1919 Dated

Mark1 · 03-24-2017, 05:37 PM

I think the slight curvature mentioned is just camera lens distortion, the pistol appeared quite straight when I held it.
I looked down the bore and it was rifled, although fairly worn, and I assumed it was 9mm.
I do remember that there was no hold-open.
Tried a genuine Luger magazine and it fitted quite well but would not lock in place due to misaligned bottom knobs as John noted above.
The thing that amused everyone who saw it was, why choose 1919 as the chamber date ?
It's not very clear in the photos but the toggle link has a fair attempt at the DWM emblem engraved on top. My impression was that the engraving was fading due to refinishing !
Mark

03-24-2017, 05:37 PM	#13
Mark1 User Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 72 Thanks: 332 Thanked 74 Times in 25 Posts	I think the slight curvature mentioned is just camera lens distortion, the pistol appeared quite straight when I held it. I looked down the bore and it was rifled, although fairly worn, and I assumed it was 9mm. I do remember that there was no hold-open. Tried a genuine Luger magazine and it fitted quite well but would not lock in place due to misaligned bottom knobs as John noted above. The thing that amused everyone who saw it was, why choose 1919 as the chamber date ? It's not very clear in the photos but the toggle link has a fair attempt at the DWM emblem engraved on top. My impression was that the engraving was fading due to refinishing ! Mark