Just what is my DWM?

Joe Y · 09-10-2003, 10:44 PM

Hello all. New member here. I want to start off by saying this is a great site and my hat is off to the expertise I have seen in the forums. I swear...I wonder if you guys could tell if it was manufactured during a full moon!
There is a new luger on the block with the same old questions. My interests and collection have been in Civil War Cavalry weapons and accoutrements so please excuse my ignorance of this subject matter. I literally was handed a half dozen firearms by an old family friend (his long deceased fathers collection and not interested). One just happens to be an American Eagle DWM. It was love at first sight and I'm interested to know all I can. What I have found so far mostly from this site...
B U C crowned barrel proof marks with number 17228 on bottom of barrel says German Commercial on some 7.65mm 1900 and 1906. Horizontal B U on receiver says commercial 1900 to 1908. B U proof on forward link. DWM barrel proof. SN 34556 on barrel and front of frame. 56 on various parts. Germany stamp on front of frame. DWM and American Eagle on top. Grip safety. Grips a little dark but cleanable. Excellent mechanics. Blueing worn on front protruding edges. General measure of barrel is 3 7/8" from frame (seems a little odd from the length references I have seen).
Can anyone tell me if the configuration seems consistent?
Nail down a specific model or manufacture date?
Estimate of worth?
And obviously it is common but just what is the American Eagle Crest all about??? Thanks in advance for any consideration of my topic.
Regards, Joe

09-10-2003, 10:44 PM	#1
Joe Y User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just what is my DWM? Hello all. New member here. I want to start off by saying this is a great site and my hat is off to the expertise I have seen in the forums. I swear...I wonder if you guys could tell if it was manufactured during a full moon! There is a new luger on the block with the same old questions. My interests and collection have been in Civil War Cavalry weapons and accoutrements so please excuse my ignorance of this subject matter. I literally was handed a half dozen firearms by an old family friend (his long deceased fathers collection and not interested). One just happens to be an American Eagle DWM. It was love at first sight and I'm interested to know all I can. What I have found so far mostly from this site... B U C crowned barrel proof marks with number 17228 on bottom of barrel says German Commercial on some 7.65mm 1900 and 1906. Horizontal B U on receiver says commercial 1900 to 1908. B U proof on forward link. DWM barrel proof. SN 34556 on barrel and front of frame. 56 on various parts. Germany stamp on front of frame. DWM and American Eagle on top. Grip safety. Grips a little dark but cleanable. Excellent mechanics. Blueing worn on front protruding edges. General measure of barrel is 3 7/8" from frame (seems a little odd from the length references I have seen). Can anyone tell me if the configuration seems consistent? Nail down a specific model or manufacture date? Estimate of worth? And obviously it is common but just what is the American Eagle Crest all about??? Thanks in advance for any consideration of my topic. Regards, Joe