Dwm 1915

Chinboogie · 05-26-2011, 12:15 AM

Hello, new to this forum. Glad to find it. Im fascinated with the Luger and its heritage/history. I hope to learn much here.

I picked up what I believe is a commercial issue. Its been restored. All matched including the grips. Flaws include a missing lanyard ring and tiny chip by right grip screw.
Magazine does not match and no holster. Did score though on some Swiss like brand new 1926 for 25.00 ea.! SN #6998 9mm/P

What might be a value range?

These are the only pics I have but can readily post more. I am Austrian and am very interested in ww1 and ww2 post and prewar as well as commercial production of lugers and other weapons.

Thanks-Chinboogie\

***MORE PICS ADDED**** Let me know if I have to disassemble-been a while.

Edward Tinker · 05-26-2011, 02:51 AM

Being Austrian, it is hard to say what a value would be for a restored gun, here in america, $600-$900, all depending on the buyer. Most collectors want an original not restored piece, however, some want a very nice looking piece or shooter, so it all depends on what the person is looking for.

Ed

MFC · 05-26-2011, 06:10 PM

Hi Mark,
The Luger is numbered in the military style and has what looks like military acceptance stamps and proofs on the right receiver (hard to tell from the photos). Why do you think it is a commercial?

Chinboogie · 05-26-2011, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MFC

Hi Mark,
The Luger is numbered in the military style and has what looks like military acceptance stamps and proofs on the right receiver (hard to tell from the photos). Why do you think it is a commercial?

Not 100% its commercial. Thx MFC, Ill takes some detailed pics to post. The proofs on the rt side. Any particular other pic that would help? Ed, so true about theres the right gun to fit someone. I new I couldnt lose. I got it for 625.00.

Chinboogie · 05-28-2011, 01:42 PM

***PICS ADDED***

Dont know how to change the caption to indicate an addition by OP, like pics now added.

Don M · 05-28-2011, 08:42 PM

I assume from the title of the thread that it has the date 1915 on the chamber. That and the miliitary acceptances and Imperial proof on the right side of the receiver make it a military-contract pistol. Welcome to the forum.

Chinboogie · 05-29-2011, 12:20 AM

Thanks Don M. Good to know its a military. I assume this would appreciate the value some?

I would like to know a good book to buy to learn more. Any suggestions?

Thanks-ChinB

ETA: How to use LugerForum picture posting and how to add to original post Caption that shows and addition by the OP wo bumping the thread. I saw a movie-"30 Seconds Over Tokyo" and the Chinese commander that helped had a Luger. How might this be time possible or an anacronysm?

MFC · 05-29-2011, 01:28 AM

The best book IMO is Jan Still's Central Powers Pistols. It has wonderful photos and a wealth of information.

sheepherder · 05-29-2011, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chinboogie

ETA: How to use LugerForum picture posting and how to add to original post.

Choo Choo Ch'Boogie -

LugerForum asks that you post any pics directly to the Forum. Pics linked from PhotoBucket, SmugMug, etc get lost or re-labeled over time and are then unavailable to Forum members. Our Search engine is quite good; but if a pic on another server has been deleted or is unavailable, it is lost for all time...

(And posting your pics here makes Ed Tinker very happy)

Quote:

I saw a movie-"30 Seconds Over Tokyo" and the Chinese commander that helped had a Luger. How might this be time possible or an anacronysm?

The Japanese acquired a large number of foreign arms when they overran the countries they occupied. Presumably, the Chinese commander had a captured weapon. It's not my area of expertise; others here can answer that question more fully.

