Another Newbie

carcass · 10-26-2012, 05:24 PM

Another First time Luger Newbie

Put info in wrong thread and deleted it. Sorry.

DMW S#5968t, No stamps on the frontstrap or backstrap, Crowned N on left side front of toggle, three proofs on the right side, second stamp being WaA66, and the third is a very small eagle that is deeply stamped. No date stamped above chamber, no markings on the trigger guard.Grips have non-matching numbers as well.

Barrel is non-matching S#1352m with an eagle stamp on the right side of barrel near the chamber.

Would this be a candidate for restoration or just keep it as is?

SteveM · 10-26-2012, 08:01 PM

It is a 29 DWM police as evidenced by the sear safety. It did have at one time a magazine safety. The serial number placement on the small parts are "hidden" in the commercial style.

If it were mine I would leave it as it is, there is nothing wrong with the condition it is in. Looks like an honest piece, even with the mismatched barrel.

Edward Tinker · 10-26-2012, 09:03 PM

I agree with Steve, leave it like it is, will probably make a heck of a nice shooter

Welcome to the forum,

Ed

Mike Z · 10-26-2012, 09:44 PM

carcass,
I Agree
I'd Leave It Alone
Enjoy It As It Is
Mike Z.

carcass · 10-27-2012, 12:04 AM

Thanks everyone. Insides are clean, so a shooter it will be.

Dang things are addictive, and good at attracting attention.

swampsavage · 10-27-2012, 01:18 AM

and accurate to boot

Curly1 · 10-27-2012, 11:26 AM

Nice one.

lugersrkewl · 10-27-2012, 03:02 PM

Welcome to the forum, that pistol looks great!
+1 for leaving it all natural

rhuff · 10-27-2012, 07:22 PM

That should make you a great shooter, and could "possibly" lead to further Luger purchases.....that is what happened to me!! You could have worse habits than Luger acquisitions.

carcass · 10-28-2012, 12:25 AM

You could have worse habits than Luger acquisitions.

Like Marriage????

I can understand the urge. There is so much history of these guns and fame/infamy. Hoping to get it to the range next week. Wonder what stares I would get for putting it on my duty belt....

Already starting to consider what model to buy next. I look forward to it.

rhuff · 10-28-2012, 05:07 PM

Just be sure to use standard velocity ammo, like Winchester white box, Federal Champion, etc. NO +P, +P+, or NATO ammo. I have had good luck with PMC 115gr FMJ ammo. Good Luck.

carcass · 10-29-2012, 12:27 AM

I'll be using Speer lawman fmj.

Rhuff, what part of AZ you in?

rhuff · 10-29-2012, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carcass

I'll be using Speer lawman fmj.

Rhuff, what part of AZ you in?

Southern part

mrerick · 10-29-2012, 08:31 PM

Speer Lawman 115gn 9mm has approximately the same performance as the Winchester White Box that we often recommend. About 1190-1200 FPS muzzle velocity.

Marc

carcass · 11-05-2012, 06:05 AM

At the range today and it functioned flawlessly with the Speer Lawman. Felt very smooth and was accurate. Not bad for an old pistol!

10-26-2012, 09:03 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,609 Times in 2,123 Posts	I agree with Steve, leave it like it is, will probably make a heck of a nice shooter Welcome to the forum, Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

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swampsavage User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jackson County, GA Posts: 43 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	and accurate to boot __________________ John

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	Speer Lawman 115gn 9mm has approximately the same performance as the Winchester White Box that we often recommend. About 1190-1200 FPS muzzle velocity. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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10-26-2012, 08:01 PM	#2
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	It is a 29 DWM police as evidenced by the sear safety. It did have at one time a magazine safety. The serial number placement on the small parts are "hidden" in the commercial style. If it were mine I would leave it as it is, there is nothing wrong with the condition it is in. Looks like an honest piece, even with the mismatched barrel.

10-26-2012, 09:44 PM	#4
Mike Z User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 181 Thanks: 56 Thanked 79 Times in 39 Posts	carcass, I Agree I'd Leave It Alone Enjoy It As It Is Mike Z.

10-27-2012, 12:04 AM	#5
carcass User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks everyone. Insides are clean, so a shooter it will be. Dang things are addictive, and good at attracting attention.

10-27-2012, 03:02 PM	#8
lugersrkewl Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ussr Posts: 425 Thanks: 198 Thanked 75 Times in 58 Posts	Welcome to the forum, that pistol looks great! +1 for leaving it all natural

10-27-2012, 07:22 PM	#9
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,748 Thanked 998 Times in 733 Posts	That should make you a great shooter, and could "possibly" lead to further Luger purchases.....that is what happened to me!! You could have worse habits than Luger acquisitions.

10-28-2012, 12:25 AM	#10
carcass User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You could have worse habits than Luger acquisitions. Like Marriage???? I can understand the urge. There is so much history of these guns and fame/infamy. Hoping to get it to the range next week. Wonder what stares I would get for putting it on my duty belt.... Already starting to consider what model to buy next. I look forward to it.

10-28-2012, 05:07 PM	#11
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,748 Thanked 998 Times in 733 Posts	Just be sure to use standard velocity ammo, like Winchester white box, Federal Champion, etc. NO +P, +P+, or NATO ammo. I have had good luck with PMC 115gr FMJ ammo. Good Luck.

10-29-2012, 12:27 AM	#12
carcass User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'll be using Speer lawman fmj. Rhuff, what part of AZ you in?

11-05-2012, 06:05 AM	#15
carcass User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	At the range today and it functioned flawlessly with the Speer Lawman. Felt very smooth and was accurate. Not bad for an old pistol!