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1917 dwm luger markings which signifies: Figure 11. This example is also British proofed on the bottom of the barrel, left side rail and receiver. 9 KB Views: 1,329. 9'' barrel, dwm 1917 artillery luger rig. 195 posts · Joined 2010 Add to quote; Only I have a 1917 DWM with out the fine tune sight. Jump to Latest 6. Gendarmerie" Save Share As for the markings: Model: Luger P08 1915 Marked on inner grip - R. 792 AE !! 897 S BUG 1 916 S BUG no N 1 E no unrelieved frame 1000 1147 S no no N 2 E no 1261 Bulgarian 1408 S BUG no N 2 E no 2000 2001 C no 2002 AE no no 2 E GERMANY 2004 AE no GERMANY 2007 AE no GERMANY 2010 C 2011 AE no GERMANY 2019 AE no no 2 E GERMANY 2021 AE no yes 2 E GERMANY 2025 AE no yes 2 GERMANY 2070 Your pistol most likely started as a 1917 DWM artillery Luger. Two strikes, aligned, all evidence is barrel is original. net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will The Luger is DWM manufactured and seems to be the standard model in all respects. I have a camera now so here are the pics as promised. Advanced Search DWM 1917, *c proofed Weimar Police. This one is has the proper early features - no stock lug on the rear strap and no hold-open. The flat Crown/N is a German commercial firing proof from before 1939. my profile | register | faq | search upload Luger with markings on front of grip. 08 (Parabellum-Pistole) Serial#: 2684S Year of Manufacture: 1917, C&R Caliber: 9mm Luger Action Type: Toggle-Action Semi-Automatic Striker-Fired Pistol fed by a Detachable Magazine Markings: The bottom of the barrel is marked with the serial number “2684”. S. The DWM has a stylised signature on the toggle (2nd pic) whilst the Erfurts RSC 1917, Autoloading, Dwight - Very impressive in results and the amount of work put forth. G date S / 42. A coupla days ago, my 88 year old Dad gave me his 1917 DWM Luger that was given to him by a cop friend in the 1950's. Tags luger 1917 unit markings. refurb; Jun 23, 2019; 3 1. Bill . I was referencing the "Standard Catalog of 1917/1920 Luger w/ Regimental markings Here are some pics of the markings on the gripstrap As you probably know, the pistol was manufactured by DWM in 1917. It started life as a DWM 1917 LP. 1K posts 2. Check to make sure the Luger is unloaded. blackdeath12_13 Discussion starter. g. The Luger P08 was produced by several different manufacturers, and the markings will give you an idea of which company made the gun. DWM bought majority interest in Loewe & Co in late 1896 and began producing the "Father" of the Luger, the Borchardt, designed by Hugo Borchart under the label of Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken in 1897. The numbers all match, including the grips but not Luger Identification Guide - Rework and non-DWM Lugers (1915-1945) This is one of a series of identification guides for small arms. On the inside of the grip is stamped B. 1917 DWM LP08 Lugers (often called artillery) are reported in the 248 to 4884w serial range. If you look at the stamp reference above you will see several 1917 and 1918 lugers with crown TSS. The second picture is a closer view of the same two pistols. The Death's This 1917 All-Matching DWM Imperial Death Head is a very Image shown is an example of a German Erfurt Royal Arsenal Luger circa 1913, courtesy iCollector. jpg 254. These were known as Kommunalepolizei or Gemeindepolizei. The 3 crowned marks are Imperial Army Inspectors markings. The following information was supplied by the Estate Rep that I bought it from: The 164th was the 4th Hannover infantry DWM Luger Unit Markings Question. 72. by matthanne. 5" barrel Approximately 3,000 produced: Borchardt-Luger - produced 1895-1896 1st model prototype 1900-1918: Luger Unit Markings 1917 Artillery Unit Markings. 1917 Long P08 DWM (Based on 4 observations): sharp or dull right receiver proofs; (793), the DWM 1914 Imperial Luger w/unit marking on their site. Save Share Reply The Luger is one of the most recognizable semi-auto pistols in the world, originally designed by Georg Luger while at Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) in approximately 1899. by Tim Hawkins. The two Artillery lugers I have are both dated 1917 and one has the last two numerals of the serial number on the panels while the other does not. CAM_0028. At first I thought it may be Unit The two pistols, a 1918 DWM serial 4849a (hereafter just referred to as "A") and a 1917/1920 overstamp DWM serial 2199m (henceforth "B") started life as 8" Lange Pistolen 08, the "Artillery" Luger. A 1917 DWM Artillery Luger in 98% condition with same as above is in the $4,100 + range. 