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TheDuke635 12-25-2020 05:37 PM

1917 DMW in 30 Luger
 
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Just picked up this Luger and would like some more information on it it's 1917 dated serial number 3407 and it's in 30 Luger I'm not sure if it's a commercial Luger or not. .... The grips are some of those old sports Inc grips from Chicago..also I got it for $450

Doubs 12-25-2020 05:57 PM

Many thousands of Imperial military Lugers were re-barreled following WW1 for sale in foreign countries - especially the United States - for much needed hard currency. The practice also helped to make use of arms that otherwise would have been destroyed because of provisions imposed by the Allies. Large numbers were re-barreled in .30 caliber. Some had the date scrubbed while others, like yours, did not.

Measured with a cleaning rod from a closed and uncocked breechface to the muzzle, your barrel likely measures 95mm in length.

Looking at your pictures, there isn't much to be determined except that because it's a DWM, it left the factory as an Artillery Luger with an 8 inch barrel. DWM only notched the receivers of guns they made into Artillery models. Your magazine appears to have a wood bottom which is correct.

I have an Erfurt that was done exactly as yours except the date was removed. It is a 100% matching pistol other than the replacement barrel.

If anything like mine, yours will be an excellent shooter.

TheDuke635 12-25-2020 06:07 PM

You are correct it does have a wooden bottom to the magazine.. what do you mean by notched receiver? I'm pretty pleased with it I've wanted a Luger for a long time and this one was a steel when I got it the action was really loose and taking it apart I noticed they put it together wrong so I fixed that and now it works perfectly I have yet to shoot it but I'm excited to do so

Ron Wood 12-25-2020 06:16 PM

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Receiver notch

TheDuke635 12-25-2020 06:19 PM

I just noticed that ...I think that's a pretty neat history and I guess I didn't do too bad for $450

Heinz 12-25-2020 06:33 PM

Nice, hopefully, it will be a great shooter. Right now I think you can buy 30 Luger cheaper than 9 mm and it is more available.

Doubs 12-25-2020 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDuke635 (Post 335830)
I just noticed that ...I think that's a pretty neat history and I guess I didn't do too bad for $450

The notch was required for the rear sight of an Artillery Luger to sit in at it's lowest setting. Ron has posted an excellent picture of a notched receiver.

If your Luger has a decent bore, you did better than OK. That was a gift.

TheDuke635 12-25-2020 06:37 PM

I bought the dies and some brass and some bullets to reload 30 luger so I think I'm good there!.... And the bore is really nice

Heinz 12-26-2020 07:45 AM

Lots of reloading info here in the General Discussions Forum under the reloading heading. Have fun.

The 30 with hollow points in a wicked little round

rhuff 12-26-2020 04:32 PM

I might suggest that you FIRST try your new Luger with factory ammo, and a Mec-Gar mag. The old wood based mags have a tendency to split when loaded after all these years. That would be a shame as these old mags have value. Lugers like to be clean and well lubed.

If your Luger runs correctly with factory ammo and a good mag, then have at reloading the brass. A lot of us on this forum handload 7.65Para, and have for many years.

TheDuke635 12-31-2020 10:47 AM

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Well I put new grips on it and I cleaned it up and it looks a whole lot better

Doubs 12-31-2020 12:11 PM

Nice! The grips do improve the looks. I'd be pleased to own it.


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