Luger identification

Doubs · 10-28-2021, 08:19 PM

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It appears that you have an alphabet commercial Luger made between 1921 and 1929 by DWM and it's likely in .30 caliber (7.65mm). There is a letter below the four digit number that is part of the serial number but I can't make it out. The letter will give a clue as to the year it was made.

When commercial production serial numbers reached 92000, they went to a four digit serial number and a letter. It is commonly thought that the first alphabet commercial Luger was serial number 2000 i. That may or may not be correct. Once production reached 10000 i, they went to 1 k ~ 10000 k then 1 l etc. The alphabet commercials are the most common Lugers encountered. I wouldn't shoot yours until the locking bolt has been replaced. They are well made and great shooters so get it repaired and enjoy it.

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10-28-2021, 08:19 PM	#3
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,743 Thanks: 828 Thanked 1,793 Times in 591 Posts	Welcome to the forum. It appears that you have an alphabet commercial Luger made between 1921 and 1929 by DWM and it's likely in .30 caliber (7.65mm). There is a letter below the four digit number that is part of the serial number but I can't make it out. The letter will give a clue as to the year it was made. When commercial production serial numbers reached 92000, they went to a four digit serial number and a letter. It is commonly thought that the first alphabet commercial Luger was serial number 2000 i. That may or may not be correct. Once production reached 10000 i, they went to 1 k ~ 10000 k then 1 l etc. The alphabet commercials are the most common Lugers encountered. I wouldn't shoot yours until the locking bolt has been replaced. They are well made and great shooters so get it repaired and enjoy it.