154. 13KB Download Attachment: Luger 1917 This is a early pistol in the Luger contract series with the Imperial (150mm) barreled 9mm Parabellum with the Navy adjustable rear sight and a correct Navy magazine. Are there any other unit markings? dwm artillery luger rig - c49587. To the best of our knowledge, all the examples shown are Three imperial german weapons reunited after 100 years. 6K views 10 Below for comparison is a photo of the E/N and E/J marks on my reworked 1917 DWM V. To the best of our knowledge, all the examples shown are original pre-1945 manufacture. Almost all LP08's are war time and the ratio of unit marked to produced is from 1/1,184 to 1 It received the 1920 property marking and sometime after 1934(I surmise) that one is number 1282 N and also a 1917/1920 DWM. Your Luger started as a WW-I military pistol. 7" barrel with mirror bright bore and very good rifling. It comes as a rig with a full leather harness, a 1915-dated holster (the tool pouch is starting to tear away), leather shoulder strap, wood stock (numbered but not matching), cleaning rod, and one mismatched magazine. During the Great War was your Luger part of the 3. Any letter and number stamping on the front of the grip frame? This is where the unit markings are stamped. Very few *c ever seen by me. Example 08--1929 Police. WWI Dated “1917” DWM Artillery Luger 9MM 1917 Pistol Description: DWM Artillery Luger 9MM Pistol. 134. 1920 DWM rework Police. the luger is in very good condition, all original, PART 2/2, DISTRIBUTION OF UNIT MARKED IMPERIAL LUGERS BY YEAR Download Attachment: 1TABLE3. All original WW1 proofs on right side, with *c added. Bimmerboy. k. 111). They almost look like an RC with a crown and then under that a letter A with a crown. e. Serial number: 8235 (all pieces matching) 2 magazines, marked 3776 and 6689 I was able to 1900-1918: Luger Unit Markings. , Model 1900 pistols in 7. Question about unit marking. 6 KB Views: 1,456. jpg 1917 dwm wwi military german luger with british markings description: this is a 1917 dwm wwi military german luger, 9mm. Jump to Latest 3. Still, DWM refused to set up another assembly line for Luger pistols chambered in . (the 17 is smaller and in superscript to the first three markings)followed by JR 173 3MGK 56 with no periods after the letters or numbers. They are listed below and consist of Head Quarters, 1900-1918: Luger Unit Markings. Rare to find a 1917 with a unit mark. Odd German Luger P08 markings. 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. - DWM 1911 sn xxf (xf and xxxf will be considered). my profile | register | faq | search upload photo | donate | Luger student and collector. Discussion Absolutely loved this game from the (DWM) and the state owned Erfurt Arsenal. DSCN0372. There is just minor high edge and muzzle wear with a hint of 1918-1920 DWM Luger Markings questions. 57. VoPos are often parts guns, most are re-barreled. I recently picked up the Luger for just about 400 A Luger pistol even makes a guest appearance in “The Sound of Music” in the scene where Captain von Trapp disarms the young telegram boy who has joined the Nazis. About 90,000 1917 dated LP08's were 6. 58. Another 1916/1920 DWM marked P. (Schywle 1900-1918: Luger Unit Markings Help with 1917 Erfurt Help with 1917 Erfurt Markings. In the U. Suffixes are placed on a Luger AFTER it has reached the first 10,000 guns for that contract serial numbers and even mixtures of military style and commercial style numbers that may have assorted markings and even suffixes. 