Luger Info

jsd1318 · 01-10-2013, 01:15 PM

I recently aquired a P08 made by DWM with a serial number of 4961. It has matching numbers and is about 60 to 70 percent blue. I was wondering aboutthe date of production and any other info
It also came with what appears to be a original holster but it is not marked in any way. The clip is unmarked aluminum and the top of the barrel has two dates of 1918 and 1920. There is also a number 882 stamped on the bottom of the barrel. Any idea of value and age would be appreciated. I plan on shooting it because I know its not in collector condition and I only buy guns to shoot . I am on my phone and will add some pics later when I have my computer.

Edward Tinker · 01-10-2013, 01:46 PM

you have a WW1 luger that later received a gov't stamping of 1920 (not really a year) and we will need more information to pin point it.

There should be a suffix letter on the underside of the barrel

the 8,82 is the land to land measurement

So, made by DWM in 1918 and then served into the Weimar period

Ed

jsd1318 · 01-12-2013, 04:41 PM

I wanted to thank you for replying and to let you know that I reposted a thread with pics. I am going to add some here to and that any other info would be appreciated. I was curious about the value, even though I plan on keeping the pistol. I gave $850.00 for it and a holster and wondered who got the better deal. Me and my friend did not have any real idea of value.

jsd1318 · 01-12-2013, 04:48 PM

I forgot the pics.

01-10-2013, 01:15 PM	#1
jsd1318 User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Luger Info I recently aquired a P08 made by DWM with a serial number of 4961. It has matching numbers and is about 60 to 70 percent blue. I was wondering aboutthe date of production and any other info It also came with what appears to be a original holster but it is not marked in any way. The clip is unmarked aluminum and the top of the barrel has two dates of 1918 and 1920. There is also a number 882 stamped on the bottom of the barrel. Any idea of value and age would be appreciated. I plan on shooting it because I know its not in collector condition and I only buy guns to shoot . I am on my phone and will add some pics later when I have my computer. Last edited by jsd1318; 01-11-2013 at 08:28 AM. Reason: add pics

01-10-2013, 01:46 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	you have a WW1 luger that later received a gov't stamping of 1920 (not really a year) and we will need more information to pin point it. There should be a suffix letter on the underside of the barrel the 8,82 is the land to land measurement So, made by DWM in 1918 and then served into the Weimar period 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

01-12-2013, 04:48 PM	#4
jsd1318 User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pics Attached I forgot the pics. Attached Thumbnails

01-12-2013, 04:41 PM	#3
jsd1318 User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I wanted to thank you for replying and to let you know that I reposted a thread with pics. I am going to add some here to and that any other info would be appreciated. I was curious about the value, even though I plan on keeping the pistol. I gave $850.00 for it and a holster and wondered who got the better deal. Me and my friend did not have any real idea of value.