Need help to identify

LexLugerlol · 10-14-2019, 08:26 PM

Hello I'm new to the Luger and could use some help identifying a certain Luger that has come into my collection of firearms. I did some research and concluded that its a WW1 Imperial German Luger. I was wondering if anyone can help me to identify weather this firearms is in-fact imperial German or what the markings mean. I would greatly appreciate any help on identifying the origins of this firearm. I have attaches pictures of markings.

Norme · 10-14-2019, 08:56 PM

Hi Joshua,
Welcome to the forum! You have a 1915 dated DWM P08, the standard German side arm during the 1st World War (and much of the 2nd). It appears to be in excellent original condition.
Norm

Doubs · 10-15-2019, 01:58 AM

Welcome to the forum.

It is, indeed, an Imperial German Luger made for the military in 1915 by DWM (Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken). That translates to "German Arms and Munitions Manufacturer".

The quality of DWM Lugers in 1915 was top notch and you have a fine example of a WW1 Luger.

Does it have any markings on the front or rear grip strap? Some Lugers in 1915 were unit marked.

Sergio Natali · 10-15-2019, 05:53 AM

Welcome to our Luger forum from Italy.
FWICS you've got a nice DWM, and most of all the finish looks original.

mrerick · 10-15-2019, 03:16 PM

Welcome to the forum,

Why not download a free copy of our FAQ PDF document. It has many facts and background information about these Luger pistols...

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=13121 http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=13121

10-14-2019, 08:26 PM	#1
LexLugerlol New User Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Need help to identify Hello I'm new to the Luger and could use some help identifying a certain Luger that has come into my collection of firearms. I did some research and concluded that its a WW1 Imperial German Luger. I was wondering if anyone can help me to identify weather this firearms is in-fact imperial German or what the markings mean. I would greatly appreciate any help on identifying the origins of this firearm. I have attaches pictures of markings. Attached Thumbnails

10-15-2019, 05:53 AM	#4
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Welcome to our Luger forum from Italy. FWICS you've got a nice DWM, and most of all the finish looks original. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

10-15-2019, 03:16 PM	#5
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	Welcome to the forum, Why not download a free copy of our FAQ PDF document. It has many facts and background information about these Luger pistols... http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=13121 http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=13121 __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

10-14-2019, 08:56 PM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Joshua, Welcome to the forum! You have a 1915 dated DWM P08, the standard German side arm during the 1st World War (and much of the 2nd). It appears to be in excellent original condition. Norm

10-15-2019, 01:58 AM	#3
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,735 Thanks: 819 Thanked 1,767 Times in 584 Posts	Welcome to the forum. It is, indeed, an Imperial German Luger made for the military in 1915 by DWM (Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken). That translates to "German Arms and Munitions Manufacturer". The quality of DWM Lugers in 1915 was top notch and you have a fine example of a WW1 Luger. Does it have any markings on the front or rear grip strap? Some Lugers in 1915 were unit marked.