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mrerick · 02-07-2015, 12:26 PM

Hi Rodney, and welcome to the forum.

Congratulations on your 1916 DWM Luger. All matching and in original finish is considered collectible if original finish is over about 80%. You have what looks like a righteous Luger!

As to shooting, use standard power 9mm Luger (assuming it's in that caliber). If reloading start at the lower end with 124gn or 115gn jacketed bullets.

Many of us do not shoot collectible guns because of the risk of breakage of numbered parts. It impacts both the history and the financial value when they get damaged, which does happen. A better choice for shooting is a mismatch or refinish matching WW-II era gun or an Interarms / Mauser Luger.

Marc

02-07-2015, 12:26 PM	#10
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	Hi Rodney, and welcome to the forum. Congratulations on your 1916 DWM Luger. All matching and in original finish is considered collectible if original finish is over about 80%. You have what looks like a righteous Luger! As to shooting, use standard power 9mm Luger (assuming it's in that caliber). If reloading start at the lower end with 124gn or 115gn jacketed bullets. Many of us do not shoot collectible guns because of the risk of breakage of numbered parts. It impacts both the history and the financial value when they get damaged, which does happen. A better choice for shooting is a mismatch or refinish matching WW-II era gun or an Interarms / Mauser Luger. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.