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Thanks: 33. Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts. Breakdown of P08 markings. Hi all, When I first joined the forum I posted some pics of my P08 for some general feedback and received some great information that I really appreciated. This time however I decided to post a complete breakdown of my P08 showing all the marking I could find with the hope ...It is indeed a commercial Luger; what is now termed an "Alphabet" Luger produced in the mid-1920's. The suffix letter is a "p" and is part of the serial number 2081p. The Alphabet commercial Lugers are thought to be the most commonly encountered models and most are in 7.65mm (.30 Luger). While perhaps the most common model, the …Sep 6, 2022 ... ... Luger - proof marks, acceptance marks, serial numbers, and variations in finish and construction. The book is just over 300 pages, divided ...1491 posts · Joined 2006. #3 · Mar 3, 2021. Your Luger was produced in early 1939 as Mauser progressed from the 1938 S/42 to the 1939-42. There is a letter suffix on the front of the frame which should be a n,o,p,or q. The condition of the finish appears to show it has spent some time in a moist environment, possibly sitting in the holster ...Kreighoff Waffenfabrik was a smallish arms company that wanted to get into major contracts with the rearming German military in the 1930s. They began by bidding on a contract for 10,000 Luger pistols for the Luftwaffe, and won. Krieghoff had previously worked as a subcontractor for the Simson company rebuilding Lugers under the Weimar …

Luger pistol. The Pistole Parabellum or Parabellum-Pistole ( Pistol Parabellum ), commonly known as just the Luger or Luger P08, [10] is a toggle-locked recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol. The Luger was produced in several models and by several nations from 1898 to 1949. The design was first patented by Georg Luger.

4" barrel, 9mm caliber. Last two digits of year of manufacture—41 or 42—stamped over chamber. There is a stock lug and Mauser banner on front toggle link. Extractor and safety both marked. Proofmarks were commercial. Grips are walnut or black plastic. Approximately 2,000 manufactured for sale to Nazi political groups.1916 luger markings Unit Markings. Hello everybody, Could someone tell me what is this marking on luger 1916 : 1.M.G.K.J.R.64.8.

The second thing I observed was that the instrument which strikes Luger witness marks must be extremely thin and extremely sharp, unlike the chisel I had at hand. Test strike #1 on the example picture is actually a double strike, because on the first strike the chisel moved too far back onto the receiver.I don't see a lightening bolt "3" or "E" under the sn on the frame. I don't have my books to check if a "ns" no suffix block was made in 1940, but on the way from the "z" block back to the "a" block there is a no-suffix block. Values: These were selling for $600 or so the last time a bunch were imported a few years ago. DWM Luger P-08 9mm Pistol. The DWM Luger that is the subject of this review. Photo by Chuck Hawks. The Luger (Pistole Parabellum or P-08) is perhaps the most aesthetically and ergonomically pleasing of all autoloading centerfire pistols. It is also one of the strongest, most accurate and most recognizable service pistols ever made. The second thing I observed was that the instrument which strikes Luger witness marks must be extremely thin and extremely sharp, unlike the chisel I had at hand. Test strike #1 on the example picture is actually a double strike, because on the first strike the chisel moved too far back onto the receiver.

I don't see a lightening bolt "3" or "E" under the sn on the frame. I don't have my books to check if a "ns" no suffix block was made in 1940, but on the way from the "z" block back to the "a" block there is a no-suffix block. Values: These were selling for $600 or so the last time a bunch were imported a few years ago.

Basically, the toggle and lower parts are all marked 00. The slide matches itself, side plate and slide release are totally M/M. Its completely full of old dried cosmoline inside. Some light surface rust , but most is coming off with some break free. Minor pitting that is not into the metal, just surface mottling.

Hummel markings are the marks found on the underside of a Hummel figurine. These marks are used to date and authenticate a Hummel figurine. The marking usually displays the logo of...An easier way to initially identify your Luger is to categorize by toggle marking first - then by chamber marking within groups (chronologically for dated chambers). Once you …"History Writ in Steel-German Police Markings 1900-1936, Don Maus, Attribution:New Insights 1. Chapter 4, p. 64 & Chapter 7, pp. 113-114 – A combination of new information and reconsideration leads me to believe that the Type 3 markings S.D.I, II, III, IV and VI represented the large Schupo commands in Essen, Wuppertal, Düsseldorf, …Unusual Luger. Odd Grip Strap Markings. Just bought this saturday at the tulsa gun show from a guy walking around. The pistol has the same finish throughout just like a nicely done VOPO. No import marks. Top part is a Commercial 1939 mauser banner. Bottom has different serial.Feb 20, 2013 · The change to hot salt blue was mid 1937. The WWII German Navy obtained their pistols through the Army. They have all the normal acceptance and proof marks of the Army P.08, but are identified by their Navy property mark on either the frontstrap or rear strap. The property mark is preceded by an O for Ostee (Baltic Sea) or N for Nordsee (North ... These markings were added well after the pistol was produced, yours should not have them- unless it has a similar post war history. 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie since 1891 Ferlach provisional proof for multi barrel guns. 1892-1918 Prague provisional proof for rifles. 1892-1918 Ferlach black powder proof for rifles. 1892-1918 Prague black powder proof for rifles. 1892-1918 Weipert black powder proof for rifles. 1892-1918 Vienna black powder proof for rifles. 1918-1938 Ferlach black powder proof for rifles.

