1911 Erfurt P08 with "L.K.1" unit marking. Hi there, I recently purchased a 1911 Erfurt P08, with the serial number 2578. It's in great/excellent condition and is totally original with all matching serial numbers (including the grips), with the exception of the magazine (serial number 528). It has the unit marking on the front strap "L.K.1.".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 pistols made it difficult.LugerForum Discussion Forums > Luger Discussion Forums > All P-08 Military Lugers: Breakdown of P08 markingsThis is a Luger P08 without Nazi markings! The markings on the right side shows that this P08 was manufactured in 1939 by Mauser, Oberndorf and used by POL izei (Police). Eagle over 83 is the marking for the responsable acceptance office for Mauser (WaA83). The eagle in front is the type of the Weimar era and was in use from 1919 - 1939.What appears to be a Luger P08. This is a firearm that was a gift to my late father-in-law, and the only thing I know about it is that the weapon does fire. My Mother-in-law is selling her house and wants to sell the gun at a reasonable price, but I don't want anyone to take advantage of her.The Mauser factory did this in an attempt to hide the fact that it was producing small arms in violation of the treaty. In 1934 Mauser got its first Military P.08 contract from the German government. These pistols were marked with "K." Beginning in 1935 the Mauser factory began by marking the guns with the "G" instead of "K."484 posts · Joined 2012. #1 · Jul 31, 2012. I noticed in a shop today that they had just gotten in a P08 Luger, it was priced at $1000 but the guy said hed let me take it for 800. Pros: Numbers are all matching, including the magazine. The mag is stamped metal and not welded and the mag grip at the bottom is made of a tin-colored metal.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 government.The first of two volumes on the legendary P.08 Luger (Pistole Parabellum), this illustrated book presents the design, manufacturing, and development of the various models from 1900 through the Weimar Republic period of the 1920s. Adopted by the Swiss in 1901 and then by the German army, the Luger would remain in service until the beginning of ...The Never Give Up Buck. Recipe: Nothing is Better than Fresh Grilled Wild Turkey. German firearms are loaded with a variety of markings and stamps. Decoding these proof marks is very useful in determining the age and history of the gun.The bottom of the magazine appears to be aluminum, and it has several markings on it. On top is stamped "8434". Below that is what looks like a lower case script "l", and below that is a "+" marking. ... In Luger P08 forum 04-06-2014, 10:26 AM. Luger magazine and some some parts. In World Firearms 01-25-2014, 07:58 AM. ww1 Luger Magazine. In ...Most examples of Lugers I have seen have markings everywhere. This one is the most devoid of stamping example of a Luger I've seen. ... New Collectors Board German: German Mfg. (non-P08) Pistols & Holsters. 1933-1945: Mauser Lugers. Army, Navy, Police German: Foreign Mfg. Pistols and Holsters. 1900-1918: P.08-Army Lugers. …The Luger P08 tool offered by Keepshooting.com is a reproduction of the original tool that was issued with each pistol. Each tool has been professionally manufactured to replicate the original in terms of size, feel and function. ... The lack of markings will also prevent others from trying to pass these off as originals. As noted, the Luger ...Nov 20, 2022 · Luger P08 identification. Hello! I have purchased this Luger a few months ago. Here are the identification markers: "DWM", Crown over "N", Letter suffixed serial number, Gesichert under saftey toggle, and no date stamp. No other marking is there except one. It appears to be the number "82" that was scratched on the...DWM became the producer of the Borchardt pistol and, in 1900, its famous successor the Luger pistol. The Luger was officially adopted by the Swiss military in 1901, the Imperial …Description: This is a beautiful, clean WWII era 1939 NON IMPORT Luger P08 42 code with a holster and ALL MATCHING NUMBERS. This pistol was produced by Mauser in 1939 and has all the proper Nazi markings on it. There are the two Military inspection marks with Nazi Eagles with 655 on