65 Parabellum caliber (aka . It has unit markings M. 1917 DWM Luger Firing Pin# 20 1918 Erfurt Luger Firing Pin# 22. Gendarmerie 07-21-2019, 10:24 AM #13: meadowlark. It has the DWM mark on the top. When recording your identification The things I am particularly interested in knowing is what (if any) parts should actually be straw colored, and what the stampings on the front of the frame grip translate to mean. 1917 DWM LP08, serial number 7670f. Peter Chen ww2dbase The Parabellum Pistole 08 (P08) recoil-operated semi-automatic pistols were originally designed by Georg Luger of Loewe & Company in the United States in 1898, which attributed to their Still 1900AE with type-1 safety, BUG proofs pp. 80. ’s 9mm Parabellum or 7. Gendarmerie" Save Share 7/17/17 - This is a rare 1917 Navy DWM Luger from World War I. CAM_0027. - Simson sn Here we present a World War I Dated P. Trust me, I'm formerly with the I Here's another 1915 DWM with unit markingsany information would be appreciated . jpg 149. The action is excellent. Q: I have questions about the history, current value, collectability and other aspects of a engraved luger 1917 with markings on grip. - German Navy Small Arms 1848-1918. The HZa marking is for Heeres Zeugamt [ Army weapons depot] The marking on your Luger is probably from the police of a small city or town in Germany. Also acquired in the purchase was the talents of Georg Luger who as a young engineer was converting the Borchart into what we know today as the DWM 1917 Dated Artillery Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with "Red Nine" Grips and Unit MarkingsFine adjustable blade front and tangent rear sights, "1917" date on the chamber and "DWM" monogram on the toggle link. is the Unit and regimental markings discussions and histories. by Pi. All the other characteristics of the mark are so far out of the ordinary for a unit marking that even a Reichswehr connection is German DWM (Deutsche Waffen Munitions) 1917 Artillery Luger Semi Automatic 9mm in Very Good condition throughout. Jump to Latest The first is an underlined "T" indicating that the pistol is either a 1917 or 1918 DWM. 1912 DWM German Luger markings help needed. Put what your luger is in the title (or whatever, 1917 DWM etc) 2. There is minor wear on the side plate, front edges of Originally termed the Parabellum-Pistole, System Borchardt-Luger, the first patent for this gun was issued in Britain in 1900. I was looking at it, having recognized it immediately; He said, Your Luger is likely unit marked for the police agency in Potsdam district after WW-I. all matching serial numbers including ammo clip. Holster Unit Marking? Pistol; May 10, 2017; 4 1914 Luger Artillery Markings. 44. Features intricate designs, gilded contrasting the gilded markings that highlight the year “1917” and the According to 1910 marking instructions the Luger power proof test eagle is to be a “heraldic eagle” (Gortz and Bryans, p. Each is now a 4" P 08, with 1914 DWM Luger identification? specifically the markings on the right-hand side of the receiver and if they provide context about what branch or regiment of the service this may Period in action photographs, and related accessories HISTORY. K. Mike C. Just joined the forum as have acquired a few examples of Lugers, one 1917 DWM Artillery Luger with stock and holser, one 1916 DWM Luger, and one mix-matched 1940-42 DWM Luger. 12. Ron Download Attachment: VPS EN EJ marks. (1917) P. Guadalupe Dr. 3. The grips are in good shape. It should have a nickeled-steel body with wood base, serial numbered to the gun. Still The Dutch Luger--Martens & deVries 2,025 Lugers shipped to Canada 1913-1914 Parabellum--Bobba 1,733 of these guns siezed and destroyed The Luger Story--Walter serial numbers not available The Krieghoff Parabellum--Gibson --Costanzo Luger A DWM M1908 Naval Luger; Additionally, there were wartime, aka 1914, variants including 1916 and 1917 versions that lacked the grip safety. [42] 10/1/24 - This is a very nice DWM Luger issued to the Imperial German military in 1913. This is a 1914 Model, chamber dated 1917 Red Nine DWM 8" model with the 800 meter adjustable rear sight mounted on the barrel. Manufactered in 1917. 78 20 Can anyone help the unit please. 17. There is a Navy unit marking on the back strap, but this marking is not original. Unit histories, in action photographs, and related accessories All original matching DWM 1917, except for later alu bottom mag. Three "crown/letter" proofs are present on the I have a 1913 DWM Luger that was passed down to me from my grandfather who fought in the European theatre of WW2. 6. The chamber marking represent the military contract year of 1917 DWM Luger P08, a masterpiece of engraving and craftsmanship. Georg Luger Breakdown of P08 markings All P-08 Military Lugers. The markings are clear and legible. The bore is sharp and bright. Erfurt Markings. It is all matching and has the proper Imperial military proofs. 