I blame you Now with PICS

Prince50 · 09-04-2008, 02:04 AM

Today I aquired another DWM pistol. I blame you because I had no interest in Artillery units until I started cruising this forum.

It is a 1917 DWM all matching except magazine which is a WWII aluminum unit.

I'm sure Aaron can hook me up with the proper magazine, or the WTT function should come in handy for that.

It has some unfortunate pitting on the exterior. Darn moisture!

Internals are pristine, as is the bore!

It does not appear to have been refinished, as the pits are not blued, and nothing has been polished in the least.

Straw remains on some parts.

Grips are old, most likely original, unnumbered and possibly recheckered.
Price was $1000 even.

John Sabato · 09-04-2008, 09:59 AM

Nice catch... Welcome to the Lugerforum! We look forward to your photos.

Edward Tinker · 09-04-2008, 02:28 PM

welcome, I don't mind being "blamed" for lugeritis

John Sabato · 09-04-2008, 02:54 PM

Once you visit this website you are a carrier even if you don't contract the disease yourself

LugerVern · 09-05-2008, 12:28 AM

Nice gun, I think you did good! $1000, geeeeee I never get such deals

May I ask a question about the side plate? It looks like it was repaired, I would be very interested in seeing closeups as it looks nicely done.

Vern

Prince50 · 09-05-2008, 12:51 AM

Vern,

No repair, but I'll snap some PICS tomorrow in the sunlight just in case you see something I am missing. It could happen for sure with my very limited knowledge of Lugers.

Thanks again to all of you here for your vast knowledge of these pistols, and more importantly, your willingness to share.

Darin

09-04-2008, 02:04 AM	#1
Prince50 User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I blame you Now with PICS Today I aquired another DWM pistol. I blame you because I had no interest in Artillery units until I started cruising this forum. It is a 1917 DWM all matching except magazine which is a WWII aluminum unit. I'm sure Aaron can hook me up with the proper magazine, or the WTT function should come in handy for that. It has some unfortunate pitting on the exterior. Darn moisture! Internals are pristine, as is the bore! It does not appear to have been refinished, as the pits are not blued, and nothing has been polished in the least. Straw remains on some parts. Grips are old, most likely original, unnumbered and possibly recheckered. Price was $1000 even.

09-04-2008, 09:59 AM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Nice catch... Welcome to the Lugerforum! We look forward to your photos. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

09-04-2008, 02:28 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,995 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	welcome, I don't mind being "blamed" for lugeritis __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

09-04-2008, 02:54 PM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Once you visit this website you are a carrier even if you don't contract the disease yourself __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

09-05-2008, 12:28 AM	#5
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	Nice gun, I think you did good! $1000, geeeeee I never get such deals May I ask a question about the side plate? It looks like it was repaired, I would be very interested in seeing closeups as it looks nicely done. Vern

09-05-2008, 12:51 AM	#6
Prince50 User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Vern, No repair, but I'll snap some PICS tomorrow in the sunlight just in case you see something I am missing. It could happen for sure with my very limited knowledge of Lugers. Thanks again to all of you here for your vast knowledge of these pistols, and more importantly, your willingness to share. Darin