Otherwise, it bears the usual crown over n for nitro commercial german proof mark. World of lugers proof marks volume i complete listing of different variations of proof marks on the luger sam. Normally plaved between viewmark and definitive proof mark. Information courtesy of the blue book of gun values by s. They are often found in combination with proofmarks, and still more frequently on unproved arms made in countries where no official proof was existent. It utilizes an adjustable front blade sight and a fixed v notch rear sight located on the rear link. Look for inconsistent condition from outside to inside as a sign of a likely rework. The dwm commercial production part ii the russian lugers the portuguese lugers the bolivian lugers. World of lugers proof marks complete listing of different. On this page youll find all the books 9marks has produced. The book of the pistol and revolver is also available to purchase in print it is unfortunate from the point of view of history that weapons were not marked with a date letter as is customary with silver hallmarks, but the proofmarks stamped upon arms give no indication of the period of proof.
After wwi dwm assembled lugers from left over new military p08 parts and removed the chamber date for the commercial market. This book was published by sam costanzo a few years prior to its major work, world of lugers proof marks. The luger pistol is one of the most iconic firearms ever built, and has been a favorite of collectors for many decades. Lugers at random by charles kenyon lugers at random has long been considered the top reference book on luger pistols by collectors and researchers alike.
I by costanzo, sam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Previous reciprocal agreement continues with the republic of ireland as it is not a member of the c. Luger gunsinvestment grade collectible german lugers. Luger proof acceptance mark identification guide 18981945 this is one of a series of identification guides for small arms. Serial numbers of lugers issued to german agents in the united states, 191916, vol. I by costanzo, sam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It should be borne in mind that all countries have made changes in their proof marks from time to time and it is not practical to include within these pages all the proof marks that have been used over many years. Printed materials books other books page 3 united states. P08 luger proof marks anyone have a site where they are shown. Collecting the luger, the most valuable models, the law and the luger, luger history, german, swiss, portuguese, dutch, and finnish models, markings and what they mean, holsters and accessories, complete value guide. This luger is a toggle locked, recoil operated, semiautomatic pistol that is chambered in 9mm parabellum. The gun still has an off look to me and the crown marks do not match any i can find. Excellent hardcover book with illustrations on luger proof marks.
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. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The manufacturers mark, production year, letter following or below the serial number and proof marks help narrow down the identity of a specific luger model. Sam costanzo is the author of world of lugers proof marks 0.
As far as proof marks, theyre not on the toggle as jd says. I discovered the lack of proof marks while researching whether or not a flat board artillery stock could be fitted under the atf c. Ive read that the last part signifies the gun number, so this would be gun 70, but have no idea on the rest. I recommend mauro baudinos luger artiglieria to all collectors. Not surprisingly, there is a lot of literature out there on the luger for the historian or collector to choose from but if you want to sweep away all the chaff and get everything there is to know about the luger there is one clear book to get.
Luger collecting advice gun digest books guns prices. This book contains english translations of the actual regulations issued by the german authorities from the imperial and weimar eras, and is an invaluable source of information about the often. These range from practical to academic, and aim at both. Sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new. The books only drawback is that it is not all in english perhaps the next edition. Many years ago i bought a dwm artillery luger with 1915 chamber date. Armourers marks are quite distinct from proofmarks, and comprise the private marks, ciphers, stamps, or signatures of the individual armourers or gunsmiths.
World war one german lugers feature a fourdigit serial number with a letter after or below the number. Lugers by still abebooks abebooks shop for books, art. One of the most difficult aspects of buying and selling lugers is their almost legendary number of variations. The russian lugers the portuguese lugers the bolivian lugers the brasilian lugers the mexican lugers the french commercial lugers. A veteran of two world wars, these workhorses served on. Apr 17, 2009 in addition to time in the books which i liken to my time as a kid looking through the christmas toy catalogs, spend time looking at the real thing. The nra museums are home to the finest firearms collection in the world. When the books refer to the navy luger, they usually mean the 19061908 lugers made on a direct german navy contract. Identify your german luger 761b by the serial number, proof symbol. Imperial lugers and their accessories by still, jan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Since this luger has been reassembled from parts from at least two different lugers, it will be interesting and a challenge to learn the history behind this pistol. Waffenamts are german wwii military acceptance stamps.
