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The Luger is almost perfect . Blueing is about 90% or better. No rust or pitting anywhere. lands and grooves are like new. Grips are perfect, no worn spots. All matching numbers except the magazine. Serial no. 311 on all major parts and 11 on all other small parts. Top of the slide has a scripted DWM. Under side of barral has a crown N, 311 and a scripted small a. Left side , above the take down lever is also a crown N. Rear of the grip has the stock lug. It is a 30 luger (7.65x21). A commercial model I think. No date stamped on top. 4" barral. Any info reguarding date of manufacture or history appreciated. Thanks.
Will try to get pics.

Sounds like a 1920 Commercial(Alphabet DWM). Pics would be nice.

pics added

Hi James, and welcome to the forum.

You have a very nice DWM Alphabet Commercial Luger made in the 1924 timeframe. The magazine is not period to the pistol. Your serial number is "311o" where the "o" is part of, the serial number and a suffix to the numeric digits. Should be a 3 7/8 inch long barrel.

It looks to be in original finish. Is it marked "Germany" or "Made in Germany" anywhere?
You would expect that if it was shipped by DWM to the USA.

These are generally valued less and considered less valuable than military Lugers. One in very nice condition like this would be worth more than most. They start out at about $600 and work up to $1000 or so.

Marc

Thanks. The "o " you refer to on mine looks more like a scrolled a. It has little tales on the top and bottem. It is 3 7/8 '' barrel.

Also. No Germany marked anywhere.

its an 'o'

Thanks, o it is.

The lack of an export/import mark is interesting. I believe that "Germany" or "Made in Germany" was required on all of these pistols when they were brought into the USA in the 1920s.

This one may not have originally been exported into the USA. Do you know any of the history of this pistol?

Marc

yes, if for sale to the USA - I have been told that Canada ones were brought through the USA, and thus export stamped, but I would assume that not all were; besides, mexico and other south american countries, sales in Germany and other countries would not require a USA export marking of Germany

Before the 1960's, folks could carry almost anything onto a plane or ship and travel anywhere, with anything

I don't have any history on it. The original owner was in his 80's when he died. Had it for yrs. Possibly brought it home from WW2, but not sure.

congrats you have a nice one, and welcome to the forum

Thanks.

Finally got out to shoot it yesterday. Put 50 rds through it. Not one problem. I guess it's a keeper.

Sad about the right grip. It appears that someone sanded this down for added comfort or a better grip. I would personally have Hugh, one of the members on this site, rechecker this grip if it were mine

Glad to hear that you Luger runs 100%.....not all do that. It is a nice looking piece, and I feel sure that you will enjoy it.

Just noticed that on the picture myself. Must be a lighting reflection or someting. I just checked the grips and they are both perfect. You had me concerned. Thanks.