Trying to identify Luger

nevadacoz · 05-16-2008, 04:51 PM

I just purchased a Luger pistol at a yard sale today and really dont know much about them. It is serial number XX24. All of the numbers match. It is marked 1920 and directly below that 1921. It has a DWM scroll. When the safety is activated the word GESICHERT is exposed. The wood grip panels are in nice shape other than a tiny round impression. The blueing is about 90% other than the trigger which is worn more. The magazine appears to be stainless and has numbers on the wooden part at bottom but they are worn and I cant tell if they match the other numbers. I'm curous about age, value, and specif model number if applicable. Many thanks.

Edward Tinker · 05-16-2008, 05:00 PM

Coz, welcome to the forum. Give us a bit more (serial number to include suffix letter, proofs on the right). Yard sale, dang, wish i'd been there first.

DWM, manufacturer
1920 is a property stamping, not the year
1921 when it was made

Has a sear safety, so it went into police work at some point (see little bar on left of gun). It also has the remnants of a magazine safety (see little rectangle "repair" on left side where one was at one time)

Any markings on the front grip strap?

Ed

nevadacoz · 05-16-2008, 05:07 PM

No markings on the grip strap. Also, no suffix to serial number - just the 4 digits. On the right side of the slide, just behind where the barrel conects is 3 small round marks but even with a magnifieing glass they just look like little flowers. Other than that, I have described all markings in previous post.

nevadacoz · 05-16-2008, 05:15 PM

I found one more mark - one the bottom of the barrel it has the serial number and below that, the numbers 883.

whcoyote · 05-30-2008, 10:20 PM

Nevadacoz:
The number 883 is actuall 8,83 if you look closely. That is the measurement (in millimeters) of the bore diameter when the pistol was manufactured. The little "flowers" on the right side of the receiver are actually Doves. They are the Weimar Acceptance Stamps - I think. Ed is the expert on these, and I'm sure he will help you out on this.
Bob

05-16-2008, 04:51 PM	#1
nevadacoz New User Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Eastern Nevada Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Trying to identify Luger I just purchased a Luger pistol at a yard sale today and really dont know much about them. It is serial number XX24. All of the numbers match. It is marked 1920 and directly below that 1921. It has a DWM scroll. When the safety is activated the word GESICHERT is exposed. The wood grip panels are in nice shape other than a tiny round impression. The blueing is about 90% other than the trigger which is worn more. The magazine appears to be stainless and has numbers on the wooden part at bottom but they are worn and I cant tell if they match the other numbers. I'm curous about age, value, and specif model number if applicable. Many thanks. Attached Thumbnails

05-16-2008, 05:00 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,063 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	Coz, welcome to the forum. Give us a bit more (serial number to include suffix letter, proofs on the right). Yard sale, dang, wish i'd been there first. DWM, manufacturer 1920 is a property stamping, not the year 1921 when it was made Has a sear safety, so it went into police work at some point (see little bar on left of gun). It also has the remnants of a magazine safety (see little rectangle "repair" on left side where one was at one time) Any markings on the front grip strap? Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

05-16-2008, 05:07 PM	#3
nevadacoz New User Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Eastern Nevada Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No markings on the grip strap. Also, no suffix to serial number - just the 4 digits. On the right side of the slide, just behind where the barrel conects is 3 small round marks but even with a magnifieing glass they just look like little flowers. Other than that, I have described all markings in previous post.

05-16-2008, 05:15 PM	#4
nevadacoz New User Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Eastern Nevada Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I found one more mark - one the bottom of the barrel it has the serial number and below that, the numbers 883.

05-30-2008, 10:20 PM	#5
whcoyote User Join Date: May 2008 Location: SW Virginia Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Nevadacoz: The number 883 is actuall 8,83 if you look closely. That is the measurement (in millimeters) of the bore diameter when the pistol was manufactured. The little "flowers" on the right side of the receiver are actually Doves. They are the Weimar Acceptance Stamps - I think. Ed is the expert on these, and I'm sure he will help you out on this. Bob