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Tim · 06-17-2003, 10:46 PM

I picked up what I hope is my first "collector" Luger. I have a couple of shooters, but this one is my first crack at what I hope is a better grade of Luger. The pistol pictured below is a 1916 DWM. All parts match including the magazine and grip panels. Blueing is very good with a little wear on the high points of the sideplate and muzzle. Strawing looks better in the photos than it really is, probably 80% with some light freckling on the safety lever. I dont know why the grips look so shiny, they really look like plain old grips with no chip at the safety. The front strap is stamped with the number "24" in larger font than any other markings. I've been reading and asking questions here for some time and I am inviting commentary from the learned group.

06-17-2003, 10:46 PM	#1
Tim User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Great North Woods of Wisconsin Posts: 100 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	1916 DWM I picked up what I hope is my first "collector" Luger. I have a couple of shooters, but this one is my first crack at what I hope is a better grade of Luger. The pistol pictured below is a 1916 DWM. All parts match including the magazine and grip panels. Blueing is very good with a little wear on the high points of the sideplate and muzzle. Strawing looks better in the photos than it really is, probably 80% with some light freckling on the safety lever. I dont know why the grips look so shiny, they really look like plain old grips with no chip at the safety. The front strap is stamped with the number "24" in larger font than any other markings. I've been reading and asking questions here for some time and I am inviting commentary from the learned group. __________________ The intent of the second amendment was not to allow the private ownership of firearms. If it had been it would have said something like "The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed"...