the receiver and on the barrel by the receiver there is a Nazi Eagle with 63 marking.This would be the only known example of a gfg 1944 holster if it was 1944. I think it might be, as others have written, a 1941 dated holster. The markings suggest 1941 and the only P.08 holsters known to me from 1944 are the cdg/4 holsters which are not WaA inspector marked nor are they marked "P.08". The cdg/4 holsters are very rare.Markings: The front face of the frame is marked "7919 / v". The left of the barrel extension is marked "7919". ... Also included are a presentation case, a nice book on the P08 Luger as well as a DVD of the History Channel's "Tales of the Gun" episode about the Luger. This makes for a nice collector's item and it could also ...Apr 17, 2009 · Read, Study, Observe, Absorb. 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 power in Luger collecting. The more you know about the Luger models you are pursuing, the more confidence, success and fun you will have in your collecting.Luger magazine markings. ... A community dedicated to Lugers, Central Powers, Axis, Allied and related WW-I and WW-II pistols by their scholars, collectors, owners and enthusiasts. ... Explore Our Forums. New Collectors Board German: German Mfg. (non-P08) Pistols & Holsters. 1933-1945: Mauser Lugers. Army, Navy, Police …1935 Mauser Luger P08. ... The G code marks it as a 1935 and is somewhat hard to find. The toggle was replaced, which is common, but all of the other numbers match, serial number 112. The X denotes it was a Russian capture during WWII and they were known for drilling out the German markings. There is an import company illegible on the barrel.Luger production ceased at Mauser in 1942, making the military marked byf 42 P.08 the last wartime P.08. The code byf was the three‑letter secret code for Mauser. The Mauser P.38 began production in late 1942 and was also marked byf 42 . Because of a somewhat rocky startup manufacturing P.38s in late 1942, with a high percentage of rejections ...So does the marking on the GunBroker Luger also give some of its own history or is it extraneous? Thanks - Greg . Save Share. ... New Collectors Board German: German Mfg. (non-P08) Pistols & Holsters. 1933-1945: Mauser Lugers. Army, Navy, Police German: Foreign Mfg. Pistols and Holsters. 1900-1918: P.08-Army Lugers.It is a short-recoil-operated, toggle-locked semi-automatic pistol built on a relatively large, hand-filling frame. The P08 is fed from a single-column, 8-round detachable magazine, though a 32 ...J. jps-s. 3293 posts · Joined 2009. #2 · Jul 10, 2022. This is just an educated guess, but I believe the pistol was reproofed postwar at the Oberndorf Proof House. The deer antler indicates that particular proofhouse. The CP N probably indicates it was proofed with smokeless powder (nitrocellulose). The caliber designation on the barrel was ...Synopsis: Mauser, German, P08 Luger, Military, 2853n, FB00798 Description: Mauser Black Widow Luger made in 1942, coded byf, with holster, spare extruded magazine, cleaning rod, takedown tool, two lanyard cords and strap. This standard configuration gun has a 5 inch barrel with drift adjustable front sight and "V" notched rear sight.#2 Barrel 9 mm Luger - Army Style - 4 inch $ 175.00 #2 Barrel 9 mm Luger - Army Style - 4 inch. Add to cart #2 Barrel 9 mm Navy Luger - 6 inch $ 225.00 ... #35, 37A P08 Grips Walnut Reproduction, CNC machined in house, copy of original inside and out Fitting to customers' frame is included in the price. (Custom wood options available)Caliber marked under barrel, import markings in magazine cutout. Condition: VG as reworked and redipped, now finished with a salt blue including all the small parts that were originally strawed or fireblued. ... DWM WWI Military German Luger, Late War, P08, 2551h, FB00806 Description: Standard configuration DWM WWI German Military Luger, made ...Sold For: $1,210.99. LSB#: 170130TA02 Make: Mauser-Werke A.G. Oberndorf a.N., Imported by Interarms Model: American Eagle Luger, P08 Serial Number: 11-013967 Year of Manufacture: 1970's; this item is on the ATF C&R list. Caliber: 9mm Luger Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Automatic, Toggle Action, Removable Magazine Fed Pistol with Grip Safety Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "9mm ...The right receiver acceptance stamps determine the 1939 42 Code markings variations. They are as follows: SE63 SE63 LTP reported serial range 2455q-3380w (estimated production 60,925)*. *Note: the sizes of the SE63 SE63 acceptance stamps vary in the 2455q-6461q serial range. These size variations not detailed in this analysis.The suffix letter r would place production in the 1927/1928 time period. The lack of barrel markings may mean that the barrel has been replaced. By 1921, DWM commercial production had reached 92000 at which point they stopped using 5 digit serial numbers and began using 4 digits and a suffix letter; thus an Alphabet commercial Luger.Still Lugerforums. Luger magzine identification. Given the many, many unmarked Luger magazines with both wood and aluminum bottoms on Ebay and Gun Broker, et al, the selling by Sarco of unmarked knock off magazines with wood bottoms, the existence of genuine but unmarked Luger magazines, the ready availability of cloned …Here's one on another forum with very similar markings to yours: VOPO Luger info | Jan C. Still Lugerforums. It appears to have seen use with the East German …Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts. Steven, I can repair your grips for $30,repair and rechecker them for $55, or sell you a new pair of Nill-Griff grips made in Germany and handcheckered by me for $105. Prices include P&I. The NG grips are the best repros on the market and fit as well as original grips. [email protected]. jps-s. 3293 posts · Joined 2009. #2 · Jul 10, 2022. This is just an educated guess, but I believe the pistol was reproofed postwar at the Oberndorf Proof House. The deer antler indicates that particular proofhouse. The CP N probably indicates it was proofed with smokeless powder (nitrocellulose). The caliber designation on the barrel was ...While the Luger doesn't have the capacity of modern double-stack pistols, it is a repeating firearm. I have only a mongrel "forced matched" VoPo Luger with markings and characteristics that indicate both some rebuilds and a checkered historical past going back to Imperial Germany and World War I.SN 5586. The Luger or Parabellum pistol is perhaps one of the most recognizable semi-automatics in history. A veteran of two world wars, these workhorses served on land, sea, and air, and were a prized war trophy for returning Doughboys and G.I.s. In addition to German Imperial and Nazi military models, Lugers were also manufactured for police ...Odd German Luger P08 markings. Discussion Absolutely loved this game from the start, though not perfect, it’s very atmospheric and pleasant. Of course, it is not without its historical inaccuracies, and today I would like to share with you all one such example: the markings on the German Luger. Looking at the top of the in game model (1st pic ...Our hours of operation are: Mon-Fri 10:00am - 6:00 PM PST Weekends Noon - 6:00 PM PST Newport Pawn Shop 541-265-8413. P08 Mauser Luger 1938. Description: 1938 Mauser P08 Luger 9mm. 1938 DOM. Most visible s/n markings match (pictured) Very good bore. Excellent mechanical condition. Lots of finish remaining on metal.Product Description. Excellent quality current production Black German P08 Luger Holster. Authentic down to the smallest detail. Complete with magazine storage compartment, Luger tool storage compartment, strap to remove the Luger, manufacturer marking "Otto Sindel Berlin 1938" this was a actual manufacturer during the war.Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts. Simson Serial Number chart UPDATE 8 - 30 - 2022. This is the Simson chart that is slightly more updated than in Police Lugers. There are fakes out there, refinished guns and re-arsenalled DWM, Erfurt and Mauser that had Simson toggles. If you have information, I would need serial number, condition, stock lug ...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". Bill. Every problem can be solved through the proper application of explosives, duct tape, teflon, WD-40, or any combo of the aforementioned items. A gun is like a parachute.Markings: The left side of the trigger under the sideplate, the back of the rear toggle and the bottom of the sideplate and locking bolt are marked “69”. The ...We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us.Unit and regimental markings discussions and histories. my profile | register | faq | search upload photo | donate | calendar : LugerForum ... Erfurt Luger Unit Marking. luger1. 