Fn49 last elegant oldworld military rifle new just out 2nd edition. How to identify a german luger 761b gone outdoors your. Offering counsel on a widerange of questions from actual readers like you. That was almost 30 years ago and it is still my favorite. A very rare luger variant that is referenced in world of lugers, proof marks by costanzo. Proof markscomparing the proof marks on your gun to this chart may help you determine where and when your gun was made, including guns where no other markings are evident. Each model and variation listed includes pricing information, proof marks, and detailed attributes on one single page in. Feb 20, 2008 proof marks are marks that show the gun has passed its proof test that is, the gun is strong enough to withstand the chamber pressures its designed for. This is an apolitical forum for discussions on the axis nations and related topics hosted by the axis history factbook in cooperation with christian ankerstjernes panzerworld and christoph awenders ww2 day by day. Standard catalog of luger by aarron davis book read online. Luger pistol or german military weapons identification and price guide book. The following tables list the base forms for police unit marks found in german small arms markings from authentic sources by j.
I found the crown over m is a german navy proof and the crown over n is a german commercial proof. Our clients are investors, collectors, and those who simply want to shoot one of the world s most recognized and coveted hand guns. The swiss dwm lugers the dutch lugers the bulgarian lugers. World of lugers and was of the pioneer collectors of the luger. At this time, we ask you to call and speak to a salesman to purchase firearms. The following information comes from the book of the pistol and revolver by hugh b. To the best of our knowledge, all the examples shown are original pre1945 manufacture.
At phoenix investment arms we offer only the finest premium investment grade german lugers. You need to identify all of these marks to help determine the identity of a german luger 761b or any other luger model. In this book over 1500 trade namesmarksnumbers proof marksimporter. The national firearms museum, at the nra headquarters in fairfax, virginia, details and examines the nearly 700year history of firearms with a special emphasis on firearms, freedom, and the american experience. These range from practical to academic, and aim at both pastors and church members.
Luger markings identification help axis history forum. This book captures the intriguing nature and reality of this mysticwarrior society and provides a fascinating account of medieval religious campaigns and the political interests that shaped them. Luger proofacceptance mark identification guide 18981945. Judging from the proof marks found on the main parts of this luger, it appears to have been assembled with parts of a similar luger model from around the world war one time period. The book covers the lugers issued by hans tauscher to german espionage agents in the united states and canada during the period 191916. Research on what the k signifies gave me mixed answers as to what it could mean. Pick up this book and in seconds you can name the very luger model in your hands. For other pistols, the only indication of navy use is an eagle over an m for marine, german for navy. May be together with private makers marks and stamps. Complete listing of different variations of proof marks on the luger sam costanzo. I cant imagine the amount of enjoyable hours spent studying the symbols in this book. Proof marks, date codes, and german firearms the bulk of the proof stamps on this walther ppks. Please help identify the markings on this luger discussion in the. Each model and variation listed includes pricing information, proof marks, and detailed attributes on one single page in a handy, user.
Proof marks are logos used by various gun manufacturers. Krieghoff p08 luger semi automatic pistol nra museums. I can find no proof marks anywhere on the gun, and if they have been ground off, it sure isnt obvious. Here is a decision tree approach to classifying all of them. Part 1 volume 1 by costanzo, s and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
All 9marks titles 9marks books are created for pastors by pastors, to help churches become biblically healthy. Collectors who spend enough time around european firearms will often notice that the guns are littered with a variety of odd markings, letters, and other stamps that seem like some sort of. I recently purchased my first luger, and was wondering if anyone could help with identifying the unit markings. Proof marks complete listing of different variations of proof marks on the luger 1977, mayfield heights ohiousa, editions chez lauteur format.
