Can anyone tell me about my 1918 DWM Luger?

Karl · 09-27-2010, 09:27 PM

Jeff,

I am sorry to say that this Luger is not collector grade. The barrel is a replacement. The eagle/swatiska is fake (the Third Reich did not exist in 1918 - the lack of waffen ampt proofs you refer to are absent for the same reason). Moreover, the gun is horribly pitted and appears to have been heavily buffed. If it is possible, I suggest that you return the gun and get your money back. Please do not take offense at my observations: you made a mistake - we all make mistakes.
KFS

09-27-2010, 09:27 PM	#2
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 531 Thanks: 0 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Jeff, I am sorry to say that this Luger is not collector grade. The barrel is a replacement. The eagle/swatiska is fake (the Third Reich did not exist in 1918 - the lack of waffen ampt proofs you refer to are absent for the same reason). Moreover, the gun is horribly pitted and appears to have been heavily buffed. If it is possible, I suggest that you return the gun and get your money back. Please do not take offense at my observations: you made a mistake - we all make mistakes. KFS