My First Imperial - 1918 DWM

[abukafura]

I agree. An exceptionally nice looking Imperial Luger. A nice addition to ay collection.

[Lugerdoc]

The DWM eagle on your receiver and breech block are test firing proofs. There should also be a similar eagle on your barrel. TH

[Sky Zero]

Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

The DWM eagle on your receiver and breech block are test firing proofs. There should also be a similar eagle on your barrel. TH

So that's specific to DWM then, correct?

Originally Posted by abukafura

I agree. An exceptionally nice looking Imperial Luger. A nice addition to ay collection.

Good to know I did well then

[wlyon]

There is a serial number inside the DWM sideplates . Generally the first 2 digits of the serial number. Or may be just one digit. All my WW1 DWM"S have this. May be difficult to find. Bill

[Norme]

Originally Posted by wlyon

There is a serial number inside the DWM sideplates . Generally the first 2 digits of the serial number. Sometimes difficult to find. Bill

Hard to see, and harder still to photograph.
Norm

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by Sky Zero

I read thru the FAQ and I think I understand this right, but the squirrel mark was a spandau proofer assigned to the DWM factory? Did I get that right? Thanks.

That is an eagle, not a squirrel. It is the Imperial eagle firing proof, in the style used under Spandau(Berlin) oversight at DWM.

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by Norme

Hard to see, and harder still to photograph.
Norm

Unfortunately that is not the original side plate, has the correct "17" on the outside, but the "40" on the inside is indication it came from another pistol originally.

[Sky Zero]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Unfortunately that is not the original side plate, has the correct "17" on the outside, but the "40" on the inside is indication it came from another pistol originally.

That side plate wasn't mine from my original post. This one is though and I did find the 17!

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

That is an eagle, not a squirrel. It is the Imperial eagle firing proof, in the style used under Spandau(Berlin) oversight at DWM.

Ok, got it! Thank you

Originally Posted by Norme

Hard to see, and harder still to photograph.
Norm

Ahh, I see you were right haha.

Originally Posted by wlyon

There is a serial number inside the DWM sideplates . Generally the first 2 digits of the serial number. Or may be just one digit. All my WW1 DWM"S have this. May be difficult to find. Bill

I see, I found it!

[ithacaartist]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

That is an eagle, not a squirrel. It is the Imperial eagle firing proof, in the style used under Spandau(Berlin) oversight at DWM.

"Flaming squirrel" is more fun...as long as we know what it really is!

[Sky Zero]

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

"Flaming squirrel" is more fun...as long as we know what it really is!

lol this is where I got the squirrel thing from

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by Sky Zero

lol this is where I got the squirrel thing from

Where is that from?
I would not put much stock in what ever else is there if they don't know an eagle from a squirrel.

[Sky Zero]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Where is that from?
I would not put much stock in what ever else is there if they don't know an eagle from a squirrel.

It's from the FAQ download you guys always mention for us new guys

page 40 and 41

[George Anderson]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Where is that from?
I would not put much stock in what ever else is there if they don't know an eagle from a squirrel.

Sorta' looks like a moose, ala Bullwinkle.