Luger Inheirited

XavierBreath · 08-08-2003, 02:11 PM

My wife just inheirited a bring back Luger from her father. Apparently it was brought back by her Grandfather from WW1. It's a 1910 DWM model, with 8.K.3.2. on the frontstrap. All numbers I can find match. Condition is 70-80% although it is in need of cleaning. Unfortunately someone, probably the person it was issued to (we can almost assuredly verify this was not done after capture) carved a M on each grip.

What I'd like to know is first, shooter or collector's piece? If it's a shooter, what is needed to verify safety prior to shooting. I've smithed and repaired a lot of pistols in my day, but never a Luger. Is there an online resource for what to inspect? I'm assuming that regular modern 9mm (no +P) ammo is shootable, right?

Should the grips be changed out as a matter of course? I kind of think the M adds to the piece, but I'd like to know for sure the significance if possible.

Can anyone verify the frontstrap markings? I am thinking 8th Company, but the 3.2 has me stumped. Is there a way to determine what type of company the 8th was and where it served?

You can see this pistol at this link. http://www.msnusers.com/GUNMENII/xav...to&PhotoID=501

Admin, I just loaded the picture here, so it is easier to see, Ed

08-08-2003, 02:11 PM	#1
XavierBreath User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bayou Country Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Luger Inheirited My wife just inheirited a bring back Luger from her father. Apparently it was brought back by her Grandfather from WW1. It's a 1910 DWM model, with 8.K.3.2. on the frontstrap. All numbers I can find match. Condition is 70-80% although it is in need of cleaning. Unfortunately someone, probably the person it was issued to (we can almost assuredly verify this was not done after capture) carved a M on each grip. What I'd like to know is first, shooter or collector's piece? If it's a shooter, what is needed to verify safety prior to shooting. I've smithed and repaired a lot of pistols in my day, but never a Luger. Is there an online resource for what to inspect? I'm assuming that regular modern 9mm (no +P) ammo is shootable, right? Should the grips be changed out as a matter of course? I kind of think the M adds to the piece, but I'd like to know for sure the significance if possible. Can anyone verify the frontstrap markings? I am thinking 8th Company, but the 3.2 has me stumped. Is there a way to determine what type of company the 8th was and where it served? You can see this pistol at this link. http://www.msnusers.com/GUNMENII/xav...to&PhotoID=501 Admin, I just loaded the picture here, so it is easier to see, Ed __________________ Xavier's Guns