30 Caliber DWM

PEB · 10-25-2013, 06:45 PM

Hi All
I just picked up this all matching DWM Luger and was wondering what year it may be. Also general idea on value.

Any help is much appreciated!!!

PEB · 10-25-2013, 06:48 PM

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CAP Black · 10-25-2013, 10:06 PM

You haven't shown the right side of the receiver and the top. Very important in getting a fix on your gun/Jack

Arizona Slim · 10-25-2013, 10:06 PM

Hi Paul, it looks like a very nice 1920's Commercial Luger and I would put a price on it at somewhere in the $800.00 range but if you will be patient I'm sure that other members much more knowledge then I will
offer their opinion. Good luck.

Lon

alvin · 10-25-2013, 11:15 PM

The straw on safety lever and blue on grip screw really stand out on this Luger. Looks very unbalanced. Have checked finish on all small parts?

lugersrkewl · 10-26-2013, 10:41 AM

If thats a k it would be 1921 or 22 according to my resource . looks original from here but its in real good shape.

rhuff · 10-26-2013, 03:59 PM

I am not finding anything wrong with it, and appears to be a nice Luger. In my part of the Country, it would bring $8-900 if all of the parts are matching, if not, $7-800.

Geo99 · 10-27-2013, 12:29 AM

I agree with Alvin. It is not a bad looking gun, but the straw and screws are too perfect, compared to the rest of the gun. The screws are the first to go and they show no wear. The blued finish looks original, but look at the rest of the gun, especially the front and rear grip straps.

PEB · 10-27-2013, 04:26 AM

Thanks to everyone for their responses. I will have it in hand toward the end of next week and will be able to provide additional pics.

Hopefully I didn't latch on to a bad one!?

Thanks!
Paul

PEB · 11-25-2013, 05:56 PM

Hi Guys
Sorry for the late response, I now have the gun in hand and here are some more pics.

Paul

mrerick · 11-25-2013, 06:56 PM

Hi Paul, Congratulations on acquiring a very nice DWM Alphabet commercial Luger.

While these may not command the prices of military proofed 9mm Lugers, I like them quite a bit - in fact my very first Luger was one of these in the "m" block from a year or so later... The finish quality on these was quite good, and your photos show off your Luger well. Good job!

Marc

Dick Herman · 11-25-2013, 07:47 PM

Paul,
Thanks for showing us this righteous Luger. Very nice for a 90 year old gun. It a nice addition for anyones collection. My first Luger was one of these 1920 commercials.
Dick

PEB · 11-25-2013, 08:30 PM

Thanks guys, much appreciated! It may be hitting the market soon as well as my "Black Widow" rig I posted here a bit ago. My wife and I have twins on the way and are getting ready to put an addition on the house. I'll be fighting her off as long as I can!

policeluger · 11-25-2013, 11:57 PM

I would trade any Luger,or for that matter any gun, in my collection to be in your spot....I just love kids....

PEB · 11-26-2013, 08:47 AM

Ha ha ha...............I agree, kids are great. I must admit though, things are getting ready to get a bit crazy! We have two boys, ages 5 and 2 with twin girls on the way.

10-25-2013, 06:45 PM	#1
PEB Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 78 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	30 Caliber DWM Hi All I just picked up this all matching DWM Luger and was wondering what year it may be. Also general idea on value. Any help is much appreciated!!! Attached Thumbnails

10-25-2013, 06:48 PM	#2
PEB Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 78 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	More..... Attached Thumbnails

10-27-2013, 12:29 AM	#8
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 398 Thanks: 102 Thanked 125 Times in 74 Posts	I agree with Alvin. It is not a bad looking gun, but the straw and screws are too perfect, compared to the rest of the gun. The screws are the first to go and they show no wear. The blued finish looks original, but look at the rest of the gun, especially the front and rear grip straps. __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers

11-25-2013, 05:56 PM	#10
PEB Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 78 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Guys Sorry for the late response, I now have the gun in hand and here are some more pics. Paul Attached Thumbnails

11-25-2013, 06:56 PM	#11
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Hi Paul, Congratulations on acquiring a very nice DWM Alphabet commercial Luger. While these may not command the prices of military proofed 9mm Lugers, I like them quite a bit - in fact my very first Luger was one of these in the "m" block from a year or so later... The finish quality on these was quite good, and your photos show off your Luger well. Good job! Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

10-25-2013, 10:06 PM	#3
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 168 Times in 96 Posts	You haven't shown the right side of the receiver and the top. Very important in getting a fix on your gun/Jack

10-25-2013, 10:06 PM	#4
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	Hi Paul, it looks like a very nice 1920's Commercial Luger and I would put a price on it at somewhere in the $800.00 range but if you will be patient I'm sure that other members much more knowledge then I will offer their opinion. Good luck. Lon

10-25-2013, 11:15 PM	#5
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	The straw on safety lever and blue on grip screw really stand out on this Luger. Looks very unbalanced. Have checked finish on all small parts?

10-26-2013, 10:41 AM	#6
lugersrkewl Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ussr Posts: 425 Thanks: 198 Thanked 75 Times in 58 Posts	If thats a k it would be 1921 or 22 according to my resource . looks original from here but its in real good shape.

10-26-2013, 03:59 PM	#7
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,272 Thanks: 2,692 Thanked 959 Times in 705 Posts	I am not finding anything wrong with it, and appears to be a nice Luger. In my part of the Country, it would bring $8-900 if all of the parts are matching, if not, $7-800.

10-27-2013, 04:26 AM	#9
PEB Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 78 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks to everyone for their responses. I will have it in hand toward the end of next week and will be able to provide additional pics. Hopefully I didn't latch on to a bad one!? Thanks! Paul

11-25-2013, 07:47 PM	#12
Dick Herman User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 302 Thanks: 496 Thanked 354 Times in 138 Posts	Paul, Thanks for showing us this righteous Luger. Very nice for a 90 year old gun. It a nice addition for anyones collection. My first Luger was one of these 1920 commercials. Dick

11-25-2013, 08:30 PM	#13
PEB Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 78 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks guys, much appreciated! It may be hitting the market soon as well as my "Black Widow" rig I posted here a bit ago. My wife and I have twins on the way and are getting ready to put an addition on the house. I'll be fighting her off as long as I can!

11-25-2013, 11:57 PM	#14
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	I would trade any Luger,or for that matter any gun, in my collection to be in your spot....I just love kids....

11-26-2013, 08:47 AM	#15
PEB Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 78 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Ha ha ha...............I agree, kids are great. I must admit though, things are getting ready to get a bit crazy! We have two boys, ages 5 and 2 with twin girls on the way.