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I did a search and found a luger for auction (this one had been offered without a picture weeks ago, starting at $1,000). The writeup said the gun had a german general's initials inscribed on it (this got my attention). The gun is back at http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?item=994965 and now has pictures. The general's initials? DWM ......."Buy It Now" for $3,500 is faaar too much.

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Yes, that is funny. Obviously, since it has been passed down from generation to generation and it has been in the family since 1912 when it was liberated from General D.W.M, and only had to be 'upgraded' once (in 1916) it should be well worth the asking price of $3500. (It would be sad if the seller really buys his/her own story, but..I got a laugh out of it).

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and this 1912-dated luger is dated 1916; specially for secrecy to confuse the enemy. Its strawed parts look blued--special order for General Munitionsfabriken. Handed down from generation to generation, although the facts may have failed to accompany the pistol. The well-worn grips and pitting were from the constant bickering between General DWM and his rival, General Erfurt. SO arrogant was Gen. Erfurt that he placed a crown over his name.


dm

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Man, you guys are tough. When I first saw the ad, I was tempted to write an email, but decided it probably wouldn't do any good. I sure hope nobody falls for the story.

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HEll, that aint nothing, I got me a Luger that was OWNED by me father King Erfurt!! Look at the CROWN!! Prince Ted

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Now everyone will know that's how you were able to determine heirarchy in the German Army, the size and type of the font use to engrave your initials. Poor old Colonel byf... I'll bet he wished he had waited until he was a general before he put his initials on all his guns.

Prince ??, I thought it was General !!! (EOM
 

Does that mean S42 and 42 were Generals??? (
 

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No only Colonel, try GT, he is the General and I have a picture to prove it, heheh

No they were OberColonels...
 

S42 was the senior and 42 was the junior... Hope this helps

Helps What ???? (EOM)
 

Why isn't it in the Rogues Gallery??? (EOM)
 

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GT didnt want it posted, he liked his "Wilder" look I guess! We did ask him!

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Actually, he said "wrong person, right rank" I guess he wants to remain a mystery, but he makes damn fine Luger mag bottoms! Ted

The pain in my butt from listening to you
 

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By the way, the 1916 DWM luger appears to have a metal bottomed magazine with a very Nazi look to it.....!

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Nazi magazine, on a 1912 (restamped to 1916) pistol? Obviously a real rarity (how could they have known?)..could be worth at least, oh say, maybe $3500?