1916 DWM Luger Question

uscavman · 07-27-2012, 10:45 PM

I am somewhat new to Luger collecting. I have a 1916 DWM that appears to be all matching. My question is about the serial on the mag. It is stamped with just the last two numbers, all examples I can find have all four numbers. Should it have all four or were some stamped with just the last two. Thanks.

DavidJayUden · 07-27-2012, 11:38 PM

To the best of my knowledge it should have all numbers.
dju

MFC · 07-28-2012, 12:23 AM

...All numbers and the suffix, if there is one.

uscavman · 07-28-2012, 09:36 AM

Ok that is what I was afraid off. I purchased it thinking the mag was not matching but when I saw the last two numbers stamped on the bottom I thought I got a excellent deal.

padredan · 07-28-2012, 09:42 AM

take a few pictures and post for us and welcome to the forum

uscavman · 07-28-2012, 01:11 PM

Here are a few pics.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...60AEC212-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/8C8E04E2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/CF625B9F.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/2CB33362.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/8E3DAF6B.jpg

alanint · 07-28-2012, 01:42 PM

Over the years owners wishing to feel better about the Luger they owned would "force match" or "Boost" their Lugers by adding matching numbers to parts or magazines. Fortunately, the vast majority of them lacked the knowledge or tools to get it right, so these attempts to enhance their pistols are easy to spot today.
Welcome to the forum!

uscavman · 07-28-2012, 10:51 PM

I had suspected that but wanted to check with those more knowledgable than I am. I bought it as a shooter lower grade collectible to start out. I guess all matching except mag not too bad. Thanks for all your help.

07-27-2012, 10:45 PM	#1
uscavman User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1916 DWM Luger Question I am somewhat new to Luger collecting. I have a 1916 DWM that appears to be all matching. My question is about the serial on the mag. It is stamped with just the last two numbers, all examples I can find have all four numbers. Should it have all four or were some stamped with just the last two. Thanks.

07-28-2012, 12:23 AM	#3
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	...All numbers and the suffix, if there is one. __________________ Mike C.

07-28-2012, 09:42 AM	#5
padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	take a few pictures and post for us and welcome to the forum __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

07-27-2012, 11:38 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	To the best of my knowledge it should have all numbers. dju

07-28-2012, 09:36 AM	#4
uscavman User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ok that is what I was afraid off. I purchased it thinking the mag was not matching but when I saw the last two numbers stamped on the bottom I thought I got a excellent deal.

07-28-2012, 01:11 PM	#6
uscavman User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here are a few pics. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...60AEC212-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/8C8E04E2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/CF625B9F.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/2CB33362.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/8E3DAF6B.jpg

07-28-2012, 01:42 PM	#7
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Over the years owners wishing to feel better about the Luger they owned would "force match" or "Boost" their Lugers by adding matching numbers to parts or magazines. Fortunately, the vast majority of them lacked the knowledge or tools to get it right, so these attempts to enhance their pistols are easy to spot today. Welcome to the forum!

07-28-2012, 10:51 PM	#8
uscavman User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had suspected that but wanted to check with those more knowledgable than I am. I bought it as a shooter lower grade collectible to start out. I guess all matching except mag not too bad. Thanks for all your help.