ID'ing a Lugar
 

My father passed away recently and I recieved this pistol from his estate. I have no idea what it is (other then being a Lugar) or if it is valuable. If anyone could guide me in the right direction I would be grateful.

I have added a couple of pictures.

Thanks,

Bob
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Hi Bob,

Welcome to the forum. Your photos are a bit large, but very clear. Can you post some of any markings on the sides of the receiver and barrel. It would help greatly in identification.

Ron

Bob,
It appears that you have a pretty nice Model 1908. But, as the other Ron stated, we need clear photos of any exterior markings to firm up the identification and determine if it is military or commercial.

What in the heck are the white dots on the grips?

Jerry Burney

I'm guessing that they are ivory inlays. The interesting thing is that they are located just about where the screws for the wood scales for an Ideal shoulderstock/holster grips would be placed. I don't think that was the purpose, the grips are too thick to attach to the Ideal metal backing plates, but it is an interesting coincidence nonetheless.

The only markings anywhere on the pistol other then the DWM on the toggle is a stamped marking that appears to be a crown above a "N".

It also has the serial number is various places which all match. The number is in the mid 60,000 range.

The pistol appears to be blued steel but a couple of parts have kind of a tan or gold tint to them , maybe some type of case hardening. It has some surface wear and has never been refinished since my dad brought it back from WW2. It has mostly set in his night stand drawer for home defense for the last 60 some years. As far as I can remember is probably has less then 250 rounds fired thru it.

Bob,
You have a Model 1908 Commercial. You are correct that the gold colored parts are a heat treatment that provides a moderate case hardening. Collectors refer to this as "straw" colored, and it is correct for your Luger. It appears that you have a fairly nice example and more photos would be appreciated. There really isn't any harm in disclosing the actual serial number and it would help to add to the data base on these guns, but if you choose not to share it that is understandable.