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maddog350gt · 12-14-2004, 03:17 AM

Michael,

I think the commercial arena is the least popular in the Luger world, but as time goes on it is generating more interest. With a 7816h serial number your gun is classified as a 1920 commercial (Kenyon, Lugers at random pg 180). If you donâ??t have a copy of Lugers at Random you should get one. This is what Kenyon says under â??General Remarksâ?

â??Manufactured or reworked by DWM, or reworked by lesser known firms, for commercial sales in Germany and at large. As may were made up from whatever type of military Luger was available, an from surplus used parts, nearly any type of barrel length, caliber, safety and sight combination is possible. Most often found, however, is the type shown above with a 3 7/8" barrel in 7.65 m/m. Most of the reworked military examples have the chamber dates and military proofs removed, with variable workmanship, while those of new manufacture generally are of excellent quality. â??GERMANYâ? or â??MADE IN GERMANYâ? is usually stamped somewhere on the weapon.â?

You should look for matching serial numbers (last two digits), at least on the parts that are marked. There won't be as many parts that are serial numbered as on a military gun. Look for the correct finish, rust blue with straw on the, trigger, take down lever, safety, magazine release, and ejector. Check to see the gun has not been re-blued with a darker but shinier salt blue. Look to see that the contour edges and markings are sharp and have not been rounded over by buffing. 1923 could have a lot of variations in what is marked as DWM used a lot of old parts to produce guns for sale after the war. The parts that are marked should have matching numbers. Many 1920 guns will have minimum proofing, maybe just a Crown/N. I am not sure how or if the grip are marked, someone else may be able to help here. The grips should be checkered Walnut. The magazine should be the plated sheet-metal two piece construction and have an unmarked or Germany marked wooden end cap.

When you get your gun post pictures of what marks are on it. The members here are very knowledgeable and can probably give you what information is available.

Welcome, I am sure this wonâ??t be your last Luger. Like the potato chips, you can't just have one!

Bob M.

12-14-2004, 03:17 AM	#2
maddog350gt User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Washougal WA Posts: 170 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Michael, I think the commercial arena is the least popular in the Luger world, but as time goes on it is generating more interest. With a 7816h serial number your gun is classified as a 1920 commercial (Kenyon, Lugers at random pg 180). If you donâ??t have a copy of Lugers at Random you should get one. This is what Kenyon says under â??General Remarksâ? â??Manufactured or reworked by DWM, or reworked by lesser known firms, for commercial sales in Germany and at large. As may were made up from whatever type of military Luger was available, an from surplus used parts, nearly any type of barrel length, caliber, safety and sight combination is possible. Most often found, however, is the type shown above with a 3 7/8" barrel in 7.65 m/m. Most of the reworked military examples have the chamber dates and military proofs removed, with variable workmanship, while those of new manufacture generally are of excellent quality. â??GERMANYâ? or â??MADE IN GERMANYâ? is usually stamped somewhere on the weapon.â? You should look for matching serial numbers (last two digits), at least on the parts that are marked. There won't be as many parts that are serial numbered as on a military gun. Look for the correct finish, rust blue with straw on the, trigger, take down lever, safety, magazine release, and ejector. Check to see the gun has not been re-blued with a darker but shinier salt blue. Look to see that the contour edges and markings are sharp and have not been rounded over by buffing. 1923 could have a lot of variations in what is marked as DWM used a lot of old parts to produce guns for sale after the war. The parts that are marked should have matching numbers. Many 1920 guns will have minimum proofing, maybe just a Crown/N. I am not sure how or if the grip are marked, someone else may be able to help here. The grips should be checkered Walnut. The magazine should be the plated sheet-metal two piece construction and have an unmarked or Germany marked wooden end cap. When you get your gun post pictures of what marks are on it. The members here are very knowledgeable and can probably give you what information is available. Welcome, I am sure this wonâ??t be your last Luger. Like the potato chips, you can't just have one! Bob M.