Help ID commercial 12" barrel

n2oldguns · 08-13-2015, 12:58 AM

Hello everyone and thanks for the forum and all of your intelligent contributions. I have been gleaning some great stuff here. I wanted to ask if someone could tell me what I have here. I bought it because I like oddballs and this fit the bill. I also have a very modest collection of Lugers so this is hopefully my crown jewel. It appears to be in very good condition and is a .30 caliber.

I will describe it and try to post pictures as well.

The frame has a stock lug pistol grip, 5 digit serial number with no letter, matching numbered on the bottom of the takedown lever, plate, and toggle behind rear sight. There is a crown/N on the toggle as well as a DWM inscription. There is no date on the frame or any other markings. The barrel is unmarked and the rear sight is graduated from 1 to 8. The front blade sight appears to be an artillery type.

Unfortunately, the barrel is canted about 1mm and there are marks on the barrel where it appears someone has tried to turn it. I was also wondering If there is anyone on the board that could fix this for me. I would love to shoot this bad boy!

If anyone could give me their opinion as to the originality of the barrel and finish or knows some history of this oddball, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you all very much! Adam

08-13-2015, 12:58 AM	#1
n2oldguns User Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 8 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Help ID commercial 12" barrel Hello everyone and thanks for the forum and all of your intelligent contributions. I have been gleaning some great stuff here. I wanted to ask if someone could tell me what I have here. I bought it because I like oddballs and this fit the bill. I also have a very modest collection of Lugers so this is hopefully my crown jewel. It appears to be in very good condition and is a .30 caliber. I will describe it and try to post pictures as well. The frame has a stock lug pistol grip, 5 digit serial number with no letter, matching numbered on the bottom of the takedown lever, plate, and toggle behind rear sight. There is a crown/N on the toggle as well as a DWM inscription. There is no date on the frame or any other markings. The barrel is unmarked and the rear sight is graduated from 1 to 8. The front blade sight appears to be an artillery type. Unfortunately, the barrel is canted about 1mm and there are marks on the barrel where it appears someone has tried to turn it. I was also wondering If there is anyone on the board that could fix this for me. I would love to shoot this bad boy! If anyone could give me their opinion as to the originality of the barrel and finish or knows some history of this oddball, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you all very much! Adam Attached Images