knowledgeable help I.D. P08

Doubs · 07-22-2002, 02:25 PM

Jim, you have a typical DWM Commercial Luger as indicated by the five digit (no suffix letter) serial number. The C/N proof marks you describe are also typical of a Commercial pistol. Further, the last two digits of the serial number should appear on the underside of the take-down lever and the side plate. It's possibly pre-war (WW1) but I'm not at home and the serial number would place it close one way or the other. The Commercial pieces are extremely well made and it should be a fine shooter. If it has 90% or better original finish remaining, it's worth a fair penny as well.

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07-22-2002, 02:25 PM	#2
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,736 Thanks: 819 Thanked 1,769 Times in 586 Posts	Jim, you have a typical DWM Commercial Luger as indicated by the five digit (no suffix letter) serial number. The C/N proof marks you describe are also typical of a Commercial pistol. Further, the last two digits of the serial number should appear on the underside of the take-down lever and the side plate. It's possibly pre-war (WW1) but I'm not at home and the serial number would place it close one way or the other. The Commercial pieces are extremely well made and it should be a fine shooter. If it has 90% or better original finish remaining, it's worth a fair penny as well.