WW2 Small Arms Identification Gallery 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. If anyone has questions or suggestions, please contact Vern@GermanDaggers.com.

Seize The Day By Saul Bellow Pdf Converter. German P08 Luger Part 1 Of A 12-Part Series By Mike Duke Venturino Photos Yvonne Venturino Luger P08 9mm pistols were considered the best. It's also dated 1938 and like most German weapons of that era it contains at least part of the serial number on virtually all parts. Here's another idiosyncrasy about German. Since there were so many Lugers manufactured since well before ww1, can anyone tell me why my 1940 code 42 Luger only has a four digit serial no.of less than. Mauser P-08 began production at serial# 1 with the K date in 1934, and simply progressed through the number-suffix irrespective of year.

Legend: S/42 on front toggle link (code for Mauser) G on top of receiver (code for 1935). Finish: highpolish-finish, small parts strawed. Grips: chequered walnut grips. Serial number: 2-digit number with suffix front on frame below barrel. 2-digit number with suffix on mag base (not matching). 2-digit number on barrel bottom.

Gentlemen, I purchased a byf 41 (Mauser) P08 9mm Luger pistol with matching serial numbers and in firing condition about 25 years ago. Wcf Serialize List Of Interfaces. I believe it has been professionally re-blued and has gold straw trim out-lining the parts. There are the standard Waffen marks with the 4 digit serial numbers on the frame, breech, and barrel. The last 2 digits of the serial numbers are on each of the other parts. Mauser Serial Number byf 41-XXXX Is there a way to trace the history as to who was assigned this pistol during WWII? Kind Regards, Don_ P.S.: I will take some photos and post them later. It is very impressive.

Hey Don, Would be great to see photos, but you are correct that it has been messed with. Straw finish was not part of the byf 41 production. I don't think you'll find who this was issued to based on only a s/n, unless some specific data has surfaced recently. One of the firearm bibles by Jan Still does not have that info. I think anyone that claims to know this information is only guessing, unless they have some specific data to back it up with. Not saying it doesn't exist, just saying I haven't seen it, as the latest firearms references I have date back a couple of decades (even though they're good ones. Best regards, J.