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gunbugs 02-24-2021 07:46 PM

New to me DWM 1908 commercial
 
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Picked this one up today. Externally excellent. The v.U. grip strap marking puzzles me. No hold open has been added. grips and firing pin are un-numbered. The sideplate has the first 2 digits instead of the last 2. The font is spot on to match the frame numbers.

gunnertwo 02-24-2021 07:57 PM

Looks like a nice example, in 9mm- correct? Don't have a clue on the markings.

G2

gunbugs 02-24-2021 09:44 PM

Correct. 9mm.

HerrKaiser 02-24-2021 10:28 PM

Looks like a pretty gun. The sideplate is curious though, as is the Unit Mark. Would like to hear from others.

Is it just me/ the picture, or does the upper look like it is a bit recessed in the frame and not flush like it should be?

gunbugs 02-25-2021 12:10 AM

The upper/lower match, and the upper is pretty flush with the frame. Not perfect, but close.

gunbugs 02-25-2021 12:15 PM

I think I have the U.v. figured out. "Unterofficier vorschule". The NCO school.

Doug G. 12-12-2021 12:08 AM

The side plate number on my 1908 Commercial has the last two digits on it. Factory goof, or replacement part?
https://i.imgur.com/d5CSgEi.jpg?1

Doubs 12-12-2021 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug G. (Post 342196)
The side plate number on my 1908 Commercial has the last two digits on it. Factory goof, or replacement part?

That is factory correct. Commercial Lugers had the last two digits of the serial number stamped on the underside of the locking bolt and side plate... just as yours is.

jeb111 12-12-2021 10:55 AM

The side plate is curious could it have been an accident at the factory or possibly but unlikely could it have been replaced by a sideplate with those digits? Anyway it is a sharp pistol and the unit mark makes it very unique! Great score!
Jim

roadkill1 12-12-2021 11:20 AM

Very handsome 08 Commercial WITH A UNIT MARK........how unique!!!

Congrats,

Ron

tomaustin 12-12-2021 12:36 PM

nice weapon....but, why do you use a live shotgun shell as a prop...?
plenty of other options that don't go bang.............cuts down on your exposure for an accident.....Tom

Thosbi 12-16-2021 08:02 PM

Realy nice Commercial Luger.
But the grip strap marking is v.U. not U.v. (Unteroffiziersvorschule)!!

My opinion:
These letters represent the owner's name.
Example Name: von Uhlen or von Urff


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