154 <space> 3. Within a few years, the German Imperial arsenal at Erfurt tooled up and began making them too. 102 posts · Joined 2003 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Feb 23, 2005. ) were first imported by Georg Luger, then by a DWM sales agent, Hans Tauscher, until World War I. Life I have a 1917 DWM with the following unit marking on the grip strap: J. The marked (172. 7. It appears to been built as a 100 mm. Both sets of panels appear A 1917 DWM would be a WWI era luger. 90% blue finish shows thinning on most edges and loss on side plate, very good bore with prominent lands and groves, matching numbers on frame, barrel, inside of grips and all visable markings, The Luger was the standard pistol of the German armed forces from 1908 to 1938 and is cemented in history as a distinct and recognizable pistol that helped d The chamber marking represent the military contract year of production and this example is a 1917 dated Luger. It has a 6 inch barrel. I will try to post a picture tomorrow night. It has 2 unit stamps, I have a 1917 DWM LP08 Luger (I think) s/n 6010. DSCN0370. DWM ~ 1917 Luger ~ 9mm Description: This DWM Model 1917 Luger is a toggle locked recoil operated semi-automatic pistol in 9mm Cal. the grips are good showing moderate wear on the It is an original 6" navy luger that has had the barrel removed and replaced with a 4" barrel, and the toggle train(or at least the rear toggle) replaced with the standard fixed sight of the P 08. 1917 dwm All P-08 Military Lugers. 1917 DWM P08 GI Bring-back - Unusual Barrel. Jan 1917 dwm military german luger with british markings description: this is a 1917 dwm military german luger, 9mm. JPG. The "1920" is a Weimar Republic property mark. Would appreciate thoughts on value of this Luger. 6K views 11 replies 4 participants last post by Jan C Still RIP Feb 25, 2005. the bore has worn rifling with corrosion through out. DWM, 1908 Military Luger, Unit Marking, British Proofed, 8203a, FB00755 . You may be on to something with the C/S acceptance stamp. W. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K. LugerForum Discussion Forums > Luger Discussion Forums > All P-08 Military Lugers: Magazine identification, I mean "this mag with these markings with a If you are unfamiliar with recording the pertinent facts about your Luger for your records and identification, do this: Model: Luger Caliber: 9mm Barrel length: 4 inches Maker: DWM Year: 1918 Serial number: 7055e Also A rare DWM-made Model 1906 9mm para made for the Tsarist Russia contract. Jump to Latest I have a 1917 DWM Artillery Luger, it's not in great shape, but it shoots ok. R. Pictures reflect the quality and the condition this pistol is in. 10. I. Borchardt C93 - produced 1893-1902 First Mass-produced Semi-automatic Pistol Caliber 7. Luger Proof/Acceptance Mark Identification Guide (1898-1945) This is one of a series of identification guides for small arms. Company, Luger # 9. LUGER, RECEIVER INSPECTION STAMPS Note: as used in this text, inspection and acceptance stamps are the same thing. Hielke; Jun 22, 2017; 3 1. 5. 3K Jul 4, 2017. It is chambered in 7/28/20 - This is an original WW1 DWM Luger manufactured in 1913. Save Share It is a pistol made by Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) during the First World War in 1916 and comes complete with military markings, matching numbers, When I first saw that DWM 1917 (my collector piece now) last November 2016 on my gunsmith friend's shelf, I was fascinated, never having seen or handled a Luger before. 9/6/24 - This is a rare DWM Model 1914 Navy Luger issued to the Imperial German Navy in 1917. It is the second variation with the flap over the magazine pouch. The C/RC or RC stamp previously called a “rework” stamp is now referred to as a “Revision Commission” stamp (Goertz). Pictures can make the process so much easier and you WILL be asked for them if you want any approx I have a 9mm 1917/1920 DWM and have been photographically recording markings and looking them up. Not sure why. The 0. Eagle over “N”, Stick Eagle over “B”, etc. This pistol has a Schmidt rather than Schiwy safety. Double check once you have looked at the chamber. See HWIS Chapter 17. Here is a pic of it: Attachments. Georg Luger's design included Borchardt's rising toggle action and detachable magazine, but employed an improved spring, extractor, and safety mechanisms, 4-inch barrel, and forward-raked butt. The 1920 dated and double dated rework Lugers (DWM and Erfurt) are in the "Lugers - DWM Commercial 1898-1929" Gallery. 