1914 DWM Machining Changes

A.Mifsin · 03-06-2008, 03:45 AM

On page 36 in Jan C. Still book Central Powers Pistols, it is stated that "the 1914 DWM Luger had a change to the rear of the frame. The upper inner area of the frame above the lanyard was reinforced by maching less material away, which buttressed the impacted area."
I tried to compare two photos to see the difference in this machining, but I am afraid I can't see it, maybe I do not know what to look for. Has anybody any photos of this area before and after the change. Thank You All
Alf.

Dwight Gruber · 03-11-2008, 01:52 AM

Alf,

I don't have any direct comparison pictures, but see if these make sense to you.

--Dwight

John Sabato · 03-11-2008, 10:32 AM

Good photos Dwight... I think this difference is also pictured in Gerard Henrotin's e-book on the Luger Mechanical features if memory serves me correctly (no guarantees!).

A.Mifsin · 03-11-2008, 01:41 PM

Thank You very much Dwight for the photos, they are great help. And I was looking on the outside of the frame

Alf

03-06-2008, 03:45 AM	#1
A.Mifsin User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malta Posts: 570 Thanks: 74 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	1914 DWM Machining Changes On page 36 in Jan C. Still book Central Powers Pistols, it is stated that "the 1914 DWM Luger had a change to the rear of the frame. The upper inner area of the frame above the lanyard was reinforced by maching less material away, which buttressed the impacted area." I tried to compare two photos to see the difference in this machining, but I am afraid I can't see it, maybe I do not know what to look for. Has anybody any photos of this area before and after the change. Thank You All Alf. __________________ I prefer a Luger

03-11-2008, 10:32 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Good photos Dwight... I think this difference is also pictured in Gerard Henrotin's e-book on the Luger Mechanical features if memory serves me correctly (no guarantees!). __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

03-11-2008, 01:41 PM	#4
A.Mifsin User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malta Posts: 570 Thanks: 74 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Thank You very much Dwight for the photos, they are great help. And I was looking on the outside of the frame Alf __________________ I prefer a Luger

03-11-2008, 01:52 AM	#2
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	Alf, I don't have any direct comparison pictures, but see if these make sense to you. --Dwight