New to the community - 1913 DWM

[RoyalTermite]

Well I picked up the pistol today. Very nice condition. All numbers matching including the grips. (magazine does not match) Some light wear on barrel end. Left grip is a little loose. The magazine is in good shape aside from the damaged wood base. Spring in the magazine is really strong. Much stronger than the 2 aftermarket mags I picked up.

The finish is not a high gloss. More a dull satin black. Bore and barrel in nice shape. Very clean and bright with crisp rifling.

I snapped some pics. Any input on the markings and proof marks welcome.

[ithacaartist]

Originally Posted by RoyalTermite

The finish is not a high gloss. More a dull satin black.

It appears to have been prepared for refinishing by bead or sand blasting. The color tones of the finish would also be explained by a refinish. The last pic in the first series gives another clue to the refinish, in that the toggle axle's retaining pin is no longer in the white.

It still looks great, however, so enjoy! Personally, I'd shoot it after changing out the firing pin, extractor, and ejector, to avoid breaking a numbered or original part. And if you send your grip scales to Hugh Clark for spiffing up, this pistol will be a real beauty.