New to Forum, Hello! and questions

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Hello All,

First, let me say I am glad there is a forum such as this one where it seems there are many great sources of information. I look forward to getting to know u all.

a little story:
My father used to have a DWM luger. It was really beautiful and I remember it fondly from when I was a young boy. If I remember correctly it was 1916-1918 vintage. I have many fond memories of holding it, taking it apart to clean it, and shoot it with my Dad. I was always fascinated with its unique design...

Sadly, the pistol was stolen, along with many of our other guns, when I was 13. I have always missed that one pistol over all the others. I had hoped to inherit it one day.

Now that I am in my 30's and in a position financially to "replace" it I would certainly like to do so. The problem is I dont really know where to start- I know next to nothing about the history/value of these guns and I certainly dont want to get taken.

Ideally, I would like to find a DWM luger from a similar time frame. Could be newer-I'm trying not to be too picky but I'd like to find a matching numbers gun that is in good to very good condition.

In a nutshell, my hope is that one or more of the more knowledgeable among you might take me under their wing(s) and explain what to look for, maybe even where to look. Any information would really be appreciated.

Please forgive me if this post is in the wrong place, or I have somehow run afoul of the forum rules.

Thank you very much. I really hope to be able to hold another of these fantastic pistols again soon.

Respectfully,

Aaron