I need help with identifying

JeffE · Today, 02:10 PM

Hello all,
I was able to get my grandfather's Luger yesterday and o have been trying to research it and I can not get much info. I know he was in Germany during WW2. It is a DWM Luger wither serial number 8262 k. There are multiple "62" stamps on other parts. There is also the N crown stamp on the reciever. I will attach pictures. ANY info would be appreciated! Thank you.

PolishX · Today, 02:32 PM

Thats a post war import civilian luger. You can tell by the "N" and crown on the barrel and the side. The blank top where a production year went, and the what appears to be a "k" suffix makes this a 1921-1922 produced commercial gun most likely in 7.65 Mauser . Also noted the "GERMANY" on the front was normal import markings pre 1968. It does appear numbers matching but it's not a war time bring back.

Don't let that deter you at all especially if it was your grandfathers. It use to be pre 1968 you could mail order pistols and rifles to your house or old ww2 vets use to buy them from the local VFW

JeffE · Today, 02:59 PM

Thank you for the info! I'm not too worried if it was a bring back or not. It's still a family heirloom and I will definitely keep it that way. It took me years to get this pistol back from a neighbor who had it after my father passed 6 years ago. I have the manual too! All in German. I just need to find where I put it 6 years ago.....

Mac Cat · Today, 03:04 PM

Welcome to the Forum.

These are usually called "Alphabet Lugers", which were produced after WW-1 (1919-1931).

Pull down a copy of the FAQs (top menu).
You will notice that these lugers have "strawed" small parts (trigger, takedown lever, safety lever, etc.)
It's a unique feature I really like to see.

When 5 digit commercial serial numbers got too high, DWM switched to the 4-digit serial numbers with a suffix around 1921. This one was probably delivered in 1922.

It would have come with a wrapped metal magazine with an unmarked wood bottom.

JeffE · Today, 03:08 PM

I am still trying to get the magazine from the neighbor. He couldn't find it at the time he gave me the Luger.

JeffE · Today, 03:09 PM

Thank you all for the help! I really appreciate it

rhuff · Today, 03:35 PM

I also have an alphabet Luger that I have owned since 1972. It is a "sweetie" and a good shooter to boot. I wouldn't take for it. Congrats and enjoy!!

PolishX · Today, 04:21 PM

Like Mac Cat said it's a great piece, really any luger in my opinion that isn't from that weird relaunch in the 70's is a great collector. Weimar era, Imperial, WW2 , commercial etc they are all special in their own way

Today, 02:10 PM	#1
JeffE New User Join Date: Nov 2024 Posts: 4 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I need help with identifying Hello all, I was able to get my grandfather's Luger yesterday and o have been trying to research it and I can not get much info. I know he was in Germany during WW2. It is a DWM Luger wither serial number 8262 k. There are multiple "62" stamps on other parts. There is also the N crown stamp on the reciever. I will attach pictures. ANY info would be appreciated! Thank you. Attached Thumbnails

Today, 03:35 PM	#7
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,290 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	I also have an alphabet Luger that I have owned since 1972. It is a "sweetie" and a good shooter to boot. I wouldn't take for it. Congrats and enjoy!! __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

Today, 02:32 PM	#2
PolishX User Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Wasilla Alaska Posts: 23 Thanks: 23 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Thats a post war import civilian luger. You can tell by the "N" and crown on the barrel and the side. The blank top where a production year went, and the what appears to be a "k" suffix makes this a 1921-1922 produced commercial gun most likely in 7.65 Mauser . Also noted the "GERMANY" on the front was normal import markings pre 1968. It does appear numbers matching but it's not a war time bring back. Don't let that deter you at all especially if it was your grandfathers. It use to be pre 1968 you could mail order pistols and rifles to your house or old ww2 vets use to buy them from the local VFW

Today, 02:59 PM	#3
JeffE New User Join Date: Nov 2024 Posts: 4 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thank you for the info! I'm not too worried if it was a bring back or not. It's still a family heirloom and I will definitely keep it that way. It took me years to get this pistol back from a neighbor who had it after my father passed 6 years ago. I have the manual too! All in German. I just need to find where I put it 6 years ago.....

Today, 03:04 PM	#4
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 724 Thanks: 2,086 Thanked 604 Times in 326 Posts	Welcome to the Forum. These are usually called "Alphabet Lugers", which were produced after WW-1 (1919-1931). Pull down a copy of the FAQs (top menu). You will notice that these lugers have "strawed" small parts (trigger, takedown lever, safety lever, etc.) It's a unique feature I really like to see. When 5 digit commercial serial numbers got too high, DWM switched to the 4-digit serial numbers with a suffix around 1921. This one was probably delivered in 1922. It would have come with a wrapped metal magazine with an unmarked wood bottom.

Today, 03:08 PM	#5
JeffE New User Join Date: Nov 2024 Posts: 4 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I am still trying to get the magazine from the neighbor. He couldn't find it at the time he gave me the Luger.

Today, 03:09 PM	#6
JeffE New User Join Date: Nov 2024 Posts: 4 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thank you all for the help! I really appreciate it

Today, 04:21 PM	#8
PolishX User Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Wasilla Alaska Posts: 23 Thanks: 23 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Like Mac Cat said it's a great piece, really any luger in my opinion that isn't from that weird relaunch in the 70's is a great collector. Weimar era, Imperial, WW2 , commercial etc they are all special in their own way