grip safety was never accepted by the german army upon the adoption of the luger by the army in 1908 and the german navy also dropped this feature at the begining of wwi but it was present in examples issued to the kaiserliche marine between 19041914. Such as who made it dwm or erfurt serial number range, are there unit markings on the grip strap. What i do know is the date of the gun and dwm deutsche waffen is on the chambers.
Identify your german luger 761b by the serial number, proof symbol, production year stamp and the manufacturers mark. P08 luger parabellum items for sale historical parts. While the model of a pistol is not always necessary for identification, it is needed in certain cases. I tried to make it as straight forward as possible. The serial number is 4691 m, and it has unit markings on the front grip frame as follows 2.
Had an idea what it was but wasnt sure and couldnt find any markings i recognized to confirm who made it or when. This is a very good example of a scarce dwm model 1900 american eagle test luger that was purchased in august 1901 by the u. Manual safety blocks the firing pin for safe handling and storage. Though the pistol is recognized by its exposed barrel and butt that fits into ones palm, the most reliable form of identification is by serial number. This photo shows the main types of japanese handguns. This survival gun, the toz had three barrels and a swingout.
This video looks at the different markings that can be found on the luger and p38 pistol series with examples at hand. This luger is minty inside and is a truly beautiful top rate gun. Ive pictured the tool and an up close pic of the markings but i. Unlike military lugers, there is no production year stamped into the top of the front receiver ring. I just dont have the eyes to make out the makers mark. The unit marks found on this model of luger are located on the front grip strap. Plus is there a book you know i can look at about this. Original blue in 80% condition with marks, light oxidation and. We strive to provide pictures so you can judge for yourself if the gun meets your criteria. Germany was in disarray between the two world wars, lugers issued. By 1934, the hipower design was complete and ready to be produced. The 1929 swiss, replete with tool marks and red plastic handle, is no thing of beauty. Luger brought 746 rounds of this new ammunition to the march 1907 trials with his.
The pistole parabellumor parabellumpistole pistol parabellum, commonly known as just. Would anyone know the value of an old german luger. As indicated by this guns toggle and receiver markings, it was manufac. Wwii german army officers luger p08 pistol gun holster leather beltleo. I picked up a nice dwm, 1921 luger with a unit mark on the front of the grip frame.
Soon to celebrate its its native german, lange pistole evolution of the pistol introduced. Up for auction is an original wwi era german military hard shell dark brown leather holster for the luger p08 pistol. The side of the chamber with the eagle over 655 sub variation 1. There are some very faint ink stamp unit markings under the flap, could not get it to show in the photos.
The grips appear to be original on the 36, but i am not sure about the 18. It is a guide to where to find information on the site. The star burst s on the grip strap is a post war berlin police unit marking. I cant seem to fine any books to say what this means. In april 1900 the ordnance board authorized an order for 1,000 dwm model 1900 luger pistols, which were delivered in two separate lots. The german military began using luger pistols in 1908. Need grip safety spring for 1906 luger gunboards dot com. It is fed by an 8 round detachable box magazine but it can also be fed so using a 32 round detachable drum. Import markings on firearms rock island auction company.
According to the luger story there should be proof marks and sns stamped in the wood. I have a 1918 and a 1936 luger and neither one has any markings on the inside of the grip panels. No sales outside of the united states or to chicago, new york, or new jerseysorry. My two luger p08 pistols dated 1912 and 1939 with holster here you can watch a documentary about the luger pistol for more information. Browse all new and used luger pistols for sale and buy with confidence from guns. Can anyone tell me the unit and any other details they might have. The front and rear grip straps and the condition of the grips leads one to believe this parabellum spent more time in the holster than in the hands of the original owner. On the front of the grip, im told, is the unit marking to which it was issued. Germanys longbarreled artillery luger combines firepower, elegance and. The wood grips are like new the pistol has been kept in a walnut felt lined box for as long as i can remember and my grandpa only shot it on may 8th the anniversary of v e day other than that. Be sure to describe all proof marks as fully and carefully as possible i. It utilizes a front blade sight and a v notch rear sight located on the rear link. Masons good article on these mauser pocket pistols, i see they ran from 1914 to 1921.
