luger model unknown

AllenN · 03-15-2011, 11:12 PM

hello there, i am new to the forum and found this website wile researching a luger that has been in my family for a few generations now. i can't seem to find other lugers that match it so i was wondering if any one would mind helping. it is a DWM in 7.65 with all matching serial numbers, it has the N crown on the Barrel, slide assembly and the toggle assembly. The serial number is 7692 O. under the safety it reads Gesichert does not have a grip safety and has a stalk lug on the back of the pistol grip. From what i can tell it has a type 2 pistol grip frame.

I havent yet figured out how to post pictures yet so if someone could explain that i would be thankful. i have been trying to find the date that it was made but have been unsuccessful

AllenN · 03-16-2011, 12:18 AM

pictures for the previous post.

FNorm · 03-16-2011, 08:26 AM

Looks like a commercial, "Alphabet" series. Block 'O' would be last half of 1925 to the first quarter of 1926. Given your later serial number, probably 1926.

FN

Edward Tinker · 03-16-2011, 09:14 AM

Welcome to the forum. I moved your posting to the New Collectors area,

Ed

Hugo Borchardt · 03-16-2011, 11:29 AM

Welcome to the forum! Looks like a decent and honest commercial example to me as well...

mrerick · 03-16-2011, 12:19 PM

Hi Allen, and welcome to the forum.

As Clark said, you've got a nice DWM Alphabet commercial Luger in decent condition and original finish and magazine. My first Luger was an Alphabet commercial built just before your pistol in the middle of the "M" block.

These are well made Lugers produced for export by DWM during the Weimar Republic era in Germany after WW-I. There ought to be a "Germany" or "Made in Germany" stamped on the receiver somewhere. Left side or front near the serial number.

Cheers!

Marc

AllenN · 03-16-2011, 07:05 PM

Thank you all for your help, its nice to know a little more about something as old as this.
I'm not thinking of selling this but I am curious as to what the value of this type of Luger is?

mrerick · 03-16-2011, 07:46 PM

If all matching and correct, I would think $700-$800.

Less if there's finish wear. More if it's close to mint.

Marc

03-15-2011, 11:12 PM	#1
AllenN New User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	luger model unknown hello there, i am new to the forum and found this website wile researching a luger that has been in my family for a few generations now. i can't seem to find other lugers that match it so i was wondering if any one would mind helping. it is a DWM in 7.65 with all matching serial numbers, it has the N crown on the Barrel, slide assembly and the toggle assembly. The serial number is 7692 O. under the safety it reads Gesichert does not have a grip safety and has a stalk lug on the back of the pistol grip. From what i can tell it has a type 2 pistol grip frame. I havent yet figured out how to post pictures yet so if someone could explain that i would be thankful. i have been trying to find the date that it was made but have been unsuccessful

03-16-2011, 12:18 AM	#2
AllenN New User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	pictures for the previous post. Attached Thumbnails

03-16-2011, 09:14 AM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,591 Times in 2,114 Posts	Welcome to the forum. I moved your posting to the New Collectors area, 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

03-16-2011, 11:29 AM	#5
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 372 Thanks: 340 Thanked 143 Times in 48 Posts	Welcome to the forum! Looks like a decent and honest commercial example to me as well... __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

03-16-2011, 12:19 PM	#6
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Hi Allen, and welcome to the forum. As Clark said, you've got a nice DWM Alphabet commercial Luger in decent condition and original finish and magazine. My first Luger was an Alphabet commercial built just before your pistol in the middle of the "M" block. These are well made Lugers produced for export by DWM during the Weimar Republic era in Germany after WW-I. There ought to be a "Germany" or "Made in Germany" stamped on the receiver somewhere. Left side or front near the serial number. Cheers! Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

03-16-2011, 08:26 AM	#3
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Looks like a commercial, "Alphabet" series. Block 'O' would be last half of 1925 to the first quarter of 1926. Given your later serial number, probably 1926. FN

03-16-2011, 07:05 PM	#7
AllenN New User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you all for your help, its nice to know a little more about something as old as this. I'm not thinking of selling this but I am curious as to what the value of this type of Luger is?

03-16-2011, 07:46 PM	#8
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	If all matching and correct, I would think $700-$800. Less if there's finish wear. More if it's close to mint. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.