1918 Dwm

DaveL · 09-10-2007, 10:19 AM

Thanks guys for the great info and the quick response!

I guess I'm still a little confused. Jerry, in answer to my question "When was it made"? you said: "1918 dates of manufacture were placed over the chamber". Does that mean this pistol was made in 1918? I don't see any other markings around the chamber other than the 1918 date that I thought was a model designation.
Thanks for the heads up on Mec Gar magazines. Considering that it's been reblued, I'll probably go with aftermarket parts.
Don M, The caliber designation on the bottom of the barrel is interesting. I've never heard of the caliber being measured from land to land. Thank you, it's good to know for sure it's a 9mm.
A few more questions if you guys don't mind.
1)Anyone know if the mags GunParts are selling, with the plastic bottoms, are any good?
2)What do the proof or inspectors marks on the right side tell you?
3)Do these pistols shoot lead bullets good or should I stick with FMJ's?
4)Considering that it has been reblued and will have aftermarket grips and mag, what is the ballpark value? I'm not going to sell it, I'm looking forward to shooting and admiring it for sometime to come. I'm just interested in how much equity I gained for my collection. I know I "stole it" at $100 but the FFL holder I bought it from considered it a "parts gun" and I gave him what he was asking for it.
I love to visit little backroom gun shops in the back country here in Vermont. You just never know what you will walk out with. I bought a trapdoor Springfield a few years ago from the same guy that has Universal Studios stamped in big bold letters on the barrel for $100. Kind of ruined the collectors value but I thought it was an interesting piece.
TIA
Dave L

09-10-2007, 10:19 AM	#5
DaveL User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 22 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys for the great info and the quick response! I guess I'm still a little confused. Jerry, in answer to my question "When was it made"? you said: "1918 dates of manufacture were placed over the chamber". Does that mean this pistol was made in 1918? I don't see any other markings around the chamber other than the 1918 date that I thought was a model designation. Thanks for the heads up on Mec Gar magazines. Considering that it's been reblued, I'll probably go with aftermarket parts. Don M, The caliber designation on the bottom of the barrel is interesting. I've never heard of the caliber being measured from land to land. Thank you, it's good to know for sure it's a 9mm. A few more questions if you guys don't mind. 1)Anyone know if the mags GunParts are selling, with the plastic bottoms, are any good? 2)What do the proof or inspectors marks on the right side tell you? 3)Do these pistols shoot lead bullets good or should I stick with FMJ's? 4)Considering that it has been reblued and will have aftermarket grips and mag, what is the ballpark value? I'm not going to sell it, I'm looking forward to shooting and admiring it for sometime to come. I'm just interested in how much equity I gained for my collection. I know I "stole it" at $100 but the FFL holder I bought it from considered it a "parts gun" and I gave him what he was asking for it. I love to visit little backroom gun shops in the back country here in Vermont. You just never know what you will walk out with. I bought a trapdoor Springfield a few years ago from the same guy that has Universal Studios stamped in big bold letters on the barrel for $100. Kind of ruined the collectors value but I thought it was an interesting piece. TIA Dave L