DWM K.M.; identification help (dial-up beware big pictures)

Pete Ebbink · 08-12-2007, 11:23 AM

Ed,

If I am not mistaken, the last Luger like this with KM on the grip strap at Simpsons LTD had an asking of over $ 8K...

Here is another one similar to Michael's gun...but a bit later in the series after the Mauser Banner appeared...still KM marked. Asking of nearly $ 9K.

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/ad...hp?itemID=4218

The authors of "The Dutch Luger" on page 167 (written in 1994) state "...as less than a dozen Navy Lugers with "KM" marks are known...".

I think the KM makes them quite rare and desirable.

Michael,

Thanks for the magazine bottom photo. Quite an unusual repair/modification witht the little metal "staple" in the wood. I have not seen that before...maybe others have...???

Here is a photo of an early Dutch Luger magazine with its unique metal tab retainer. I thought yours may have had this, initially.

Also...if you are interested in the Dutch Luger book, you can pick it up brand new at Simpson's LTD :

http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...oducts_id=2637

Bob and Brad Simpson at the Simpsons LTD shop also offer a $ 135 Luger appraisal service. It might be worthwhile in case you ever decide to sell this Luger. An expert appraisal would certainly help a prospective buyer fell more assured with his/her purchase. Here is the link to that appraisal service :

http://www.simpsonltd.com/luger_appraisal.php

With a Luger this rare, I would probably make an appointment and travel to the shop in person with the gun. Hate to have it lost in the mail...

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08-12-2007, 11:23 AM	#10
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Ed, If I am not mistaken, the last Luger like this with KM on the grip strap at Simpsons LTD had an asking of over $ 8K... Here is another one similar to Michael's gun...but a bit later in the series after the Mauser Banner appeared...still KM marked. Asking of nearly $ 9K. http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/ad...hp?itemID=4218 The authors of "The Dutch Luger" on page 167 (written in 1994) state "...as less than a dozen Navy Lugers with "KM" marks are known...". I think the KM makes them quite rare and desirable. Michael, Thanks for the magazine bottom photo. Quite an unusual repair/modification witht the little metal "staple" in the wood. I have not seen that before...maybe others have...??? Here is a photo of an early Dutch Luger magazine with its unique metal tab retainer. I thought yours may have had this, initially. Also...if you are interested in the Dutch Luger book, you can pick it up brand new at Simpson's LTD : http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...oducts_id=2637 Bob and Brad Simpson at the Simpsons LTD shop also offer a $ 135 Luger appraisal service. It might be worthwhile in case you ever decide to sell this Luger. An expert appraisal would certainly help a prospective buyer fell more assured with his/her purchase. Here is the link to that appraisal service : http://www.simpsonltd.com/luger_appraisal.php With a Luger this rare, I would probably make an appointment and travel to the shop in person with the gun. Hate to have it lost in the mail...