My new 1918 DWM luger has all matching numbers, inside and outside, except for the magazine. All proofs are present as identified in the references. A couple of pictures are attached. The blueing is very good (90+ %)except for the side plate and the straw color is also very good (95+ %). My guess on the % blue and straw are VERY uneducated. The bore is shiney with strong rifling and it functions perfectly. I have a couple of questions about the numbers. First, Lugers at Random does not list the firing pin as being numbered. This luger does have a number (12) on the firing pin. Should this match the pistol (it doesn't) or what else does this number mean? Is there a magazine exchange site anywhere (list non-matching magazine numbers people have that could be traded if someone lucks into a number they need)? What kind of value should I put on this pistol for insurance purposes?
Vern
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