New DWM 1911 Luger

mrerick · 12-29-2012, 11:53 AM

Hi,

Your pistol definitely has an ejector. It's visible on the right side of the receiver.

Are you talking about the lack of a hold open (visible inside on the top of the frame next to the magazine well)? Klaus addressed that above.

The unit marking was a WW-I and Weimar era (only) practice. Not done in WW-II.

Your pistol was never a commercial. It was military proofed. Closeups of these marks would be helpful. Front right of the receiver. Very early on, the parts number marking was done in the commercial style until the Germans standardized it.

As to shooting this pistol, I personally would never do it. You have a collectable pistol that is a rare and representative part of history. Breaking it would be tragic.

In the same light, be very conservative when cleaning it.

Never store it inside the holster. This leads to corrosion and finish damage.

I keep mine in silicone impregnated socks or "Bore Store" pouches. Helps repel moisture.

I think the combination with the holster adds to value of a historic rig.

Definitely consider having Gerald restore the magazine and Hugh look after your grip.

Other than that, just keep it properly lubricated and safely in storage so that it can be shared with future generations.

Marc

RC20 · 12-29-2012, 01:44 PM

Marc,

Sorry for the confusion, its been quite a roller coaster ride emotionally. I don't often go with gut feeling so buying this one without in depth research was unsettling and I am not being very lucid about how I am presenting things.

The question on the ejector was if its a numbered item and if its worth getting out to fine out? I don't want to screw it up of course. So leaving that alone.

If I can get the light I will try to get the proof pictures today. My wife has a better close up feature on her camera and that should help. I do see them ok but pretty faint and not sure how they will photograph.

Got it on the WWI ID.

The good news about Alaska is we have low humidity and it seems to have done fine in the holster but will separate them now.

Gerald and Hugh are on the list but am going to take a bit of time to settle out. Nervous about loosing things in shipping. I know I can insure it and FedEx it, but obviously can't replace the grips. Clip has no id numbers on it so assume that can be replaced in worst case. Once I settle down I will be ok.

I know most people would probably chuckle at what I have into this, but for us its a significant amount and to have made a mistake would be hard to deal with.

Shooting it is off the table for now and probably permanently the way my mind is settling out on that subject.

The only planned cleaning will be the barrel. Hoppes 9 to clean it ? Light gun oil and leave it at that?

The rest looks like its fine as is.

And again thank you. All the information and advice I can get is huge help in dealing this correctly.

RC20 · 12-29-2012, 07:19 PM

Bad overcast and wind let alone snow and winter so these are the best I can do for now.

Proof Marks II.jpg

I can get more pictures with outside light at some point but it will be a month or so before we have light that is not at a 20 degree angle

12-29-2012, 11:53 AM	#1
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,139 Times in 1,520 Posts	Hi, Your pistol definitely has an ejector. It's visible on the right side of the receiver. Are you talking about the lack of a hold open (visible inside on the top of the frame next to the magazine well)? Klaus addressed that above. The unit marking was a WW-I and Weimar era (only) practice. Not done in WW-II. Your pistol was never a commercial. It was military proofed. Closeups of these marks would be helpful. Front right of the receiver. Very early on, the parts number marking was done in the commercial style until the Germans standardized it. As to shooting this pistol, I personally would never do it. You have a collectable pistol that is a rare and representative part of history. Breaking it would be tragic. In the same light, be very conservative when cleaning it. Never store it inside the holster. This leads to corrosion and finish damage. I keep mine in silicone impregnated socks or "Bore Store" pouches. Helps repel moisture. I think the combination with the holster adds to value of a historic rig. Definitely consider having Gerald restore the magazine and Hugh look after your grip. Other than that, just keep it properly lubricated and safely in storage so that it can be shared with future generations. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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12-29-2012, 01:44 PM	#2
RC20 User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alaska Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Marc, Sorry for the confusion, its been quite a roller coaster ride emotionally. I don't often go with gut feeling so buying this one without in depth research was unsettling and I am not being very lucid about how I am presenting things. The question on the ejector was if its a numbered item and if its worth getting out to fine out? I don't want to screw it up of course. So leaving that alone. If I can get the light I will try to get the proof pictures today. My wife has a better close up feature on her camera and that should help. I do see them ok but pretty faint and not sure how they will photograph. Got it on the WWI ID. The good news about Alaska is we have low humidity and it seems to have done fine in the holster but will separate them now. Gerald and Hugh are on the list but am going to take a bit of time to settle out. Nervous about loosing things in shipping. I know I can insure it and FedEx it, but obviously can't replace the grips. Clip has no id numbers on it so assume that can be replaced in worst case. Once I settle down I will be ok. I know most people would probably chuckle at what I have into this, but for us its a significant amount and to have made a mistake would be hard to deal with. Shooting it is off the table for now and probably permanently the way my mind is settling out on that subject. The only planned cleaning will be the barrel. Hoppes 9 to clean it ? Light gun oil and leave it at that? The rest looks like its fine as is. And again thank you. All the information and advice I can get is huge help in dealing this correctly.

12-29-2012, 07:19 PM	#3
RC20 User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alaska Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Bad overcast and wind let alone snow and winter so these are the best I can do for now. Proof Marks II.jpg I can get more pictures with outside light at some point but it will be a month or so before we have light that is not at a 20 degree angle