I just figured out that I suck at taking pictures close up...
And here's the nambu
And here's the nambu
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Ha. I cant see enough to make out all the markings. Like I said, the Crown/N is the nitro proof and was used on Lugers for the dates I posted above.
Now, since its crown/N, I doubt you will find out much more than that other than a more refined year based off the serial. If it were Nazi stamped, there would be different proofs for each procurement.
Its a nice gun,... a real keeper. Do you know if it was a bring back?
Now, since its crown/N, I doubt you will find out much more than that other than a more refined year based off the serial. If it were Nazi stamped, there would be different proofs for each procurement.
Its a nice gun,... a real keeper. Do you know if it was a bring back?
Dang bro, your pics suck! 
Bring it to the next match and I'll take some pictures for you that you can frame and hang on the wall.
Those nambu's are junk, but they're certainly interesting pieces. And the Luger is really cool.
Bring it to the next match and I'll take some pictures for you that you can frame and hang on the wall.Those nambu's are junk, but they're certainly interesting pieces. And the Luger is really cool.
Turn on macro mode on your camera. You'll like the result.
And if you find whoever jacked up those grips, shoot them with it. I'd give it a good clean/oiling, find some period original grips (I know, easier said than done) that aren't butchered, and shoot it occasionally. Not a lot, but that German craftsmanship just has to be enjoyed once in awhile.
And if you find whoever jacked up those grips, shoot them with it. I'd give it a good clean/oiling, find some period original grips (I know, easier said than done) that aren't butchered, and shoot it occasionally. Not a lot, but that German craftsmanship just has to be enjoyed once in awhile.
Traxxis said:
I know... but I never claimed to be a photographer
... Ill bring them out next match I get to make it to and you guys can check them out...I've seen alot of these lugers on gunbroker with carved initials like that... The problem is that I think the grips are serial numbered too... I'll strip it tonight and see what I can find.
Import marks would have been stamped or engraved into the metal of the frame, since it's just too easy to swap out the grips to remove the eyesore of the import marks
Looks like someone wanted to mark the pistol as his/her own property. It probably wasn't unusual after WW2 for returning GI's or a relative to carve their initials into the grips - heck, Lugers were everywhere in the post-war years. I'm no Luger expert, but I'm afraid that unless you can show provenance behind the initials, such as a famous general with the same initials owning the pistol, the carvings will put a dent in the pistol's value.
Still, a neat little piece of history!
Import marks would have been stamped or engraved into the metal of the frame, since it's just too easy to swap out the grips to remove the eyesore of the import marks
Looks like someone wanted to mark the pistol as his/her own property. It probably wasn't unusual after WW2 for returning GI's or a relative to carve their initials into the grips - heck, Lugers were everywhere in the post-war years. I'm no Luger expert, but I'm afraid that unless you can show provenance behind the initials, such as a famous general with the same initials owning the pistol, the carvings will put a dent in the pistol's value.
Still, a neat little piece of history!
I didn't plan on selling it since its one of the few guns I was able to get back from my grandfathers estate... I do, however, want to put a couple of rounds down range just to experience it... like i said the nambu has its own issues but it really was just more for nostalgia.
Ok... this time with macro turned on... much better look at the numbers
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Now those pics are much better. It looks like it's in a lot better condition than in the 1st pics. Nice looking piece there.
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