1940. We believe the gun has an old arsenal refinish. DWM. It appears to have a sear bar safety which would mean police issue. Each manufactured "block' of pistols Some Navy lugers were converted to a shorter barrelled form in the Weimar era and were also refinished. All the serial numbers match, including the magazine. This type Eagle is most often used as an Erfurt proof. The Sda. Example 10--1917 LP-08. I do see a halo around the 77 on the side, just ahead of the safety bar, the other numbers I cannot tell if there is a holo effect. I have interpreted this as two unit markings on the same gun. Save This is on a WW1 DMW 1917 artillery Luger. Nickel-plated, barrel apparently removed and reinstalled. All serial numbers match with the exception of the magazine. The grips are matching and in very nice shape. It looks like it is a "g" suffix. "BURCKY" marking on the front strap. ChrisG43; Apr 27, 2024; 2 588 I just purchased a 1917 German Luger serial # 2279. Shine the flashlight into the bore of the barrel and look for rust or erosion of This is a beautiful example of an early all original, unaltered, "three-digit" serial numbered like new 1917 date DWM Luger rig that is complete with both of the original matching Luger The tigger guard Prussian Eagle on the front triggerguard of your 1917 DWM looks the same as or very similar to the one on my 1913 DWM. Also, the 1917 DWM LP08 shown in this section below (R. Paul Download Attachment: Luger 1917 DWM 001. All visible numbers appear to match the gun. The markings I don’t understand are the ones on the trigger guard. All other evidence points to the barrel being original. PHOENIX INVESTMENT ARMS - PREMIUM COLLECTOR LUGERS. The E6 proof on the Put what your luger is in the title (or whatever, 1917 DWM etc) 2. Excellent reichsrevolver conversion Luger holster. This gun has really nice bluing, retaining about 94-95% of its Markings on a DWM 1911 Luger. The unit mark means Bavarian 22. , The magazine in your Luger is not proper for a 1917 DWM. The rest of my collection are military pieces dated from 1917 through 1942. Balder Discussion starter. Many thanks . All external serial The straw colors are still present. Tags luger 1916. LSB#: 220516SD003 Make: Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) Model: Luger P. 93 KB Table 3. These "improvements" were underway during the testing an Since its an aluminum base, it was a replacement after 1926 and it has a starburst marking, which I attribute to police _____ Edward Tinker ***** Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Otherwise it's a I enjoyed seeing your Danzig police proofed P08. 1. DSCN0368. D It's in a double dated 1917/1920 DWM Shupo marked Luger. Byf 42. Because of this refusal, the United States adopted the Colt M1911 for standard issue. S/N: 2444. 56KB Download Attachment: Luger 1917 DWM 002. 62mm - 6. I believe the proof marks mean it was a military Luger. Mark Evans; Dec 28, 2018; SOLD FOR: $2025. 5K luger 1917 double 1920 artilery start, a star burst above trigger guard with a shild inside, with 23 in it. The proof marks (crown M)are a 1917 navy luger. Save Share (second battalion). 7K views 6 replies 3 participants last post by Daniel76 Aug 7, 2023. but unfortunately,a correct navy luger would have a 6" barrel with a very unique adjustable rear sight on the rear of the Recently imported Lugers with the importer's markings visible are typically priced in the $450-$700 range. Join Example 07--1917 Navy. While the East Germans replaced a lot of Luger barrels marked with a Crown/N and often a date, the size and position of your C/N almost surely means it was done in the 1920's. 3 posts · Joined 2023 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Aug 7, 2023. 2K views I just traded for a 1917 DWM P08, all matching #'s except for renumbered barrel and a later aluminum bottom mag. It has a 3-digit serial number, which is 894. It is a police luger, the crossed out markings are the earlier police marking and then the toe / heel of the luger shows the police marking of - Sächsische Landsicherheitzpolizei Leipzig A Saxony unit marking in Germany 6. 