DWM's Werk Wittenau and Martinikenfelde, Berlin

[Vlim]

Hi,

A 1913 published booklet called
'Moderne Gewehrfabrikation' (Modern Arms Production) came in today.

Interesting, as it describes machining of firearms practised by the then modern companies of DWM, Mauser and FN to name a few.

Although it basically addresses the production of rifles, it states that production of pistols is done along similar lines with similar machinery.

Barrel production steps in Berlin-Martinikenfelde, pre-1913.

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Barrel forging in Berlin-Martinikenfelde, pre-1913.

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And a word from our sponsor. It appears that Loewe's name was still associated with arms production machinery, almost 10 years after the forming of DWM. Later DWM would furbish equipment for arms and ammunition production under it's own name.

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