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Highlander · 05-22-2023, 01:55 PM

I have been scouring the internet and books trying to find out more about my Luger but I can't quite pin it down.

It is a 1920 (not double date) DWM in 9mm with a 8cm barrel.
The serial number is 473n
The firing pin is fluted with the last digits (73) marked.
Other parts are marked 73 except the hold open which is 66 and the period correct wood based magazine is stamped 5877.
There is no sear safety or mag safety.
There are no police or other markings on the front strap.
The safety and loaded chamber indicator are written in German
Under the barrel is marked 473n and 8.82
There are three marks on the right side and the same mark on the top of the barrel they are an eagle with droopy wings over what appears to be AA4.

Would this have been issued to the military and possibly used through WW-II? Thank you for your help.

05-22-2023, 01:55 PM	#1
Highlander User Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	My 1920 I have been scouring the internet and books trying to find out more about my Luger but I can't quite pin it down. It is a 1920 (not double date) DWM in 9mm with a 8cm barrel. The serial number is 473n The firing pin is fluted with the last digits (73) marked. Other parts are marked 73 except the hold open which is 66 and the period correct wood based magazine is stamped 5877. There is no sear safety or mag safety. There are no police or other markings on the front strap. The safety and loaded chamber indicator are written in German Under the barrel is marked 473n and 8.82 There are three marks on the right side and the same mark on the top of the barrel they are an eagle with droopy wings over what appears to be AA4. Would this have been issued to the military and possibly used through WW-II? Thank you for your help.