1916 DWM arty rework

commanche · 04-15-2003, 09:51 PM

Hey All- I am new to this board,but I look forward to learning more about Lugers here. Here's my first question.
I own a DWM 1916 artillery model rebarreled to 4" IAW Treaty of Versailles handgun restrictions for the Army of the Reichswehr. It has no export marks or excess proofs. It has the standard three proofs and the spread imperial eagle on the right side of the reciever. No "Germany" stamping anywhere. I am wondering if it were ever issued into Reichwehr service due to the lack of the 1920 date. Is it possible it was sold for commercial use in Germany,or did it sit in an arsenal depot until it was taken as a war trophy and brought here? These are a couple of my thoughts on it. Anyone with a likely theory would be welcome to clue me in. I love a mystery.

04-15-2003, 09:51 PM	#1
commanche User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Way,deep rural South Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1916 DWM arty rework Hey All- I am new to this board,but I look forward to learning more about Lugers here. Here's my first question. I own a DWM 1916 artillery model rebarreled to 4" IAW Treaty of Versailles handgun restrictions for the Army of the Reichswehr. It has no export marks or excess proofs. It has the standard three proofs and the spread imperial eagle on the right side of the reciever. No "Germany" stamping anywhere. I am wondering if it were ever issued into Reichwehr service due to the lack of the 1920 date. Is it possible it was sold for commercial use in Germany,or did it sit in an arsenal depot until it was taken as a war trophy and brought here? These are a couple of my thoughts on it. Anyone with a likely theory would be welcome to clue me in. I love a mystery. __________________ "We have grasped the mystery of the atom and rejected the Sermon on the Mount." Omar N. Bradley