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Luger

poackleypoackley Member Posts: 48 ✭✭
edited December 2005 in Ask the Experts
Have a German Luger with the DWM on the toggel. The S/N is 77xx and the only stamps on are "Made in Germany" and the proof mark. I need more information on the gun please. Blue book lists it as being made in 1900. The cal. is .30. On the front of sight is a "D". There is a loop mark below the S/N on the front of the fram. The number 14 is on the rear of the gun just below the rear sight. This is all that I can find on the gun. Should I be looking for more marks and is there a sight some place for just Lugers?

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  • poackleypoackley Member Posts: 48 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I acquired a German Luger S/42 with all matching serial numbers. But some _____ had the gun chromed and put pearl grips on it. Any ideas on value and what to do with it to restore it ???
  • poackleypoackley Member Posts: 48 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Was there a Italian manufacturer of lugers in and around 1944?
    I have a chance to get a luger that I'm told was made 1944 by some Italian mfg I have not seen it yet and was locking for info before wasting time.
    Thanks for any help. ~ Gary
  • poackleypoackley Member Posts: 48 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    No real questions, just a mention that today is the anniversary of Georg Luger's birthday. FYI: Luger P08 pistol inventor"Fast is good, but accuracy is everything.."Wyatt Warp
  • poackleypoackley Member Posts: 48 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I recently acquired a Luger DWM. Most of the serial numbers,the proof markings and the DWM logo have white in the letering. What is this? Is it desireable to have this white? Who put it there? any help appreciated.
  • poackleypoackley Member Posts: 48 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Luger 7.65 marked DWM 98% with holster. The safety release is marked in english SAFE. Also a holster and it does not have a clip holder. Serial 901xx all parts with matching numbers. This gun has been in my family about 60 years and has only been test fired during that time.

    Jim
  • poackleypoackley Member Posts: 48 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've got this Luger. Under the barrel and on the trigger guard, it has the number 23XX. Is this the serial number? If so, can anybody tell me what model this weapon is or what year it was produced? If not, then where can I find the serial number?

    I run with scissors.
  • poackleypoackley Member Posts: 48 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    guy, I have a german luger i would like to find more about. I have the normal military reference book but need more help in ID of the firearm can someone help with it.it is a S/42 date stamped 1938 4"barrel on the right side next to barrel on the flat part of the chamber it is stampedeagle over 83 and eagle over 93 but the next mark looks like crossed flags or some sort of bird. on the front of the trigger gard under the serial numbers there is an scroll L. the finnish on the pistol is blued and the grips are the brown wood.THE MAGAZINE HAS 1280 L and + and eagle. any help on this would be great. I would also like a value if possible blueing and over all is about 50%.Thanks 45
  • poackleypoackley Member Posts: 48 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Need a little help. I just recieved a german luger from some kin folks of mine. It has byf on the toggle and the number 42 between the barrel and the toggle. It has a four diget serial no. 4XXX. Several parts are marked the the no 36. It has 3 eagles on the receiver part of the pistol. One with the no.136, one with 135 and one with the swastika. It has an eagle with the swastika on thebarrel. It has the eagle and the swastika on the toggle. It has Gesichert where the saftey is and what looks like a cursive h under the serial number above the trigger on the outside of the trigger guard. Any info and approx value I would appreciate. Sorry don't have a camera so no pics. The pistol has no rust good rifling and hardly any wear. Thanks Sam
  • poackleypoackley Member Posts: 48 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Please help me to replace P-08 barrel, were i can read about it?
    Thank you

    Andrey
  • poackleypoackley Member Posts: 48 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    How much would it cost to get a Luger that fires well? I want something that i can frame up on my wall and shoot on occasion. is this possible?
  • poackleypoackley Member Posts: 48 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've had a good experience posting this forum since becoming a member this last month. I've learned that a picture is a valuable asset to include with my query.
    I now have another question that I hope will be acceptable to those in this group. I'm seeking information and guidance as to value of this piece:

    http://mywebpages.comcast.net/steve5x5/luger.JPG

    Thanks again,
    steve5x5
  • poackleypoackley Member Posts: 48 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    whats the going rate for a 1916 luger
  • poackleypoackley Member Posts: 48 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Anybody know for sure if 1900 DMC American Eagle Luger made a presintation luger (nickel,with gold plating on the trigger,top of the toggle mag. releise,safty)

    Of course I'm out of my mind. It's dark and scary in there.
  • One shotOne shot Member Posts: 1,027
    edited November -1
    What configuration is it, what condition, do all the numbers match, any marks on the receiver ring, what type of grips and condition of them.

    "The most persistent sound which reverberates through man's history is the beating of war drums."
    Arthur Koestler, UK
  • p3skykingp3skyking Member Posts: 25,750
    edited November -1
    Caliber would be helpful too. Either 9mm or 7.65mm (30 cal). DWM made Lugers for both military and commercial. The "Made in German" is no doubt commercial, but the time frame needs to be pinpointed.


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  • poackleypoackley Member Posts: 48 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I didn't check the spelling on the "made in Germany" I posted new information and hope this will be enough to get the job done.

    quote:Originally posted by p3skyking
    Caliber would be helpful too. Either 9mm or 7.65mm (30 cal). DWM made Lugers for both military and commercial. The "Made in German" is no doubt commercial, but the time frame needs to be pinpointed.


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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,875 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'd look for similar guns on this site:

    http://www.simpsonltd.com/

    They have good photos & descriptions that might help you.

    Neal
  • rhmc24rhmc24 Member Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    http://www.lugerforum.com/ is a good source for Luger info.
  • drsckdrsck Member Posts: 992
    edited November -1
    The fellows have given you several good suggestions, but there are a couple of things that I can add that might help. There are two qualities that distinguish the 1900 luger: 1) dished toggles which means that the place where you grip the toggle to pull it upward is dished rather than flat, and 2) a grip safety. If it doesn't have there qualities, it's not a 1900 model. In addition, you mention that there is a "loop mark" below the serial number. That is a series number. DWM numbered guns from 1 to 9999 and then added a mark and started all over again. When they got to 9999 with that mark, they just changed the mark and started over again. Originally the mark was a letter of the German alphabet, but I've always felt that they ran out of letters and just used any old squiggle till they got to 9999 and then used a different one. Based on what you've told us, it would appear that your luger is either a post-war import or a 1920 commercial. Let us have some more information and we might be able to narrow it down. Best of luck -- Steve
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