Question about a 1918 DWM Luger?

SIXPACK · 06-30-2004, 07:47 PM

This pistol may be coming up for sale.

It has DWM in script on the toggle, 1918 is also stamped on the frame. The numbers all seem to match. And it is in VERY nice condition.

It has an import stamp on the right side of the lower frame. The importer is: Miltex, Laplata MD.

Is this pistol worth anything, considering the import stamp? Also, what would be a fair price for it.

Your help will be greatly appreciated.

USMC · 07-01-2004, 09:13 AM

Sixpack,

For anyone here to give you a more informed estimate on the worth of the pistol, it would be helpful to post pictures if you can and explain a little more about the pistol.

SIXPACK · 07-01-2004, 08:32 PM

I don't have any pics, as I don't own it. It may come up for sale, and was looking for a general value.

The only other things I know about it is that it is in very nice condition, the bore is bright with very sharp lands and grooves. It is not blued however, it was parked sometime in it's history. The grips are some kind of bake-lite, aside from those all numbers seem to match.

That's about all I can tell you at this time.

George Anderson · 07-01-2004, 10:39 PM

Hello sixpack. The pistol sounds like an Eastern European import. That is to say, captured by the commies in 45 and put into service in one of their vassal states. $500 tops!!! Offer $300 and don't pay a dollar more.

Let me know how you make out.

Big Norm · 07-02-2004, 12:09 AM

sixpack,
a lot depends on your reasons for buying a Luger. If you want something to occasionally shoot at the range and have some fun with, then Georges advise is sound, good advise. If you are a beginning serious collector, then I would save my money for something else. As a collector, there will be Lugers that you will consider 'mistakes' and you could use those to have fun at the range with.
Big Norm

SIXPACK · 07-02-2004, 11:40 PM

The owner came out with a $500 price, needless to say I passed. Thank you for all the info.

Edward Tinker · 07-03-2004, 12:42 AM

VA prices must be lower than in Colorado... I could see passing on it, but I don't see $500 shooter lugers very often anymore...

On the other hand, for $200-$300 more you can get a nice collector piece.

Ed

06-30-2004, 07:47 PM	#1
SIXPACK New User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Va. Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Question about a 1918 DWM Luger? This pistol may be coming up for sale. It has DWM in script on the toggle, 1918 is also stamped on the frame. The numbers all seem to match. And it is in VERY nice condition. It has an import stamp on the right side of the lower frame. The importer is: Miltex, Laplata MD. Is this pistol worth anything, considering the import stamp? Also, what would be a fair price for it. Your help will be greatly appreciated. __________________ DEMOCRACY is two hungry wolves and a lamb discussing what's for dinner LIBERTY is a well armed lamb willing to contest the majority decission.

07-01-2004, 09:13 AM	#2
USMC User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: APG, Maryland Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sixpack, For anyone here to give you a more informed estimate on the worth of the pistol, it would be helpful to post pictures if you can and explain a little more about the pistol. __________________ "We have been looking for the enemy for several days now. We found them....were surrounded! This simplifies our problem of getting to these people and killing them!

07-01-2004, 08:32 PM	#3
SIXPACK New User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Va. Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't have any pics, as I don't own it. It may come up for sale, and was looking for a general value. The only other things I know about it is that it is in very nice condition, the bore is bright with very sharp lands and grooves. It is not blued however, it was parked sometime in it's history. The grips are some kind of bake-lite, aside from those all numbers seem to match. That's about all I can tell you at this time. __________________ DEMOCRACY is two hungry wolves and a lamb discussing what's for dinner LIBERTY is a well armed lamb willing to contest the majority decission.

07-02-2004, 11:40 PM	#6
SIXPACK New User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Va. Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The owner came out with a $500 price, needless to say I passed. Thank you for all the info. __________________ DEMOCRACY is two hungry wolves and a lamb discussing what's for dinner LIBERTY is a well armed lamb willing to contest the majority decission.

07-03-2004, 12:42 AM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	VA prices must be lower than in Colorado... I could see passing on it, but I don't see $500 shooter lugers very often anymore... On the other hand, for $200-$300 more you can get a nice collector piece. 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

07-01-2004, 10:39 PM	#4
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Hello sixpack. The pistol sounds like an Eastern European import. That is to say, captured by the commies in 45 and put into service in one of their vassal states. $500 tops!!! Offer $300 and don't pay a dollar more. Let me know how you make out.

07-02-2004, 12:09 AM	#5
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	sixpack, a lot depends on your reasons for buying a Luger. If you want something to occasionally shoot at the range and have some fun with, then Georges advise is sound, good advise. If you are a beginning serious collector, then I would save my money for something else. As a collector, there will be Lugers that you will consider 'mistakes' and you could use those to have fun at the range with. Big Norm