The last two digits of the original serial number may appear in several places on the gun as a parts number.
LUGER SERIAL NUMBER SUFFIX SERIAL NUMBERS
If the serial numbers don't match, this indicates the pistol was assembled from parts of several pistols.
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The serial number, always stamped on the frame, may also appear on the receiver and barrel. Distinguishing factors making the identification of each pistol unique are the alpha letter appearing beneath or following the serial number the year of manufacture and the individual arsenal/code markings on each pistol. This number cycle was repeated monthly by the various arsenals, thus making it possible to have between 250 and 300 pistols bearing the same serial number. The vast majority of the pistols were stamped with a four-digit serial number. In addition, multitudes of commercial versions were manufactured before and after both wars. Many different makers, in different arsenals, in Germany, Switzerland and England. Luger and P-38 pistols are often confused with one another, as both were developed and manufactured to be used by the German army during WW I and WW II. it is good to be captured by Americans." Image © Stars and Stripes. World War II Bill Mauldin cartoon from Stars & Stripes.
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Thousands of Lugers were brought to the US as souveneirs by American GIs after WW II, and many are still in circulation. Its sleek design and its infamous connection to Nazi Germany have been factors in its continued popularity. The Luger is obsolete today, but still quite attractive to collectors.