Unusual Luger

barr44 · 01-26-2008, 11:45 PM

I've run across, what I consider to be an unusual Luger and hope to find out more information here on the forum.
It looks to be a DWM commercial dated 1916 with all matching parts and the normal commercial proofs. It seems to be a commercial model, having the strawed trigger, take-down lever, and safety lever and has the crown/N proofs. It is 9mm and has a 4" barrel. It has the normal C/N proofs, but also has British proofs, but not military proofs. I suppose it could have been captured during WWI, being used by the military, but just not having military proofs on it.
What is confusing is that, I haven't been able to find any information, indicating that DWM made any commercial guns during this time frame to match the 1916 chamber date.
Any and all information would be appreciated, as I am looking at possibly buying this gun.
Thanks, barr44.

01-26-2008, 11:45 PM	#1
barr44 User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: york co., va Posts: 151 Thanks: 27 Thanked 35 Times in 21 Posts	Unusual Luger I've run across, what I consider to be an unusual Luger and hope to find out more information here on the forum. It looks to be a DWM commercial dated 1916 with all matching parts and the normal commercial proofs. It seems to be a commercial model, having the strawed trigger, take-down lever, and safety lever and has the crown/N proofs. It is 9mm and has a 4" barrel. It has the normal C/N proofs, but also has British proofs, but not military proofs. I suppose it could have been captured during WWI, being used by the military, but just not having military proofs on it. What is confusing is that, I haven't been able to find any information, indicating that DWM made any commercial guns during this time frame to match the 1916 chamber date. Any and all information would be appreciated, as I am looking at possibly buying this gun. Thanks, barr44.