ID Help with 1917 DWM

Edward Tinker · 08-29-2011, 11:46 AM

Hello and welcome

Here is some basic info, made in 1917 (year stamp) by DWM

It probably had very bad oil stains and when it was refinished (here in the USA, not an arsenal), someone probably tried to clean the grips and those stains were left.

It has been reblued, you can tell by the glossy of the finish and the lightness of the stampings.

also, the prong like thing that attaches to the mainspring is not attached (you can tell the toggle is not in its correct position)

I collect bringback stories, if you know how the family member got it? Then email me if you'd like

Ed

08-29-2011, 11:46 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,987 Thanks: 2,083 Thanked 4,604 Times in 2,128 Posts	Hello and welcome Here is some basic info, made in 1917 (year stamp) by DWM It probably had very bad oil stains and when it was refinished (here in the USA, not an arsenal), someone probably tried to clean the grips and those stains were left. It has been reblued, you can tell by the glossy of the finish and the lightness of the stampings. also, the prong like thing that attaches to the mainspring is not attached (you can tell the toggle is not in its correct position) I collect bringback stories, if you know how the family member got it? Then email me if you'd like Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

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