05-23-2021 11:04 PM by Neil Young. 1: 2,236: Discontinued use of markings. jeb111. 03-16-2021 10:59 AM by mrerick. 18:By 1900 after the Versuchmodel tests of 1899 the Luger had emerged into a production model. and so began the legacy of the Luger, name the Parabellum from the Latin si vis pacem, para bellum or "If you wish for peace, prepare for war". The 1900 - 1906 Model Period (Menu) The 1908- 1918 Imperial Models (World War I) (Menu)Nov 9, 2023 · 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.Luger P08 Magazine Original WWII Eagle 63 Marked WaA63 + Serial Good Shape 8 Rds. $199.95. $4.99 shipping.P08 Magazine Identification . 3 Attachment(s) I've been looking for spare magazines to use on my 1916 DWM P08. ... Probably the best and most complete reference for all markings found on lugers and it's magazines is Costanzo's "World of Lugers -- Proof marks" published in 1977. I have an spare copy available @$250 + $20 S&H in USA.This video looks at the different markings that can be found on the Luger and P38 pistol series with examples at hand. I tried to make it as straight forward...This time however I decided to post a complete breakdown of my P08 showing all the marking I could find with the hope that someone might review to let me …Nov 2, 2021 · This would be the only known example of a gfg 1944 holster if it was 1944. I think it might be, as others have written, a 1941 dated holster. The markings suggest 1941 and the only P.08 holsters known to me from 1944 are the cdg/4 holsters which are not WaA inspector marked nor are they marked "P.08". The cdg/4 holsters are very rare.Nov 9, 2023 · The Mauser P-08 is a magazine-fed, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the 9MM Luger cartridge. It is most commonly known as the Luger. It incorporates the unique toggle-lock action developed by Georg Luger. It was first produced by Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken of Berlin, Germany. Mauser Werke took up the exclusive rights to ...This is a Luger P08 without Nazi markings! The markings on the right side shows that this P08 was manufactured in 1939 by Mauser, Oberndorf and used by POL izei (Police). Eagle over 83 is the marking for the responsable acceptance office for Mauser (WaA83). The eagle in front is the type of the Weimar era and was in use from 1919 - 1939.LugerForum Discussion Forums > Luger Discussion Forums > All P-08 Military Lugers: Breakdown of P08 markingsSOLD FOR: $2025. LSB#: 211027RY01. Make: Mauser. Model: Luger Model P.08 byf Code. Serial Number: 1569g. Year of Manufacture: 1942. Caliber: 9mm Luger. Action Type: Toggle Type Striker-Fired Semi-Auto, Removable Magazine. Markings: The barrel extension is marked "42" on the chamber ring, the left is marked "1569", the right has eagle ...Try to size photos to 1024 pixels along the longest axis, and take them in shaded indirect sunlight without flash, and in sharp focus. Show any markings in closeup. Only three armories would have been producing Lugers in 1939, and only two would have marked this date over the chamber. An asterisk "star" mark might be associated with usage in ...DWM became the producer of the Borchardt pistol and, in 1900, its famous successor the Luger pistol. The Luger was officially adopted by the Swiss military in 1901, the Imperial German Navy in 1906 and the German Army in 1908, which resulted in its common "P-08" designation. The standard German Army Luger used in WW I had a 4" barrel, the Navy ...Jul 10, 2020 · The Luger/Parabellum/P08 is most commonly found as a military pistol. Its physical characteristics usually include markings of the manufacturer and date of production; or its production under a known foreign military contract, usually with its own serial number range.Rare DWM 1916 P08 9mm Luger Pistol. Sharp profiles and clear markings with 90% original blue finish remaining to frame and barrel. Very good bright sharp bore with DWM logo stamped on toggle and 1916 date to the breech. Strong straw colours to relevant parts with very good chequered grips.Under the barrel serial number is the