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mrerick · 11-23-2017, 09:59 AM

We discuss many things including how to determine caliber in the FAQ document published free on this website. Follow the FAQ link at the top of the page.

It looks like a nice original DWM Alphabet Commerical Luger. The case is aftermarket, made by Pacific Canvas in the USA.

The pistol was made for commercial export from Germany. The gun's serial number is on the front of the frame and includes the suffix letter. If the suffix letter under the numeric digits has been damaged or obscured that would be a potential ATF issue, and drop value.

The serial number digits do not look like DWM dies, and it's very possible that the gun and the barrel has been renumbered. That would reduce the pistol to "Shooter" class, not collector class, and drop the value of the gun and one magazine to $700. If the numbers were changed or obscured, there could be ATF issues.

The grip wear does drop the value somewhat. I would reduce David's value estimate by at least $100. Case contributes $75 to value; Each magazine $90 to value

The golden color on parts is called "straw" and is normal. It's a form of fire / heat bluing.

11-23-2017, 09:59 AM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	We discuss many things including how to determine caliber in the FAQ document published free on this website. Follow the FAQ link at the top of the page. It looks like a nice original DWM Alphabet Commerical Luger. The case is aftermarket, made by Pacific Canvas in the USA. The pistol was made for commercial export from Germany. The gun's serial number is on the front of the frame and includes the suffix letter. If the suffix letter under the numeric digits has been damaged or obscured that would be a potential ATF issue, and drop value. The serial number digits do not look like DWM dies, and it's very possible that the gun and the barrel has been renumbered. That would reduce the pistol to "Shooter" class, not collector class, and drop the value of the gun and one magazine to $700. If the numbers were changed or obscured, there could be ATF issues. The grip wear does drop the value somewhat. I would reduce David's value estimate by at least $100. Case contributes $75 to value; Each magazine $90 to value The golden color on parts is called "straw" and is normal. It's a form of fire / heat bluing. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.