Curious about date of manufacture

RockinWR · 06-15-2004, 06:54 PM

Rob,
* Sounds like you have an Alphabet/DWM/Commercial Luger(aka-'20 commercial). What is giving me cause for not stating this more emphatically is the suffix letter block you are reporting. Alpha DWM's started in the "i" suffix block. If your suffix is a lower case script "n" (or something later than "i"), we have an ID to pursue for a DoMfg. Check the Tech. Info under suffix for examples. Those little suffix letters can be confusing even to the well versed.
* The .30 cal. & the "Germany" marking indicates this pistol was assembled for export. Likely during the mid '20's.
* The "C/N" are the German commercial power proof marks. S/N's you have listed appear to be marked in the Commercial style. Cheeck that receiver "873" to see if a "6" isn't present as well. Or is this a typo?
* Trust this helps so far. If no camera, can you scan this pistol and post the .jpg's??
Respectfully,
Bob

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06-15-2004, 06:54 PM	#6
RockinWR User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: D/FW, Tx Posts: 279 Thanks: 109 Thanked 31 Times in 16 Posts	Rob, * Sounds like you have an Alphabet/DWM/Commercial Luger(aka-'20 commercial). What is giving me cause for not stating this more emphatically is the suffix letter block you are reporting. Alpha DWM's started in the "i" suffix block. If your suffix is a lower case script "n" (or something later than "i"), we have an ID to pursue for a DoMfg. Check the Tech. Info under suffix for examples. Those little suffix letters can be confusing even to the well versed. * The .30 cal. & the "Germany" marking indicates this pistol was assembled for export. Likely during the mid '20's. * The "C/N" are the German commercial power proof marks. S/N's you have listed appear to be marked in the Commercial style. Cheeck that receiver "873" to see if a "6" isn't present as well. Or is this a typo? * Trust this helps so far. If no camera, can you scan this pistol and post the .jpg's?? Respectfully, Bob