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If you look on top of the luger where the barrel is affixed to the receiver you will note four numbers. that is the date it was made. I believe you will find that the German Luger P08 went into production in the early 's. P08 basically refers to Pistol of The luger was used extensively during WW1 and WW2 by German forces. The Luger P08 pistol, also referred to as the Pistole Parabellum, was first produced in It was designed by Hugo Borchardt but patented by Georg J. Luger. Though the Luger was used mostly by German forces in World War I and II, Finland, Switzerland and Poland also adopted the pistol for field use. The dated and double dated rework Lugers (DWM and Erfurt) are in the "Lugers - DWM Commercial " Gallery. To the best of our knowledge, all the examples shown are original pre manufacture. If anyone has questions or suggestions, please contact [email protected] © , , by treasuresforthesoul.com

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Apr 26,   Welcome to the Jan C Still Luger Pistols Central Powers Axis Pistols Discussion Boards From treasuresforthesoul.com Jan C Still Discussion Boards - treasuresforthesoul.com Threads / Posts Last Post. Brought to you by pistol collectors from around the World and Jan C. Still. These discussion boards are intended to encourage the exchange of historically accurate. Mar 01,   Dating a German Luger frame I have a put together German Luger which came with black plastic grips. They seem to be original but i'm wondering if they are correct for the frame or just another set of parts from the box.

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Luger Identification Guide - Prototype, Commercial & Test Lugers This is one of a series of identification guides for small arms. To the best of our knowledge, all the examples shown are original pre manufacture. The German military began using Luger pistols in Though the pistol is recognized by its exposed barrel and butt that fits into one's palm, the most reliable form of identification is by serial number. Identify your German Luger B by the serial number, proof symbol, production year stamp and the manufacturer's mark. Jun 07,   As for finding an exact date, you can only get to a guesstimate, most of the papers were burned with the fall of Berlin, so the best you get really get is a "around time" from known codes. For example I have a late Walther, dating by the serial number, it turns out to be a late year from something like October-december.

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Norwegian Lugers and holsters, The Luger P08 pistol, also referred to as the Pistole Parabellum, was first produced in It was designed by Hugo Borchardt but patented by Georg J. Thanks to its smooth design and telltale curved butt, the Luger remains coveted by collectors. Before having your pistol appraised, you'll need to locate and record all of its serial numbers.

Ensure that the Luger is not loaded with a live magazine and that the safety switch, located at the rear left-hand side of the gun, is engaged. Locate and write down the main four-digit serial number on the underside of the barrel, just above the trigger.

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Find the script letter, which follows the serial number, and record it onto the paper. The script letter denotes the production series of your Luger.

Look at the top of the pistol.