1906 luger? commercial?

Kevon206 · 03-17-2009, 08:47 PM

I recently purchased a 9mm Luger which I think is a 1906 but I don't know if its commercial or military. It has a five digit serial number 589XX and does not say GERMANY. It has the "GESICHERT" marked saftey and N with crown. Other than that there isn't any other distinguishing marks, the DWM isn't colored in and has the 'checkered' grips.

Mike B · 03-17-2009, 08:59 PM

Kevon,
Without pictures, kinda tough, but sounds like you have a 1906 commercial. These were made for commercial sales in Europe and not intended for export, so there will be no GERMANY stamp. It compares in specs to the 1906 American Eagle, but lacked appeal because of the absence of any chamber markings. There were approximately 4000 manufactured. However if your has a stock lug, you have a very rare Luger. BTW, the white DWM is always a personal add-on.

Mike

Kevon206 · 03-17-2009, 09:49 PM

Thanks. It doesnt have a stock lug and from what youve said and what ive read I think its a commercial, ill try and get some pics up by tonight.

Lugerdoc · 03-18-2009, 08:05 AM

In the serial range mentioned, it could also be a M1908 commerical, if without grip safety. TH

Kevon206 · 03-19-2009, 04:39 AM

Ya, it doesn't have the grip safety. Im not really a collector and want to trade for a more practical gun and wanted to get some opinions on 1908 commercial for a Sig p229, worth it? Not worth it?

Lugerdoc · 03-19-2009, 09:13 AM

Even if not in 90+% condition, some one should take you up on that offer. TH

03-17-2009, 08:47 PM	#1
Kevon206 User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1906 luger? commercial? I recently purchased a 9mm Luger which I think is a 1906 but I don't know if its commercial or military. It has a five digit serial number 589XX and does not say GERMANY. It has the "GESICHERT" marked saftey and N with crown. Other than that there isn't any other distinguishing marks, the DWM isn't colored in and has the 'checkered' grips.

03-18-2009, 08:05 AM	#4
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	In the serial range mentioned, it could also be a M1908 commerical, if without grip safety. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

03-19-2009, 09:13 AM	#6
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Even if not in 90+% condition, some one should take you up on that offer. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

03-17-2009, 08:59 PM	#2
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	Kevon, Without pictures, kinda tough, but sounds like you have a 1906 commercial. These were made for commercial sales in Europe and not intended for export, so there will be no GERMANY stamp. It compares in specs to the 1906 American Eagle, but lacked appeal because of the absence of any chamber markings. There were approximately 4000 manufactured. However if your has a stock lug, you have a very rare Luger. BTW, the white DWM is always a personal add-on. Mike

03-17-2009, 09:49 PM	#3
Kevon206 User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks. It doesnt have a stock lug and from what youve said and what ive read I think its a commercial, ill try and get some pics up by tonight.

03-19-2009, 04:39 AM	#5
Kevon206 User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ya, it doesn't have the grip safety. Im not really a collector and want to trade for a more practical gun and wanted to get some opinions on 1908 commercial for a Sig p229, worth it? Not worth it?