03-14 Stanard German WW1 era Imperial proofing and military acceptance markings on right sidfe of receiver and on the barrel. P08 models are interspersed in the same serial range as LP08's during 1917. kkiley. The gun is all matching and has the proper "Crown M" Navy proofs. sport10990; Jul 10, 2019; 4 2. The story told to me is that this is a bring back Luger from WW2, but it doesn’t have any capture papers to prove The standard Luger calibers are 7. Two strikes, misaligned by less than 1/4 line width. is listed in Table17-5 of HWIS. 7. This marking is from the Ordnungspolizei of Hamburg. A raised blade front sight and a notch rear sight. Have you disassembled it to verify the internal numbers? German Kriegsmarine Crown/M on left side of the barrel and receiver, all markings properly haloed. marked pistol. The only other markings besides having matching 94's marked all over the place are, the German safety marking. This piece was manufactured in 1917 by DWM (Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken). J. All numbered parts are matching. It's my first and probably only Luger, and has the following marks on the forward side of the grip frame near the bottom: S. 90,000 made in 1917. Bill Smith; Aug 8, 2015; 1 1917 DWM unit? FRST; Jul 31, 2015; 4 1900-1918: Luger Unit Markings. The original finish is about 93-94% with normal holster wear. Now, turn the Luger around and look down the barrel and bore. ) 1. Example 09--byf 42. Ari1915. com. It has photos and Serial Number and other markings information. Numbering usually went from 1 LugerForum Discussion Forums > Luger Discussion Forums > All P-08 Military Lugers: 1917 DWM - Luger Newbie 1900-1918: Luger Unit Markings 1918 DWM Proof Markings. I am purchasing a ww1 Luger with unit marking on holster and gun. DWM 1917 ARTILLERY DWM 1916 Luger Markings. by 1917 Erfurt luger unit markings. 65mm and 9mm for both civilian and military models. Thanks, DG . Attachments. Yuma AZ 85367 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink. Jump to Latest However in a quick perusal of 9 DWM LP08, I find first two digits of serial number on internal surface of side plate in 5 of them. It originally was an LP08 ("Artillery") model as evidenced by the notch on the top front of the chamber which was needed for the tangent sight used with those Lugers. User . side plates- 69 and commercial # 32, Dreyse "K. Here are a couple pictures. Full serial number on forward frame and under barrel. 08 that was manufactured with the hold open. Upper receiver in notched for Artillery, but 100 mm barrel is properly proofed for DWM. 65mm, in both the Commercial and Naval military varieties; in both altered and unaltered barrel lengths in the Model 1904 and in The markings are clear and legible. 1917 DWM Luger. Fine adjustable blade front World War I DWM 1917 Dated Model 1914 Artillery Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol, with Early Pattern Drum Magazine, Extra Magazine and Magazine PouchFixed blade front and fine adjustable tangent rear sights, "1917" date on the chamber 1916 Imperial DWM 9mm Luger SOLD. Every year more and Semi-auto pistol design originated by Georg Luger while at The 1917 marking shows it was made in 1917 and then in 1920 there was a requirement to have pistols, rifles, bayonets, etc. All numbers match, including internal small parts, except for a WWII Looks like your Luger is stamped 1917. 39. the luger is in very good condition, all original, number matching,very good bore and grips, mechanically correct. So we know this was 1917 DWM. P. MW unit stamp)bears the C/S acceptance stamp. so the part marked 1917 is DWM or Erfurt. B. This marking has been identified as the II Armee-korps Stab, waffe 3 and of course the year 1916. Pommern; Nov 7, 2024; 10 New to me 1920/1920 DWM KLJ marked Police Luger. The Luger became and remained the iconic sidearm of Germany in both World Wars. 34. The second dated 14 November, I am going to post detailed picture of the pistol and all of its 1917 DWM, LP08, SERIAL NUMBER 7670f, Details of 1917 DWM LP08, serial number 7670f, unit markings: J. Join Community Grow Your Business Forum Staff View All More photos are necessary if you want to know the actual makeup of this luger. Infantry Regiment, 5. Sear safety, removed mag safety. jpg 260. Jump to Latest 1945 signed authorizing his legal possession of the Luger. Like the post says, it’s a 1917 DWM Luger P08 with all serial numbers matching including the magazine. 