Need help to date an early Luger

mrerick · 05-25-2012, 10:50 AM

I think that this was the thread:

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...&highlight=FWB

According to Dwight, the unit came into existence in March, 1919 and was disbanded in April, 1920.

"EWB" a post WW-I Bavarian Militia.

Marc

majsu · 05-25-2012, 01:42 PM

First. Thank you both for your help. I am new to Lugers and this is a tremendous help.

I also apologize for my picture quality, all I have here is my EVO cell phone.

I am in Sarasota at the moment where the gun is.

To my knowledge this gun is in original condition and not restored, at least not since WWII when it was relieved from it's prior owner (as the story goes) on the battlefields of Europe. It was in one family since then and last fired in the early 1960's. This gun seems to be in almost pristine condition.

alanint, thanks for your notes on the EWB markings. We had only assumed they were a previous owners initials. I didn't think to look them up. I appreciate the heads up about them.

Mrerick, thank you for your assistance in identifying this piece. As to your questions.

The toggle retention pin seems to be in the white.

I don't see any "halos" about the serial number on the bottom side of the barrel. All cuts seem to be very crisp and sharp. There is very little where on this piece, almost liiks like it was never used. No holster wear is apparent either.

I am a little confused about something you posted. You said it was a commercial marking but the EWB indicates a military use. Were built for the commercial market and later used in the military?

Again thanks.

Lee

nukem556 · 05-25-2012, 04:40 PM

I don't think its been refinished... look at the fine machining marks on the middle toggle link and the area right above the right grip...if ANY sanding or buffing at all is done before a reblue, these are rubbed away......also if you look closely, the barrel serial haloes are obvious.

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	I think that this was the thread: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...&highlight=FWB According to Dwight, the unit came into existence in March, 1919 and was disbanded in April, 1920. "EWB" a post WW-I Bavarian Militia. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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05-25-2012, 01:42 PM	#2
majsu User Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 5 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	First. Thank you both for your help. I am new to Lugers and this is a tremendous help. I also apologize for my picture quality, all I have here is my EVO cell phone. I am in Sarasota at the moment where the gun is. To my knowledge this gun is in original condition and not restored, at least not since WWII when it was relieved from it's prior owner (as the story goes) on the battlefields of Europe. It was in one family since then and last fired in the early 1960's. This gun seems to be in almost pristine condition. alanint, thanks for your notes on the EWB markings. We had only assumed they were a previous owners initials. I didn't think to look them up. I appreciate the heads up about them. Mrerick, thank you for your assistance in identifying this piece. As to your questions. The toggle retention pin seems to be in the white. I don't see any "halos" about the serial number on the bottom side of the barrel. All cuts seem to be very crisp and sharp. There is very little where on this piece, almost liiks like it was never used. No holster wear is apparent either. I am a little confused about something you posted. You said it was a commercial marking but the EWB indicates a military use. Were built for the commercial market and later used in the military? Again thanks. Lee

05-25-2012, 04:40 PM	#3
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	I don't think its been refinished... look at the fine machining marks on the middle toggle link and the area right above the right grip...if ANY sanding or buffing at all is done before a reblue, these are rubbed away......also if you look closely, the barrel serial haloes are obvious.