Serial numbers were often repeated on thousands of luger pistols. German police unit marks, 19201937 old military markings. Standard catalog of luger and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Reproduction of symbols and makers marks from every model of luger for use in accurately. I by costanzo, sam and a great selection of related books. World of lugers by costanzo abebooks shop for books. Peter luger steak house is located in williamsburg brooklyn and greatneck long island and has been named the best steakhouse in new york city by zagat survey for 30 years in a row. World of lugers serial numbers of lugers issued in the us 19. At the end click your browser back button to return to the luger you. Some of the known simpson markings on the pistol are the e6 on the toggle, and the crowbc proof, which indicates acceptance of an out of spec item. Complete listing of different variations of proof marks on the luger.
Please help identify the markings on this luger the. Everyone needs one erfurt in their collection just to study proof marks. World of lugers proof marks by sam costanzo this is the first refernce book that i added to my library, recommended by my mentor. Central power by jan still gun book luger military handgun pistols out of print. The toggle and breechchamber markings are the manufacturer and year markings, not proof marks. Luger proofacceptance mark identification guide 18981945 this is one of a series of identification guides for small arms. In luger, renowned gun expert john walter traces the history of this semiautomatic pistol from an early design by hugo borchardt in the 1890s through its use in the trenches of the first world war to the final days of the third reich in wwii.
Proof the testfiring of a gun with an extraheavy load, at an official establishment, to verify the safety of a gun, which is then marked with formal stamps showing, among other things, the loads for which it is intended. This is a basic collectors gun that has all the study proofs you could ask for. It is fed by a single column 8 round detachable box magazine but it can also be fed by using a 32 round detachable drum. I just received my copy of mauros book on the artillery from paris this morning. Need help with 1915 artillery luger with no proof marks. The pistol was originally a wwi luger, dated 1916, and was reworked somewhere between 19231935. Proof marks ballistics bev fitchetts guns magazine.
Complete listing of different variations of proof marks on the luger hardcover 1977 by sam costanzo author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Mauser hsc pistol gun book reference scarce proof marks. Feb 06, 2012 if anyone can help me identify a commercial luger early undated dwm luger 4 9mm pistol i would greatly appreciate it, i have owned and severl p08 lugers but never as nice as this one, it is about 98 percent, excellant bore, grips, has stock lug, undated, dwm toggel all numbers matching inner and out, have shot it function great, mags are wood bottoms,unmarked, crown n on left side,right. Commercial and military proof marks unit markings recall of the post wwi german history the deaths head marking. There is something on the barrel just in front of those proof marks and up on the side of the toggle that appear to be erfurts inspector proof mark so i am guessing that it is an erfurt. He kept meticulous records of serial numbers, proof marks and has been the reference book. Be sure to describe all proof marks as fully and carefully as possible i. Books world of lugers proof marks complete listing of different variations of proof marks on the luger. In addition to time in the books which i liken to my time as a kid looking through the christmas toy catalogs, spend time looking at the real thing. Apr 12, 2020 proof marks are stamps applied to various parts of a weapon during and after manufacture to show that the weapon is safe for use with the ammunition for which it was designed.
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The distinctive look of the luger and its role in german military history make it the worlds most famous handgun. The luger or parabellum pistol is perhaps one of the most recognizable semiautomatics in history. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. Complete listing of different variations of proof marks on the luger costanzo, sam on. Jul 11, 2014 thousands of them were made between 1914 and 1918. World of lugers proof marks complete listing of different variations of proof marks on the luger. Proof marks are stamps applied to various parts of a weapon during and after manufacture to show that the weapon is safe for use with the ammunition for which it was designed in england, the london and birmingham proof houses were established in 1637 and 18, respectively by royal charter to protect the public from the sale of unsafe weapons. Tauscher was a notorious german agent in america and the sole importer of commercial german lugers and ammunition during this period. Books world of lugers proof marks c43167 united states. Im 99% positive its been refinished at one point, and the. The story of the worlds most famous handgun by john. It does have the german military proof marks on the right side of the frame. It covers hundreds of models and variations from 1898 prototypes through the end of wwii.