New Member, New P08

macnjam · 08-26-2009, 03:33 PM

All, I have wanted to have a Luger for some time, and finally took the plunge last weekend.

I have, what I understand to be, a 1920 commercial. 9MM, and with original barrel based on s/n which matches frame. It has a "DVM scroll" and no chamber markings. It is a re-blue. S/N is 27XX and from examining parts appears to be all matching except for the magazine which is unnumbered. S/N is under the bore and on front of frame, and it has a "N" Proof on left side of frame and the word "GERMANY" on right. Bore is excellent.

It's a nice shooter and what I wanted.

I'd like to know when it was made, 1920's from ww1 parts? THANKS

Sorry only 1 pic at this time:
http://web.me.com/macnjam/Site/P08.html

Edward Tinker · 08-26-2009, 04:35 PM

Joe, welcome to the forum.

it is best to post pictures directly here on the forum and not on an outside site.

You appear to have a 1920's commericial made by DWM. Can't help you with approx dating without a serial number and suffix. The designation 1920 commericial has kinda been replaced by Alphabet Luger, unless it is a rework.

It can be a WW1 that was sold on the commericial market or most likely a new made.

The magazine is a post war repro...

ed

macnjam · 08-28-2009, 01:10 PM

Thanks & understood re: pict. The s/n is 4 digit, 27XX, with a mark centered underneath which could be a "n".

What was interesting is the recoil spring guide had a broken stud so I had to get a new one from numerich. Otherwise it was in very good shape for a 80+ year old gun.

Ice · 08-28-2009, 03:29 PM

Welcome to the forum. I'm glad that you got the spring guide replaced. Your Luger looks like a fine shooter; hope you really enjoy it.

Charlie

macnjam · 09-11-2009, 09:29 AM

All, thanks. If the S/N is "27XX n" what (approximate) year is it.

Upon examination it has a "earlier" firing pin with no grooves for lubrication and does not have the ~1916 modification to allow the safety to be engaged when uncocked.

Thanks All (And Ed, I just bought your book on ebay from you

Joe

Lugerdoc · 09-11-2009, 11:41 AM

Joe, If new matching about 1923 production, I would expect it to have the reliever (sear) trigger bar. The pre1916 type might be appropriate for a rework of a WW1 PO8. TH

macnjam · 09-11-2009, 12:20 PM

Thanks. I cannot engage the safety when it is uncocked, and it is all matching.

Is there way to check the sear visually? - Joe

08-26-2009, 03:33 PM	#1
macnjam User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Member, New P08 All, I have wanted to have a Luger for some time, and finally took the plunge last weekend. I have, what I understand to be, a 1920 commercial. 9MM, and with original barrel based on s/n which matches frame. It has a "DVM scroll" and no chamber markings. It is a re-blue. S/N is 27XX and from examining parts appears to be all matching except for the magazine which is unnumbered. S/N is under the bore and on front of frame, and it has a "N" Proof on left side of frame and the word "GERMANY" on right. Bore is excellent. It's a nice shooter and what I wanted. I'd like to know when it was made, 1920's from ww1 parts? THANKS Sorry only 1 pic at this time: http://web.me.com/macnjam/Site/P08.html

08-26-2009, 04:35 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Joe, welcome to the forum. it is best to post pictures directly here on the forum and not on an outside site. You appear to have a 1920's commericial made by DWM. Can't help you with approx dating without a serial number and suffix. The designation 1920 commericial has kinda been replaced by Alphabet Luger, unless it is a rework. It can be a WW1 that was sold on the commericial market or most likely a new made. The magazine is a post war repro... 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

09-11-2009, 11:41 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	Joe, If new matching about 1923 production, I would expect it to have the reliever (sear) trigger bar. The pre1916 type might be appropriate for a rework of a WW1 PO8. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

08-28-2009, 01:10 PM	#3
macnjam User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks & understood re: pict. The s/n is 4 digit, 27XX, with a mark centered underneath which could be a "n". What was interesting is the recoil spring guide had a broken stud so I had to get a new one from numerich. Otherwise it was in very good shape for a 80+ year old gun.

08-28-2009, 03:29 PM	#4
Ice User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 552 Thanks: 13 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts	Welcome to the forum. I'm glad that you got the spring guide replaced. Your Luger looks like a fine shooter; hope you really enjoy it. Charlie

09-11-2009, 09:29 AM	#5
macnjam User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	All, thanks. If the S/N is "27XX n" what (approximate) year is it. Upon examination it has a "earlier" firing pin with no grooves for lubrication and does not have the ~1916 modification to allow the safety to be engaged when uncocked. Thanks All (And Ed, I just bought your book on ebay from you Joe

09-11-2009, 12:20 PM	#7
macnjam User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks. I cannot engage the safety when it is uncocked, and it is all matching. Is there way to check the sear visually? - Joe