Australian Marked Luger
 

I came across a 1916 DWM Artillery luger, with holster and stock, last week that had Australian Army stampings opposit the thumb safety. I talked to a couple of guys from the local Arms & Armourers Society. They said that the Australian army brought back quite a few arms from Europe after WWI. Also at the outbreak of WWII, fire arms were collected from the public to help arm the defence forces. There are records of the artillery crews in Darwin being issued with the Artillery Lugers. Which avenue this gun came into service I am unsure. An interesting piece of history.

Welcome to the Lugerforum Fazer... Please post photos of your find for all to see.

Fazer,
nice going. Does the stocks serial number match the serial number on the gun? Does it have matching mags? Lets get some pictures of your trophy. What is the date on your holster? Who is the manufacturer?
Big Norm

Just better clear things up, by came across, I ment there was a guy up at the range shooting it and I got to look it over. By the looks of it, it was all matching, I didn't pull it apart, but he said it was and he is fairly clued up. He was using repoduction mags, didn't find out if the original was matching. I've met the guy a couple times before, I'll see if I can get some photos and get a more detailed description. I did ask if he wanted to get rid of it, but didn't get much of an answer, but then again there were a few people around. More homework needed.

Fazer, I believe that your information is correct. I once owned a Mauser C96 that was "D broad arrow D" military accepted. Perhaps Murry from NZ can add to this thread. I hope that Australia is saving all their confiscated guns for the next time that they need to arm the home guard. TH