The Luger Pistol - Identification & Value. The Luger pistol has a shape and design like no other pistol from the same era. The Luger can be identified by the toggle joint on top of the firearm directly in front of the V-shaped rear sight. At the end of the barrel is a V-blade sight to match. These simple sights help with accuracy past 50 yards.Basically, the toggle and lower parts are all marked 00. The slide matches itself, side plate and slide release are totally M/M. Its completely full of old dried cosmoline inside. Some light surface rust , but most is coming off with some break free. Minor pitting that is not into the metal, just surface mottling.Some Spreewerk P.38s appear to be marked "cvq", however that is likely due to a damaged die stamp, where the leg of the "y" was missing. A Canadian solider inspecting a captured P.38. Now that you know a little more about this somewhat uncommon P.38 manufacturer, view this chart in order to determine the production date …4" barrel, 9mm caliber. Last two digits of year of manufacture—41 or 42—stamped over chamber. There is a stock lug and Mauser banner on front toggle link. Extractor and safety both marked. Proofmarks were commercial. Grips are walnut or black plastic. Approximately 2,000 manufactured for sale to Nazi political groups.Thanked 354 Times in 138 Posts. Swiss Commercial Markings. All the Swiss Lugers that I have had the pleasure of examining have had a Cross/V, Cross/N or a Cross/M control proof.. The pistol examples with a P was a marking for sale or release to the public. There are some dealers that identify their Lugers that have no P marks as …

Weight. 0.870 kg. Contributor: C. Peter Chen. The Parabellum Pistole 08 (P08) recoil-operated semi-automatic pistols were originally designed by Georg Luger of Loewe & Company in the United States in 1898, which attributed to their popular nick name "Luger". The firm fought hard to secure a military contract, but the heavy price tags of these ...

May 5, 2016 · Re: Luger markings identification - help. Post by von thoma » 07 May 2016, 02:26. I think it's a P08 made by DWM ( Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken ). 14. German military proof. Found on barrel and breechblock, 1908-1913, and breechblock only, 1914-1918. " The right to believe is the right of those who don't know ". 18247 posts · Joined 2003. #11 · Sep 1, 2020. I have only seen E/D on magazines - must have been who was assigned to the factory, the Haenel factory who supplied magazines to the police, if I remember right. Edward Tinker - Co-Author of Police Lugers & Simson Lugers - Veteran Bring Backs Vol 1-4.Jun 27, 2020 ... Luger Appraisals #appraisals #luger #value #firearms. Brad Simpson ... Lugers and P38 Markings. MarshalZhukov•128K views · 25:57. Go to channel ...Jan C Still RIP. 4384 posts · Joined 2003. #2 · Feb 23, 2005. Balder. The two stamps to the left are a crown/E (or G?) and a crown/B German Army acceptance stamps and the stamp on the right is a German eagle test proof. The reported 1911 DWM serial range is 4089b-166f. The L is almost certainally an "e" or "c".Outstanding Luger and unit marking! It is for the Jäger zu Pferde, mounted riflemen. My guess is that it is marked to the 11th Jäger zu Pferde Battalion, 1st Eskadron, weapon number 22.Herb, the answer is yes. There is on the barrel eagle/N (Nitro proof) and eagle/J (= Instandsetzung; repair). According the German gun proof law it was necessary to reproof a gun when a substantial repair was carried out. A new barrel is such a case. The repaired or replaced part of the gun received the eagle/J marking.DWM Luger P-08 9mm Pistol. The DWM Luger that is the subject of this review. Photo by Chuck Hawks. The Luger (Pistole Parabellum or P-08) is perhaps the most aesthetically and ergonomically pleasing of all autoloading centerfire pistols. It is also one of the strongest, most accurate and most recognizable service pistols ever made.1900-1918: Luger Unit Markings Luger Unit Markings. Jump to Latest Follow ... Have a 1915 DWM Luger. The grip is marked 105.R.9. with the R 25% taller than the numbers. Can you please help me with the unit and any other information you might have. Thanks in advance.There are a huge number of variations, and many markings to become familiar with, as well as many markings. The more rare a Luger, the more opportunity for fraud and fakery. The Goeff Sturgess and Joachim Goertz book on the Borchardt and Luger Automatic Pistols continues to amaze me as one of the most thoroughly researched historically ...

