DWM American Eagle Luger

J. L. Lyon · 12-03-2004, 11:20 PM

I'm being offered a DWM marked Luger with the American Eagle stamped over the chamber. Finish would rate about 99% with just a hint of muzzle wear. Serial number is 55099. The word Germany is stamped on the frame just under the serial number. It has grip safety. The seller is asking $2500. Is this a reasonable price?

J. L. Lyon · 12-03-2004, 11:29 PM

I forgot to mention the caliber is 7.65 and the barrel is 6 inches long.

DougT · 12-04-2004, 12:15 AM

J.L., the price sounds like the going rate for an American Eagle in this kind of condition. Make sure it's not a "reblue", and that it has matching numbers. Pictures would help.
DougT

Dwight Gruber · 12-04-2004, 12:43 AM

J.L., does it have any proof marks?

--Dwight

Ron Wood · 12-04-2004, 02:17 AM

Are you sure the barrel is 6 inches long and not 4 3/4 inches?

J. L. Lyon · 12-04-2004, 11:32 AM

The barrel is 4.75 inches. Sorry for the mistake. It has the crown over N proofs on the bottom of the barrel, the left side of the upper, one on the bolt, and one on the toggle link. It is definitely not a reblue.

What is the year of manufacture?

Pete Ebbink · 12-04-2004, 12:38 PM

Hi Joe,

The folks at Simspons LTD have this one for sale at $ 2750...here is their link to some photos :

http://www.simpsonltd.com/LugerRoom/...E-18/AE-18.htm

I think if yours is comparable to this one at $ 2500, you have a decent buy...

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

Kohaku2416 · 12-07-2004, 11:47 PM

Well sorry if this is off topic but i want to buy a Stoger American Eagle Luger but the magazine only holds seven rounds. Would the luger magazines that hold 8 rounds fit in this gun?

Steve Richards · 12-07-2004, 11:59 PM

Kohaku,

This should be in the Post WWII forum but the answer is that if your magazine has the folded spine down the sides, a standard Luger magazine will work. If the sides are flat, then only the ones built by ORIMAR will work.

Steve

Kohaku2416 · 12-08-2004, 12:01 AM

Ah thanks for the info sorry about the wrong folder but im new to this posting thing.

John Sabato · 12-08-2004, 10:20 AM

no problem Kohaku2416... in the future, just go to the appropriate forum for your post, and use the NEW TOPIC button instead of POST REPLY...

Welcome to the Lugerforum.

Steve Richards · 12-10-2004, 12:51 AM

The first part of my reply came out harsher than I intended. Your post was fine!

Welcome to our happy little family.

Steve

12-03-2004, 11:20 PM	#1
J. L. Lyon User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	DWM American Eagle Luger I'm being offered a DWM marked Luger with the American Eagle stamped over the chamber. Finish would rate about 99% with just a hint of muzzle wear. Serial number is 55099. The word Germany is stamped on the frame just under the serial number. It has grip safety. The seller is asking $2500. Is this a reasonable price? __________________ J.L.Lyon

12-03-2004, 11:29 PM	#2
J. L. Lyon User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I forgot to mention the caliber is 7.65 and the barrel is 6 inches long. __________________ J.L.Lyon

12-04-2004, 02:17 AM	#5
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,256 Times in 1,724 Posts	Are you sure the barrel is 6 inches long and not 4 3/4 inches? __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

12-04-2004, 11:32 AM	#6
J. L. Lyon User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The barrel is 4.75 inches. Sorry for the mistake. It has the crown over N proofs on the bottom of the barrel, the left side of the upper, one on the bolt, and one on the toggle link. It is definitely not a reblue. What is the year of manufacture? __________________ J.L.Lyon

12-08-2004, 10:20 AM	#11
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	no problem Kohaku2416... in the future, just go to the appropriate forum for your post, and use the NEW TOPIC button instead of POST REPLY... 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..."*

12-04-2004, 12:15 AM	#3
DougT User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	J.L., the price sounds like the going rate for an American Eagle in this kind of condition. Make sure it's not a "reblue", and that it has matching numbers. Pictures would help. DougT

12-04-2004, 12:43 AM	#4
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	J.L., does it have any proof marks? --Dwight

12-04-2004, 12:38 PM	#7
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Joe, The folks at Simspons LTD have this one for sale at $ 2750...here is their link to some photos : http://www.simpsonltd.com/LugerRoom/...E-18/AE-18.htm I think if yours is comparable to this one at $ 2500, you have a decent buy... Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

12-07-2004, 11:47 PM	#8
Kohaku2416 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 124 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Well sorry if this is off topic but i want to buy a Stoger American Eagle Luger but the magazine only holds seven rounds. Would the luger magazines that hold 8 rounds fit in this gun?

12-07-2004, 11:59 PM	#9
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Kohaku, This should be in the Post WWII forum but the answer is that if your magazine has the folded spine down the sides, a standard Luger magazine will work. If the sides are flat, then only the ones built by ORIMAR will work. Steve

12-08-2004, 12:01 AM	#10
Kohaku2416 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 124 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Ah thanks for the info sorry about the wrong folder but im new to this posting thing.

12-10-2004, 12:51 AM	#12
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The first part of my reply came out harsher than I intended. Your post was fine! Welcome to our happy little family. Steve