1918 DWM Police Rework Questions

lugerholsterrepair · 03-01-2014, 08:51 PM

This pistol..so far is typical of what I believe is a Mauser re work. A WW1 pistol that had improvements made to it then issued to Police Units. I have often wondered if these had the extractor improved or if this part was left alone..
Yes..this firing pin is not the one it originally came with but a fluted one. Notice the deep grooves in it? Original WW1 DWM Army pistols came without this feature.

jsd1318 · 03-01-2014, 09:08 PM

So even a reworked pistol would not have other markings. Also am I right about it being in service in the 30's?

jsd1318 · 03-01-2014, 09:10 PM

I also meant to thank you for the work you did on my holster. It looks great. I can not remember if I have already.

03-01-2014, 08:51 PM	#1
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03-01-2014, 09:08 PM	#2
jsd1318 User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So even a reworked pistol would not have other markings. Also am I right about it being in service in the 30's?

03-01-2014, 09:10 PM	#3
jsd1318 User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I also meant to thank you for the work you did on my holster. It looks great. I can not remember if I have already.