Newbie inherited this luger

Moondog · 02-06-2025, 06:51 PM

Hello,
Interested in information and estimated value on this luger I inherited. Photos attached.
Thanks!

Karl · 02-06-2025, 07:06 PM

Jim,

Looks to be in nice condition. It is a 1915 DWM, The 1920 is a post WWI property stamp. It has an added sear safety used by the police.

KFS

Doubs · 02-06-2025, 08:00 PM

Imperial German military issued Luger made in 1915 by DWM. Post WW1 it was property marked "1920" by the Weimar Republic authorities - military or police - to show that it was owned by the government. At some point it entered service with the police as evidenced by the sear safety. The aluminum base magazines are post war and a[ppear to have been scrubbed of their original serial numbers and numbered to match the pistol.

Moondog · 02-06-2025, 10:12 PM

Any idea what this would bring in a sale? Where would I begin to sell it?

Karl · 02-06-2025, 11:22 PM

Jim,

Sell it here. Others with more knowledge about such things will weigh in, but I would say that, if the serial numbers all match (including grips, striker and all), a good starting point would be about $1500., maybe more.

KFS

HughMungus · 04-02-2025, 04:49 PM

The pics are not that great but two matching mags and original finish 1500 all day.
Is that cosmoline? I know the Russians are hiding tons of mint Lugers. Givem over

HerrKaiser · 04-02-2025, 06:02 PM

The barrel at least is not original, shows signs of a refinish or later barrel.

Karl · 04-02-2025, 09:13 PM

I concur with Quintin's observation above. On closer look, the blued muzzle and overall glossy black also suggest a post-period refinish. This appears to be an Interarms import from the box, so probably import marked. All of this reduces value. But still a nice police Luger, with two police mags, maybe $1200.?

KFS

Mac Cat · 04-03-2025, 01:25 PM

Welcome to the Luger Forum.
Thanks for sharing your luger.
You should enjoy finding out more about it.

You'll want to check out the FAQs and if you search for similar pistols, look for both "1915 DWM" and "police" Lugers here.

It started out as an Army P.08 in 1915, but after WW-1 is was converted to a Police luger.

I don't think the magazines ever belonged with it.
The under side of the barrel appears to have an importer stamp.

mrerick · 04-07-2025, 12:08 PM

Welcome to the forum.

Being rebarrelled, refinished and reworked eliminates collector interest, and makes this a "shooter" Luger. That said, it is a very nice one.

The packaging would be consistent with a Russian capture and it is likely import marked. Is that the case?

Checking other numbered parts, it is otherwise all matching?

In today's marketplace, I'd expect this is closer to the $1400 mark...

04-02-2025, 06:02 PM	#7
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 887 Thanks: 835 Thanked 896 Times in 433 Posts	The barrel at least is not original, shows signs of a refinish or later barrel. __________________ -QM

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,139 Times in 1,520 Posts	Welcome to the forum. Being rebarrelled, refinished and reworked eliminates collector interest, and makes this a "shooter" Luger. That said, it is a very nice one. The packaging would be consistent with a Russian capture and it is likely import marked. Is that the case? Checking other numbered parts, it is otherwise all matching? In today's marketplace, I'd expect this is closer to the $1400 mark... __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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02-06-2025, 07:06 PM	#2
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 531 Thanks: 0 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Jim, Looks to be in nice condition. It is a 1915 DWM, The 1920 is a post WWI property stamp. It has an added sear safety used by the police. KFS

02-06-2025, 08:00 PM	#3
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,742 Thanks: 826 Thanked 1,786 Times in 590 Posts	Imperial German military issued Luger made in 1915 by DWM. Post WW1 it was property marked "1920" by the Weimar Republic authorities - military or police - to show that it was owned by the government. At some point it entered service with the police as evidenced by the sear safety. The aluminum base magazines are post war and a[ppear to have been scrubbed of their original serial numbers and numbered to match the pistol.

02-06-2025, 10:12 PM	#4
Moondog New User Join Date: Feb 2025 Location: USA Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Any idea what this would bring in a sale? Where would I begin to sell it?

02-06-2025, 11:22 PM	#5
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 531 Thanks: 0 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Jim, Sell it here. Others with more knowledge about such things will weigh in, but I would say that, if the serial numbers all match (including grips, striker and all), a good starting point would be about $1500., maybe more. KFS

04-02-2025, 04:49 PM	#6
HughMungus User Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: USA Posts: 16 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	The pics are not that great but two matching mags and original finish 1500 all day. Is that cosmoline? I know the Russians are hiding tons of mint Lugers. Givem over

04-02-2025, 09:13 PM	#8
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 531 Thanks: 0 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	I concur with Quintin's observation above. On closer look, the blued muzzle and overall glossy black also suggest a post-period refinish. This appears to be an Interarms import from the box, so probably import marked. All of this reduces value. But still a nice police Luger, with two police mags, maybe $1200.? KFS

04-03-2025, 01:25 PM	#9
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 769 Thanks: 2,188 Thanked 656 Times in 350 Posts	Welcome to the Luger Forum. Thanks for sharing your luger. You should enjoy finding out more about it. You'll want to check out the FAQs and if you search for similar pistols, look for both "1915 DWM" and "police" Lugers here. It started out as an Army P.08 in 1915, but after WW-1 is was converted to a Police luger. I don't think the magazines ever belonged with it. The under side of the barrel appears to have an importer stamp.