1918 DWM with 2 matching mags- what do you think?

RShaw · 02-19-2019, 01:53 PM

Hi all,

An unusual find on a Dutch site for firearms- a matched 1918 DWM P08 with 2 matching mags for sale by a local collector- asking $1500 for
- P08 as described above
- Nr 1, 2 matching mags
- replica holster
- 300 rounds reloaded ammo

The gun and mags look "OK" from the photos- but I am questioning the magazines- the bases of both seem to be Aluminum; from the photo they are a matched pair- last 2 digits "23" - same as the last two digits on the visible sn's on the gun. Were original matched mags made with Aluminum bases? I thought magazines were made with wood (walnut?) bases.

Of course, I want to go see this gun before I do anything.... hopefully do a simple field strip....

What do you all think?
Thanks!!!

Please see attached photos

02-19-2019, 01:53 PM	#1
RShaw User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Venlo, the Netherlands Posts: 350 Thanks: 160 Thanked 170 Times in 90 Posts	1918 DWM with 2 matching mags- what do you think? Hi all, An unusual find on a Dutch site for firearms- a matched 1918 DWM P08 with 2 matching mags for sale by a local collector- asking $1500 for - P08 as described above - Nr 1, 2 matching mags - replica holster - 300 rounds reloaded ammo The gun and mags look "OK" from the photos- but I am questioning the magazines- the bases of both seem to be Aluminum; from the photo they are a matched pair- last 2 digits "23" - same as the last two digits on the visible sn's on the gun. Were original matched mags made with Aluminum bases? I thought magazines were made with wood (walnut?) bases. Of course, I want to go see this gun before I do anything.... hopefully do a simple field strip.... What do you all think? Thanks!!! Please see attached photos Attached Thumbnails __________________ Enjoying any firearm is like staying happily married- take her out on a regular basis, treat her with respect and pay attention to proper maintenance. Looking for magazine no. 7097 Venlo, the Netherlands- RShaw