Last year for DWM logo?
 

I'm thinking the last year you would see a DWM logo on the toggle would be either 1929 or 1930. Is that correct?

For parts manufacture, that would be correct. For actual assembled pistols, as late as 1936-1938 depending on some details. Anything with a Crown/crown/U proof mark is post-1930 assembly.


--Dwight

Thanks, Dwight. I'm looking at a Commercial Alphabet model with Crown-N and of course no military proofs (and no GERMANY stamp) but it does have a DWM toggle.

I can make out the S/N in the seller's photo but not the suffix. Emailed him and he says it is a "y" suffix but that doesn't sound right to me.

-Bob

According to Gortz & Sturgess, the DWM toggles ended at approximately 1500 ~ 1550 in the v suffix range.

They do note, however, that BKIW did a final clear out of all old DWM parts in the late 1930's - as stated by Dwight - and that raises the question of an odd DWM toggle being used as late as the y suffix range. It would require a hands on examination of the Luger in question to determine if it's an all matching original or something else.

I'd ask the seller for a better picture.

Thanks Dwight & Doubs for chiming in. I've thrown a low bid out. If I get it for a shooter grade price I'll be happy. If not then oh well.

I think it is probably an early '30's pistol with a leftover or replacement toggle, but that is by no means certain.

Weimar Schutzpolizei Police Academy cadets were given a P.08 and a belt w/holster. Were those Lugers commercial, or true police Lugers? I can find almost nothing about the Police Academies.

-Bob