Bill ruger praised the lugers 145 55 for americans grip angle and duplicated it in. How to identify a german luger 761b gone outdoors your. Numbered in the commercial fashion, all numbers match inside and out on the gun, and, of course, there are no importers markings anywhere on the gun. I cannot find a schematic of the early model luger showing this. While initially intended for use by german artillery units who could not be. We can thus logically assume it is the weapon number in the unit. There is a property number or unit number 78 on the right rear section of. This all matching 42 coded luger was manufactured by mauser in 1939. Build custom ar15 tactical operator level assault rifle firearm.
It is not a bringback but one he bought from a vet buddy in the late 1960s. Underside of same units shows loss of front railing caused. The sunburst, i believe, is a police marking, rather strange to see on the particular luger, but. The pistol is a vopo pistol used by the east germans. This article regarding the use of witness marks during the manufacture, installation and rebarreling of luger pistols was researched and authored my member dwight gruber who has granted permission for it to be posted permanently for reference on the lugerforum.
Model 1914 police unit marked speculation on a varied history s. Almost every part of the pistol was numbered with the last two digits of the serial number and they should match on an original gun. By 1931, the browning hipower design incorporated a shortened round magazine, a curved rear grip strap, and a barrel bushing that was integral to the slide assembly. Saw this yesterday afternoon in a local gun shop junk box. The cover closes the holder over the pistol grip and is closed by a strap locked on a spherical rivet. Approximately 800 were shipped 26 october 1901 serial numbers. German luger collectibles luger gunsinvestment grade.
Luger identification form there are approximately 3,000 known variations of luger parabellum pistols please answer all questions on this form completely to help identify your particular specimen. The luger is dwm manufactured and seems to be the standard model in all respects. The bluing is worn on the front and back grip straps and the barrel and frame show some. Dwm commercial model 1906 american eagle luger semiautomatic pistol. Get the best deals on luger holster when you shop the largest online selection at. My two luger p08 pistols dated 1912 and 1939 with holster. To the best of our knowledge, all the examples shown are original pre1945 manufacture. Herbert schmidt revolvers can be distinguished by a variety of markings, including a buffalo on the grip on models 21s or sierra six, hs on the grips or stamped on the butt frame or cylinder, or herbert schmidt stamped under the left grip. Shes in pretty rough shape but still shoots and is all matching except for one pin.
Many wwi examples have unit issue marks on the front grip straps. My best guess is that the front grip strap marking is some sort of german police marking. It has the very early marinen navy proof and the nazi baltic sea markings on the grip strap. Vgc original checkered grips with 17r 56 unit marking. This has a adjustable rear sight and recently added unit marks on the back strap. Also, in looking at the grip safety device, i cannot for the life of me see where the spring might go, or what type of spring it needs, coil, flat any advice. New zealands specialist firearms auction house auction 57. G date 1935 mauser s42 baltic sea nazi navy archived. Researching your japanese handgun if you are visiting this site to research basic information on a japanese handgun you have just inherited or acquired, this section is for you. Reproduction made from a 1920 commercial luger by adding a navy length bbl, a navy rear toggle, and adding proofs and dates to the frame and receiver. S42 stamped luger p06 with strange sun stamp in the front grip strap. The grips should be wood, the finish salt blued not rust blued.
I figure the 44 is the date of manufacture but could any of you shed some light on the rest, im not so knowledgeable about german regiments during the war. German police lugers and their markings 19181958 edward b. Unit, both past and present who have contributed to this compilation of information. The photograph on the left shows the front grip strap and unit marking while the picture on the right is a close up of this marking. California sales are ok with proper dealerstate authorization we. The first official german stormtroop unit was authorized on 2. All firearms are sold in compliance with all federal, state and local laws. Hello all, my stepfather has a luger pistol that his father brought back from the war. The trigger, takedown lever, safety, and ejector will be blued, not straw color. Navy luger in 9mm caliber spectacular original gun w unit markings. Everything looks good except the grip safety spring is missing.
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