First Luger, (1916 DWM) question on origin (mismatched parts)

DevilofFallujah · 06-13-2017, 08:04 PM

Thanks Don. Is it safe to say the mag is WWII era? It has no markings except the 3 digit serial.

DonVoigt · 06-14-2017, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilofFallujah

Thanks Don. Is it safe to say the mag is WWII era? It has no markings except the 3 digit serial.

I would say from 1925 or so to 1940 or so.

Thor · 06-15-2017, 12:04 PM

IF you shoot it much you might change out the firing pin from a WWI pin (non fluted) to a fluted one that tends to prevent damage to the breech block at the firing pin retainer notch in the event of pressure coming back into the breech from a pierced primer or overload. Luger Doc (his screen name here) has them and the switch over takes about a minute or two with only a small screw driver (many can do it with just your thumb) to take out the retainer, then the spring and pin follow. WWII pins are FLUTED and help a bunch. NICE shooting by the way.

06-15-2017, 12:04 PM	#3
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	IF you shoot it much you might change out the firing pin from a WWI pin (non fluted) to a fluted one that tends to prevent damage to the breech block at the firing pin retainer notch in the event of pressure coming back into the breech from a pierced primer or overload. Luger Doc (his screen name here) has them and the switch over takes about a minute or two with only a small screw driver (many can do it with just your thumb) to take out the retainer, then the spring and pin follow. WWII pins are FLUTED and help a bunch. NICE shooting by the way. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

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06-13-2017, 08:04 PM	#1
DevilofFallujah User Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 5 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks Don. Is it safe to say the mag is WWII era? It has no markings except the 3 digit serial.