First Luger

cjkelly · 08-30-2007, 04:02 PM

I recently inherited a Luger that was taken by my late uncle at the Battle of the Bulge. The top markings include "1915" and "DMW". How can I determine if it is chambered for 9mm or 7.65?

Frank · 08-30-2007, 04:27 PM

Hi CJ, First welcome to the Luger Forum!! If your Luger has a chamber date of 1915, the chances are pretty good your pistol is a 9mm Luger (Parabellum).

If you can find a 7.65 (.30) Luger round, try to insert it into the business end of the barrel. If it goes all the way in, your Luger is a 9mm, if it doesn't, then you have a 7.65 (.30 Luger).

Let us know what you find out!

RBorecky · 08-30-2007, 07:42 PM

Pictures, Pictures Please, Please Rick B

wlyon · 08-30-2007, 10:15 PM

CJ Take a regular lead pencil with an eraser. Insert eraser end into barrel, if it goes in easily a 9mm if not a 30. Bill

08-30-2007, 04:02 PM	#1
cjkelly New User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	First Luger I recently inherited a Luger that was taken by my late uncle at the Battle of the Bulge. The top markings include "1915" and "DMW". How can I determine if it is chambered for 9mm or 7.65?

08-30-2007, 10:15 PM	#4
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,673 Thanks: 3,243 Thanked 2,658 Times in 988 Posts	CJ Take a regular lead pencil with an eraser. Insert eraser end into barrel, if it goes in easily a 9mm if not a 30. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

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08-30-2007, 04:27 PM	#2
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	Hi CJ, First welcome to the Luger Forum!! If your Luger has a chamber date of 1915, the chances are pretty good your pistol is a 9mm Luger (Parabellum). If you can find a 7.65 (.30) Luger round, try to insert it into the business end of the barrel. If it goes all the way in, your Luger is a 9mm, if it doesn't, then you have a 7.65 (.30 Luger). Let us know what you find out!

08-30-2007, 07:42 PM	#3
RBorecky User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Posts: 115 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pictures, Pictures Please, Please Rick B