need help in identifying and pricing Luger

12-18-2001, 08:44 PM

Bear with me, I'm in no way a gun expert. I recently found what I think is an old Luger in a trunk I found in my home. I'd like some help in identifying and pricing it. Unfortunately I have no digital camera, so I can't send you a picture. Hopefully that will change, but here's what I know from looking at it:

9MM, 4 inch barrel.

Has the number 1914 written on the top of the gun right next to the barrel, and the number 700 with several "00" written on various parts of the gun.

Side safety with the word "Gesichert" written under it.

Checkered handle, nice finish, and some gold coloring on the trigger and other places on it.

Two clips, metal with wooden ends, one has "700" on the end, and the other "6481"

Very strange symbol on the top of the gun, seems to have the letters "DWV" in very ornate lettering, but I'm not entirely sure of the words.

On the handle, the letters "5.(either J or L). 3.54.

Has a holster, leather, intact and working. Has "Frost & Jahnel Breslau 1939" with an eagle with a swastika in it's claws.

I can provide any further information I can, so any questions I'd be happy to answer in the best of my ability. As soon as I can provide a picture I will.

thanks!

Steve

Jim · 12-20-2001, 10:36 PM

Sounds like a nice original WWI military made by DWM, with one matching mag. If all numbers (last two digits on most small parts, including some internal ones) and blue and straw finishes (straw is the yellow (from heat treating)) are good with no pits etc, then value will be above average, as this is a relatively low production pistol. The 5.J.3.54 or whatever is a "unit mark", found on some guns designating the particular fighting unit to which the pistol was assigned. The holster is late nazi and is not original issue, but may be "correct" at least historically, if pistol served into WWII! Actual physical condition and originality is what will determine the final "value" of this piece and its accessories.

12-18-2001, 08:44 PM	#1
Steve White Guest Posts: n/a	need help in identifying and pricing Luger Bear with me, I'm in no way a gun expert. I recently found what I think is an old Luger in a trunk I found in my home. I'd like some help in identifying and pricing it. Unfortunately I have no digital camera, so I can't send you a picture. Hopefully that will change, but here's what I know from looking at it: 9MM, 4 inch barrel. Has the number 1914 written on the top of the gun right next to the barrel, and the number 700 with several "00" written on various parts of the gun. Side safety with the word "Gesichert" written under it. Checkered handle, nice finish, and some gold coloring on the trigger and other places on it. Two clips, metal with wooden ends, one has "700" on the end, and the other "6481" Very strange symbol on the top of the gun, seems to have the letters "DWV" in very ornate lettering, but I'm not entirely sure of the words. On the handle, the letters "5.(either J or L). 3.54. Has a holster, leather, intact and working. Has "Frost & Jahnel Breslau 1939" with an eagle with a swastika in it's claws. I can provide any further information I can, so any questions I'd be happy to answer in the best of my ability. As soon as I can provide a picture I will. thanks! Steve

12-20-2001, 10:36 PM	#2
Jim User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: need help in identifying and pricing Luger Sounds like a nice original WWI military made by DWM, with one matching mag. If all numbers (last two digits on most small parts, including some internal ones) and blue and straw finishes (straw is the yellow (from heat treating)) are good with no pits etc, then value will be above average, as this is a relatively low production pistol. The 5.J.3.54 or whatever is a "unit mark", found on some guns designating the particular fighting unit to which the pistol was assigned. The holster is late nazi and is not original issue, but may be "correct" at least historically, if pistol served into WWII! Actual physical condition and originality is what will determine the final "value" of this piece and its accessories.