Researching a 1906 Commercial Luger

Kurt · 08-03-2003, 05:11 AM

Gents,
I am a novice on Lugers, to be sure. I was hoping to get some help on what to look for in terms of markings, proofs, etc. on a beautiful Luger I purchased in the mid 80s. I bought the pistol because of the shape it was in and because I was fascinated with the precision machining of the firearm.

I believe it is a 1906 Commercial Model, possibly made in 1906. It is a DWM, serial # 33XXX. All numbers match. It's a 9mm and in excellent
condition, with the original magazine. It is in the original blue as far as I can tell. On the front of the frame, viewed from under the barrel, the word "Germany",is stamped (in English).

What else should I look for interms of markings to help me research the pistol? Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

One last thing, I am an avid pistol shooter rather than a collector. I take this pistol to the range several times a year as I love shooting it. However, if it has any future collector value, maybe I should retire it from active duty. Any advice?

08-03-2003, 05:11 AM	#1
Kurt New User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: PA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Researching a 1906 Commercial Luger Gents, I am a novice on Lugers, to be sure. I was hoping to get some help on what to look for in terms of markings, proofs, etc. on a beautiful Luger I purchased in the mid 80s. I bought the pistol because of the shape it was in and because I was fascinated with the precision machining of the firearm. I believe it is a 1906 Commercial Model, possibly made in 1906. It is a DWM, serial # 33XXX. All numbers match. It's a 9mm and in excellent condition, with the original magazine. It is in the original blue as far as I can tell. On the front of the frame, viewed from under the barrel, the word "Germany",is stamped (in English). What else should I look for interms of markings to help me research the pistol? Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. One last thing, I am an avid pistol shooter rather than a collector. I take this pistol to the range several times a year as I love shooting it. However, if it has any future collector value, maybe I should retire it from active duty. Any advice?