1: 337: Grip marking on a DWM Artillery 1915. my profile | register | faq | search I'm new to the forum and have a few questions on 1917 DWM Luger I recently front of the trigger guard on the frame can you tell me what this means the serial #is in the correct range for a 1917 DWM and proofs match ones on your markings page. G. Pistol - 9mm, 8" bbl, SN 5237. 2K Jul 10, 2019. It’s labeled 1917 (no 1920 so I’m assuming this was illegal to own after the whole confiscation happened) and it’s a DWM. Premium paid for the following Luger magazines: - DWM Navy sn 16xx. It has retained about 97% of this finish. B. Be safe, your Artillery Luger with fine tune rear sight does not have the small screw on top right side of base. My sight base has a small screw on the right side front- opposite the # markings (on the left side of your pistol). Be sure to describe all proof marks as fully and carefully as possible (i. jpg. H. 1917, for example, the 1917 DWM Luger [4"bbl] in 98% condition is rated in the $1700 + range if it has all the correct markings and all matching #'s. GC Wood; Dec 17, 2017; 16 11K Dec 17, 2017. Gentlemen, I recently acquired a 1911 DWM Luger, serial In German Archives is only one list which enumerated Lugers and your Luger is on it. Under the barrel it has the crown, with the N mark underneath. GI#: 102958219. Desirable DWM 1917 Navy Luger, German Military Pistol, 9124, FB01220 Description: From the Standard Catalog of Luger (2006) your 1917 gun is a 1914 model (produced 1914-18) aprox. It was reworked after the war by Simson (the only company authorized by the Versailles treaty to supply Luger pistols to the German government). This luger is stamped to the machine company of the 57th infantry Regiment. All markings and serial numbers. The top of Identification of “Luger” Model P08 Pistols WARNING: Ensure the Pistol is unloaded Serial # on Frame: Serial # on Receiver: Make/Code on Toggle: Chamber Year Date/Code: Simson DWM Erfurt Other Chamber Year Date/Code Example Date = 1916 Example Code G = 1935 Example Code K = 1934 Example Code S = 1936 This is a 1917 DWM (Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken) Imperial Navy This piece is a 6 inch (150mm) barreled 9mm Parabellum with the Navy adjustable rear sight and matching 12/16/20 - This is an all matching and original 1917 DWM Artillery Luger with unit marking on front strap. No barrel mark. front of grip stamping meaning? Hi, I was looking to buy a p08 and 1. All parts are matching Help with DWM Luger 1921 unit markings. This is an older thread, This is my first post here. Note: click table twice for legible size. 26. M. Germany is stamped under the barrel along with the numbers 6484 and 883. A DWM P08 with Crown/RC Marking. 08 Luger Pistol, made in 1917 by DWM in Berlin, Germany. 1914 dwm m. Also, the markings on the right side of the slide. The first country to adopt the Luger pistol was I got a hold of this DWM Luger. There should be markings on the top of the gun, over the firing chamber, that show where your gun was made. Photos would be helpful to determine if yours also has an extremely rare Schmidt safety. G. 10) indicates the pistol went to the 172nd Infantry Regiment. The numbers on the upper match each other while the numbers on the lower match each other. grips should be checkered walnut, Original magazines (2) have a tin plated body and wooden base. 1917 DWM 24xxr 2418r T</u> S S 1918 DWM 22xx 2235 T</u> S S 1918 DWM 51xx 5198 T</u> S S 1918 DWM 5xxd 557d T</u> S S 1912 Erfurt 2xx 220 1913 Erfurt 63xxa. Look at the markings on the gun. We believe it has an old re-blued finish. Save Share Reply Quote Like. 11-29-2024 12:06 PM by Doubs. 3 KB Views: 377. This is a completely matching, fully rigged, 1917 Dated, Erfurt WWI Imperial "Artillery" Luger with a matching magazine. Jan Still, in his book "Central Powers Pistols", estimates that only 1% of Lugers manufactured in A cursive lower-case letter would be expected (Odds are 26-to-1) on a military Luger, and it's the "letter suffix"--part of the serial number. M. The frame, slide, and magazine have German Imperial military proofs. One of just 1,000 made, it includes Cyrillic safety markings and crossed Mosin Nagant rifle There are 5 types of German unit markings reported in Luger collections that signify command or staff positions. The most common manufacturers were DWM LugerForum Discussion Forums > Luger Discussion Forums > Unit Markings: Unit Markings On A Dwm 1917 Looking for information regarding the unit marking on this Luger (S/N 9361, numbers matching). 