New DWM 1911 Luger

RC20 · 12-28-2012, 11:26 PM

Thank you for clearing up the front strap information and repair.

Good to know the clip and grip can be fixed (I think the right panel is missing a tank as it moves a bit).

What I am not seeing is the numbers on all the toggle parts (and I am not up to speed on correct terminology). Back part with the knob has the 8X. Part with the crest I don't see a number nor the very forward part.

Are those two hidden?

And here are the holster pictures

Holster Flap.jpg

Holster Outside.jpg

Holster Back.jpg

And I am impressed how easily the site loads up the photos. Bit of playing and waiting for my slow modem and it works great.

And value of the gun by itself and the holster and is there any combined value greater than the sum of the two?

RC20 · 12-28-2012, 11:41 PM

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You will need to post pictures taken with sharp focus and showing external markings clearly for me to be of much help...

Now that they are posted, I can see that it is a DWM marked toggle, but the details are not visible.

Take the pictures outdoors in indirect light without the flash. Use a tripod, and the closeup setting on the camera. Use the self timer to eliminate camera shake.

I live in Alaska so daylight is pretty scarce right now! (grin). Not as bad as further North though.

Do you still need better pictures? And any area more specific?

Is the DMW in what I am taking for a crest? Phew, seriously stylized if that's right.

The very front part of the toggle that holds the firing pin has what looks like a crest on it, closest I can come is it looks like a Saguaro Cactus.

I do have the tripod and can see what kind of daylight we get tomorrow though forecast is a bit iffy with clouds possible.

I did get adventurous as I have a good site that show tear-down and the front part has the 8X number as well.

Barrel looks awful and will see after I clean it.

Norme · 12-28-2012, 11:52 PM

Hi Greg, 1911 DWMs were numbered commercial style, with concealed serial numbers. The number on the breech block (the front element of the three piece toggle train) is on it's left side. The middle toggle link (the part with the DWM logo) is numbered underneath in a recess. To find these numbers you will need to field strip the gun.
Regards, Norm

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12-28-2012, 11:26 PM	#1
RC20 User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alaska Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Thank you for clearing up the front strap information and repair. Good to know the clip and grip can be fixed (I think the right panel is missing a tank as it moves a bit). What I am not seeing is the numbers on all the toggle parts (and I am not up to speed on correct terminology). Back part with the knob has the 8X. Part with the crest I don't see a number nor the very forward part. Are those two hidden? And here are the holster pictures Holster Flap.jpg Holster Outside.jpg Holster Back.jpg And I am impressed how easily the site loads up the photos. Bit of playing and waiting for my slow modem and it works great. And value of the gun by itself and the holster and is there any combined value greater than the sum of the two?

12-28-2012, 11:52 PM	#3
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Greg, 1911 DWMs were numbered commercial style, with concealed serial numbers. The number on the breech block (the front element of the three piece toggle train) is on it's left side. The middle toggle link (the part with the DWM logo) is numbered underneath in a recess. To find these numbers you will need to field strip the gun. Regards, Norm