popcorn1334
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone could shed some info on this luger. It's been in my family but the only thing we know is that a relative (now passed away) acquired it in Germany "back in the day". It seems to be partly plated in gold. The serial number is 198 (on one part it looks like 198 and a 1 is sideways). Maker's mark is Erfurt with what looks like a tiny horizontal crown "B" on a sled to the left of it. I don't see a chamber mark. The barrel is short - about 3 1/4". A very faint proof mark is near the locking bolt (? not sure if that's the right part). Maybe this is a Navy gun? Looking online I think I've found that the magazine is from 1939-1945, and is aluminum - serial number is 2986. Any insight would be greatly appreciated! Here is an album https://imgur.com/a/NEaRL