Just got my first luger and could use a little help.

Jeffrey C. · 08-21-2009, 09:13 AM

I just acquired a DWM 1921 Luger. It's chambered for 9 mm and the numbers match except the magazine. The plastic grips are loose and I intend on replacing them with some wooden ones. any help on the history of this Luger would be appreciated.
Regards,
Jeffrey C.

John Sabato · 08-21-2009, 11:01 AM

The grips are 1950's-60's vintage made by Franzite. Not very high quality, but virutally all that was available after the war for many years.

I will let other comment on your Luger... not much original finish left, but all matching numbers is nice.

Welcome to the Lugerforum.

Lugerdoc · 08-21-2009, 11:41 AM

Jeffrey, I agree with John S, get rid of those white Franzite grips. They can be tighten up with some rubber O rings under the grip screws, but your luger with look better with better fitting new repro wood or BW plastic grips for around $25. If your Weimar PO8 (later reworked at an Army depot, judging from right side markings) is in fact all matching with an exc bore, it may be a candidate for resoration and a more original type wood grips (@$50) to go with the improved finish. TH

Drachenstein · 08-21-2009, 01:22 PM

Welcome to the addiction. If your looking for nice walnut reproduction grips look a Numrich arms.

lugerholsterrepair · 08-21-2009, 02:21 PM

Jeff...Do you have photo's of the top chamber & toggle?

Jerry Burney

Jeffrey C. · 08-21-2009, 03:35 PM

Thanks for the help. Sarco's is only 40 minutes from me and they have some grips.
Regards,
Jeff

Ron Smith · 08-21-2009, 03:44 PM

Your Luger is a 1921 Reichswehr Army contract DWM Luger that was repaired or reworked in the 1930's by Simson's, judging from the additional stamps in front and to the rear of the original proofs. Eagle Hr 29 is stated to be a Heeres Reichwehr office 29 acceptance. The front Eagle is a mid 30s waffenamt. Both of these marks are said to be found on Simson reworked Lugers.

This the first 1921 that I have seen these markings on.

Ron

lugerholsterrepair · 08-21-2009, 05:42 PM

Jeff, I cannot see the entire chamber ...is 1921 the only date on it?
Thanks, Jerry

Jeffrey C. · 08-21-2009, 07:08 PM

Here's two more pictures.
Regards,
Jeffrey
www.6thny.com

08-21-2009, 11:01 AM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	The grips are 1950's-60's vintage made by Franzite. Not very high quality, but virutally all that was available after the war for many years. I will let other comment on your Luger... not much original finish left, but all matching numbers is nice. Welcome to the Lugerforum. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

08-21-2009, 11:41 AM	#3
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Jeffrey, I agree with John S, get rid of those white Franzite grips. They can be tighten up with some rubber O rings under the grip screws, but your luger with look better with better fitting new repro wood or BW plastic grips for around $25. If your Weimar PO8 (later reworked at an Army depot, judging from right side markings) is in fact all matching with an exc bore, it may be a candidate for resoration and a more original type wood grips (@$50) to go with the improved finish. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

08-21-2009, 02:21 PM	#5
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,134 Times in 1,439 Posts	Jeff...Do you have photo's of the top chamber & toggle? Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

08-21-2009, 03:44 PM	#7
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Your Luger is a 1921 Reichswehr Army contract DWM Luger that was repaired or reworked in the 1930's by Simson's, judging from the additional stamps in front and to the rear of the original proofs. Eagle Hr 29 is stated to be a Heeres Reichwehr office 29 acceptance. The front Eagle is a mid 30s waffenamt. Both of these marks are said to be found on Simson reworked Lugers. This the first 1921 that I have seen these markings on. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

08-21-2009, 05:42 PM	#8
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,134 Times in 1,439 Posts	Jeff, I cannot see the entire chamber ...is 1921 the only date on it? Thanks, Jerry __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

08-21-2009, 01:22 PM	#4
Drachenstein User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Welcome to the addiction. If your looking for nice walnut reproduction grips look a Numrich arms.