Edward Tinker · 05-29-2011, 08:50 AM

SEE MY REPLIED IN CAPS
Good to know its a military. I assume this would appreciate the value some?
YES, BUT NOT MUCH, SINCE IT IS RESTORED

I would like to know a good book to buy to learn more. CENTRAL POWERS, AS SAID ABOVE IS A GOOD CHOICE FOR THIS TIME PERIOD GUN

ETA: How to use LugerForum picture posting and how to add to original post Caption that shows and addition by the OP wo bumping the thread.
IT ODESN'T BUMP THE THREAD IN THIS FORMAT; YOU CAN GO TO ADVANCED OPTIONS TO CHANGE THINGS, YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO CHANGE THE TITLE ~~ HOW TO ADD PHOTOS IS EASY, THERE ARE THREADS AT THE TOP OF THE FORUMS THAT TELL HOW TO DO THIS AND LOTS OF THREADS ON THIS, TRY DOING SOME SEARCHES

I saw a movie-"30 Seconds Over Tokyo" and the Chinese commander that helped had a Luger. How might this be time possible or an anacronysm?
IT WAS A MOVIE, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE

05-26-2011, 12:15 AM	#1
Chinboogie User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dwm 1915 Hello, new to this forum. Glad to find it. Im fascinated with the Luger and its heritage/history. I hope to learn much here. I picked up what I believe is a commercial issue. Its been restored. All matched including the grips. Flaws include a missing lanyard ring and tiny chip by right grip screw. Magazine does not match and no holster. Did score though on some Swiss like brand new 1926 for 25.00 ea.! SN #6998 9mm/P What might be a value range? These are the only pics I have but can readily post more. I am Austrian and am very interested in ww1 and ww2 post and prewar as well as commercial production of lugers and other weapons. Thanks-Chinboogie\ *MORE PICS ADDED** Let me know if I have to disassemble-been a while. Last edited by Chinboogie; 05-28-2011 at 01:39 PM.

05-26-2011, 02:51 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Being Austrian, it is hard to say what a value would be for a restored gun, here in america, $600-$900, all depending on the buyer. Most collectors want an original not restored piece, however, some want a very nice looking piece or shooter, so it all depends on what the person is looking for. Ed __________________ 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

05-26-2011, 06:10 PM	#3
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Hi Mark, The Luger is numbered in the military style and has what looks like military acceptance stamps and proofs on the right receiver (hard to tell from the photos). Why do you think it is a commercial? __________________ Mike C.

05-28-2011, 01:42 PM	#5
Chinboogie User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1915 *PICS ADDED* Dont know how to change the caption to indicate an addition by OP, like pics now added.

05-29-2011, 12:20 AM	#7
Chinboogie User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Move Thread to Military P08? Thanks Don M. Good to know its a military. I assume this would appreciate the value some? I would like to know a good book to buy to learn more. Any suggestions? Thanks-ChinB ETA: How to use LugerForum picture posting and how to add to original post Caption that shows and addition by the OP wo bumping the thread. I saw a movie-"30 Seconds Over Tokyo" and the Chinese commander that helped had a Luger. How might this be time possible or an anacronysm?

05-28-2011, 08:42 PM	#6
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	I assume from the title of the thread that it has the date 1915 on the chamber. That and the miliitary acceptances and Imperial proof on the right side of the receiver make it a military-contract pistol. Welcome to the forum. __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

05-29-2011, 01:28 AM	#8
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	The best book IMO is Jan Still's Central Powers Pistols. It has wonderful photos and a wealth of information. __________________ Mike C.

05-29-2011, 08:50 AM	#10
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	SEE MY REPLIED IN CAPS Good to know its a military. I assume this would appreciate the value some? YES, BUT NOT MUCH, SINCE IT IS RESTORED I would like to know a good book to buy to learn more. CENTRAL POWERS, AS SAID ABOVE IS A GOOD CHOICE FOR THIS TIME PERIOD GUN ETA: How to use LugerForum picture posting and how to add to original post Caption that shows and addition by the OP wo bumping the thread. IT ODESN'T BUMP THE THREAD IN THIS FORMAT; YOU CAN GO TO ADVANCED OPTIONS TO CHANGE THINGS, YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO CHANGE THE TITLE ~~ HOW TO ADD PHOTOS IS EASY, THERE ARE THREADS AT THE TOP OF THE FORUMS THAT TELL HOW TO DO THIS AND LOTS OF THREADS ON THIS, TRY DOING SOME SEARCHES I saw a movie-"30 Seconds Over Tokyo" and the Chinese commander that helped had a Luger. How might this be time possible or an anacronysm? IT WAS A MOVIE, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE __________________ 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