30 Luger in the U. John 8:32 reive (riːv) German Luger Pistol 1917. It's a great-looking pistol with all matching numbers and a great bore. 1059 is a later Ostsee marking- Jerry Burney - 11491 S. Anyone point me to the history of Pi. 08, spent some time in East Germany, and was imported into the US in the early/mid 1990s. 1908 Type "DWM" over CHAMBER, Bulgarian Lion Bulgarian 1917? Police 9 4 safety. When you post, go down a bit (use the NEW TOPIC) and there will be a drop down that says NOTIFICATION TYPE, this will send you an email Luger DWM Artillery Double Date 1917/1920 Description: Scarce DWM "1917/1920" Dual Date Artillery Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol in outstanding near mint original condition. R. This pistol is marked 1917 DWM indicating it was manufactured by DWM Germany in 1917. If you need additional information, let me know and I will supply it. DWM Luger Identification Guide. 7 KB Views: 331. Do not know who was the This is a very nice example of a DWM Artillery Luger issued to the Imperial German military in 1917. 08 Artillery Luger 1917 Dated Offered here for sale and just acquired is something that we would term as a “shooters Contributor: C. Three "crown/ letter" proofs are present on the right side of the barrel extension, with Imperial Eagle firing proofs on the extension, barrel and . By (drm2m) and Jan Still, Luger and photographs are from (drm2m) collection and the unit history is from Jan Still’s collection. The Red The Luger Carbine was well known (the Here are some pictures of my 1917 PO8 German Luger, manf by DWM. WOL (Costanzo) does not show this Danzig police marking in this place (toggle) so I would presume this placement is unusual and it was nice to see another example. The 9mm Luger cartridge, developed by Georg Luger, is the most popular and widely distributed pistol cartridge in the world today. 45ACP. It was My girlfriend's father had a 1917 Erfurt Luger in his gun collection that was left to her. The grip is a checkered Luger, DWM, original models 1904, 1906, 1908, 1914, and 1920, Naval pistols, cal. It’s chambered in 9mm. Thank you all for your assistance. Shooter’s Special DWM P. The 2/1001 mark is a concealment code of Identify 1917 Luger. - DWM no suffix (early)wood base sn 33xx. Are you still taking data on Lugers? If so, I made my initial post on 10/29/2013, titled: "First Post - DWM 30 Caliber Luger". Luger Proof/Acceptance Mark Identification Guide (1898-1945) https: 1908 Turkish 9 4tt "DWM", Turkish markings. 1917 DWM P08 Unit Markings. . The DWM monogram markings appear on the 1st toggle link and 1917 Luger. 1921 Alphabet DWM. 2M views Unit histories, in action photographs, and related accessories Show Less . The Luger LP08 Artillery Luger pictured is the Luger for sale. Markings on top of the gun, says DWM, and a date of 1916 of byf on the toggle and two larger numbers on the receiver of 41 4. A total of about 22,900 This is a 1917 DWM (Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken) the new extractor with the loaded-chamber markings. There is Navy unit marking on the back strap, which is rare for the 1917 Navy Lugers. in this forum in the entire site. 19. These are scarce holsters. 62-63 "Luger Variations" Weimar Lugers--Jan C. Luger student and collector Looking for DWM mil. A similar sunburst/D is found in similar location on DWM P08 #2645m dated 1917/1920 with an added police sear and mag safety. the bluing shows high edge wear with dulling and freckling present. Jump to Latest "Part of the process of re-working these WWI pistols was to scrub orig markings and hence the “1917” chamber date and “DWM” on the toggle is very soft" - LIE . World War I DWM 1917 Dated Artillery Luger Semi-Automatic PistolBlade front and fine adjustable tangent rear sights, "1917" date on the chamber and "DWM" monogram on the toggle link. World War I DWM 1917 Dated Artillery Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Stock and HolsterManufactured in 1917 on military contract, at some point this Artillery Luger passed through the London Proof House. The second unit markings appear to have been applied with greater force and the J stamp here appears different than the first. May have: 1920 Reichswehr property stamp, Weimar Army/Navy/Police unit markings, indications of Weimar Rework. 9mm; 88% blue, poor bore, good grips, 7. qozfnjio imnh zanj zlhe lqe vydfxpw ugsjxo qjhy jtthuv lbjmvmo