Thanks: 33. Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts. Breakdown of P08 markings. Hi all, When I first joined the forum I posted some pics of my P08 for some general feedback and received some great information that I really appreciated. This time however I decided to post a complete breakdown of my P08 showing all the marking I could find with the …

2479 posts · Joined 2003. #12 · Mar 29, 2016. P-08 means "Pistole, Model of 1908" which is a military designation for a 9mm pistol purchased for military use only. The commercial 7.65mm Lugers are not military pistols by virtue of their caliber.

Some Spreewerk P.38s appear to be marked "cvq", however that is likely due to a damaged die stamp, where the leg of the "y" was missing. A Canadian solider inspecting a captured P.38. Now that you know a little more about this somewhat uncommon P.38 manufacturer, view this chart in order to determine the production date of your example.since 1891 Ferlach provisional proof for multi barrel guns. 1892-1918 Prague provisional proof for rifles. 1892-1918 Ferlach black powder proof for rifles. 1892-1918 Prague black powder proof for rifles. 1892-1918 Weipert black powder proof for rifles. 1892-1918 Vienna black powder proof for rifles. 1918-1938 Ferlach black powder proof for rifles.Dec 28, 2021 · When starting with Lugers, I recommend studying before buying guns. There are a huge number of variations, and many markings to become familiar with, as well as many markings. The more rare a Luger, the more opportunity for fraud and fakery. Herb, the answer is yes. There is on the barrel eagle/N (Nitro proof) and eagle/J (= Instandsetzung; repair). According the German gun proof law it was necessary to reproof a gun when a substantial repair was carried out. A new barrel is such a case. The repaired or replaced part of the gun received the eagle/J marking.Mar 13, 2015 ... DWM provided two sample Luger pistols chambered in .45 ACP for testing, with serial numbers 1 and 2. The fate of serial number 1 is unknown, as ...Are you a fan of Mark’s Work Warehouse and looking to shop online? You’re in luck. Mark’s Work Warehouse offers a convenient and user-friendly online shopping experience that allow...Weapon 44. The regiment was part of the Bavarian 4th Infantry Division which fought on the Western Front for most of the First World War. The Luger is DWM manufactured and seems to be the standard model in all respects. With the DWM manufacture, it is a WWI Luger. After the end of WWI, DWM was "dissolved".

P08 BMD 4.1. WA464D. Eagle/Swastika. The gun is stamped 655 on left side of slide in 3 places. Front above trigger guard is marked 233 and 8881 underneath. Top is marked 1940, 33, 42, and 33 33. Right side is marked 233, and 33 33 33. Also has the swastikas on the right side forward of slide and on barrel.Whatever flavor (s) of the Luger trip your trigger, learn as much as you can about those models, their markings, and the history around that era. Knowledge is …Estimated value of 1918-1920 German Luger. Whats the value of a Luger with matching markings, 6235 w/matching 35 on every part. DWM and 8.82 underneath the 6235 under the barrel. Wood base w/wood buttons on the clip to match the wood ... by tenelli.Last edited by RylanBrissette; 07-23-2009 at 10:26 PM. It looks like you have a very interesting Luger to shoot. This gun started life as a DWM Commercial Luger (c/N proof) and sometime--probably in the early 30s--it was reworked and proofed by the Heeres Zeugamt (weapons depot) at Spandau (SU25) for military use.Instagram:https://instagram. fedex akron ohjack hibbs twittersniperwolf namedave and buster's south park meadows Simson & Company - Suhl, Germany&break;4. Mauser - Oberndorf, Germany&break;5. Vickers Ltd. - England&break;6. Waffenfabrik Bern - Bern, Switzerland&break;7. Heinrich Krieghoff - Suhl, Germany At least six pre-production Lugers are known to exist. On later production guns, matching numbered magazines enhance value. marine raider badgetom ryan obituary 1900-1918: Luger Unit Markings Luger Unit Markings. Jump to Latest Follow ... Have a 1915 DWM Luger. The grip is marked 105.R.9. with the R 25% taller than the numbers. Can you please help me with the unit and any other information you might have. Thanks in advance. elly de la cruz call up Unusual Rework Luger - Multiple rework marks. Bought this Luger today, assumed it was a post war rework gun because several smaller numbers have been defaced but not renumbered, all the main numbers match. Now that I have identified potential 3 unusual markings or potential rework marks, I am unsure if it has been …Luger Identification Guide - Rework and non-DWM Lugers (1915-1945) This is one of a series of identification guides for small arms. The 1920 dated and double dated rework Lugers (DWM and Erfurt) are in the "Lugers - DWM Commercial 1898-1929" Gallery. To the best of our knowledge, all the examples shown are original pre-1945 manufacture.