gauge markings 8.82 measuring the distance between the lands. This all matching Luger with the barrel serial number and gauge markings along with the suffix "x" on the frame and the matching serial number w/the suffix "c" on the late 1930's type 'FXO' E37 extruded magazine.The markings mean "Infantry Regiment 419, 3rd Company, weapon 12." If all the numbers of the Luger are matching, then you have an unusual one. VERY few 1918 Lugers will be found with regimental markings. The reason I mention matching numbers is because there's always a chance that the frame - the lower half - could be from an earlier year when ...Exploded View: Luger P08. In 1893, the German firm of Ludwig Loewe offered what was designed to become the first commercially successful self-loading pistol chambered for a high-velocity smokeless ...Help on an imperial unit marking? walther2000. Sep 26, 2022. 1. 1K. Sep 26, 2022. by Edward Tinker. 1 1 of 27 27. Unit histories, in action photographs, and related accessories.3 Oct 2021 ... Comments10 ; Luger P.08 Detail Strip & Maintenance. Iraqveteran8888 · 237K views ; Development of the Luger Automatic Pistol. Forgotten Weapons ...The Mauser factory did this in an attempt to hide the fact that it was producing small arms in violation of the treaty. In 1934 Mauser got its first Military P.08 contract from the German government. These pistols were marked with "K." Beginning in 1935 the Mauser factory began by marking the guns with the "G" instead of "K."This is a common pistol, but I could not locate a comparable example from recently sold Gunbroker listings. Most of what I saw there were refinished or well-worn with mismatched magazines and sold in the $900 to $1,200 range. I would think this is worth more, likely in the neighborhood of $1,500-$1,800. reply share. #5.David. Unit marked LP08 ( Artillery Luger) Model 1914. Manufactured in 1917 by DWM. (Deutche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken) Sn. 6237m-this gun has one matching magazine. Both the pistol grip strap and the stock iron have Unit Markings 122.R.4.6. 122 FÜSILIER REGIMENT (4.WURTTEMBERG) (122.R.4.6.)10/9/20 - This is an original "FXO" Mauser Luger magazine with a blank bakelite base. These are fairly scarce / desirable magazines. The frame has two e/37 proof stamps along with an "fxo" and "P.08" stamp. The base has never been stamped or altered. There is a bit of wear due to age and use. No rust or pitting, and a fully functional spring. Guaranteed original and authentic.It is a Luger P08 in 9MM Luger that was captured by the Russians after the war. They refinished the guns and, unfortunately, took most of the German markings off the weapon. The Toggle/Bolt still has S42 on it which indicates Mauser Werke manufacture. All numbers match except the magazine.. Our gun selection includes military, hunting, traditional, antique, spIt is a Luger P08 in 9MM Luger that was captured by the Russia Dec 30, 2021 · Left side: fxo over E37, P08, near top of mag another E37 Mag 4 Plastic bottom Left side: fxo over E37, P08, followed by a stamped 3 digit #, near top of mag another E37 Also have magazine that matches my 1938 dated S/42. No markings on the blued magazine, but the aluminum bottom has E63 or E83.zz Silver None have markings Mag 1,4,5,6,8 wood bottomJan 21, 2018 · Today I am visiting Simpson Ltd in Galesburg, Illinois - the question we are look at is one of the most common they hear from customers: how do you tell if a... P08 Luger, Walter P38, Browning HP, and P35 Ra P08 Luger 42 Barrel 1940 "WACH RGT F. DZIERZYSKI" "RDP STAASI" The unit strength ranged from 1,475 in 1955 to 11,426 in 1989 ... the pistol in 99% bit of holster ware on muzzle. the numbers match including the Mag. I find no nazi markings or import marks. there are some markings on the left in front of the ingraving but can't make them out ...Re: Schutzpolizei P-08 Luger serial help. #6. by yardifact » 15 Nov 2013, 19:57. I am aware of that section of HWIS from my original research. I failed to catch that I had left the bit about Krefeld-Uerdingen and München-Gladbach out of my original post. I will try contacting Herr Maus to add my P-08 to his database. They acquired the P08 Luger tooling from the Erfurt...
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