Looking for info on a DWM Luger

[mrerick]

The magazine in your photograph is not from the period of your Luger, but rather one from later in Luger production during WW-II.

If you've read the forums here, you've learned that your Luger is collectable if the pistol is all matching (as indicated by numbers stamped into many parts) and that it is in it's original rust blued and strawed finish.

From the photos, it looks like your pistol is in very good condition, and - as mentioned - is very collectable. It embodies history, and is relatively rare.

Apart from preservation, it's best not to attempt to clean it, disassemble or alter it. It's hard to not give in to temptation and fire a pistol like this. Breaking it's parts (through firing, for example) will greatly reduce both it's historic and collectable (financial) value.

In any case, it is a family heirloom - evidence of your great uncle's service. Congratulations and best wishes!!!

Marc