Artillery Model Questions

TCguy · 09-23-2008, 03:17 PM

I own a 1914 DWM Artillery Model Luger complete with snail drum and wooden shoulder stock. My question involves the drum. It has a three digit serial number. Interestingly the digits are the same as the first three on the Luger. Is this coincidence? I ask because snail drums were not made until three years after my Luger was manufactured. Were they retrofited or numbered to keep things straight in the armory? If you know please let me know.
Thanks TCGuy

09-23-2008, 03:17 PM	#1
TCguy User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Oregon Posts: 22 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Artillery Model Questions I own a 1914 DWM Artillery Model Luger complete with snail drum and wooden shoulder stock. My question involves the drum. It has a three digit serial number. Interestingly the digits are the same as the first three on the Luger. Is this coincidence? I ask because snail drums were not made until three years after my Luger was manufactured. Were they retrofited or numbered to keep things straight in the armory? If you know please let me know. Thanks TCGuy