1920 DWM 9mm History and Value

mrerick · 07-28-2010, 11:07 AM

Hi, I'm new at this, so this is subject to correction...

Looks like you have a "17" numbered side plate that has been arsenal rework matched. What is the proof just in front of the "4" on the side plate? If it's an imperial proof (crown over a gothic letter) it's probably an Erfurt part.

I'm not sure, but it looks like there may be a Crown/M proof on the left side of the receiver just to the left of the first "4" in the serial number. That would have made this a WW-I or earlier Navy gun originally if it's authentic; reworked after WW-I by Simson. I believe that the"1920" rework stamp was put on these reworks at that time. The sear safety would have also been put on at the time of the rework or later.

The refinishing will make collectors cringe because Police reworks are reasonably scarce, and Navy guns are very scarce.

It's out of focus, but on the police magazine base, what number is under the stick eagle?

Marc

07-28-2010, 11:07 AM	#4
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,139 Times in 1,520 Posts	Hi, I'm new at this, so this is subject to correction... Looks like you have a "17" numbered side plate that has been arsenal rework matched. What is the proof just in front of the "4" on the side plate? If it's an imperial proof (crown over a gothic letter) it's probably an Erfurt part. I'm not sure, but it looks like there may be a Crown/M proof on the left side of the receiver just to the left of the first "4" in the serial number. That would have made this a WW-I or earlier Navy gun originally if it's authentic; reworked after WW-I by Simson. I believe that the"1920" rework stamp was put on these reworks at that time. The sear safety would have also been put on at the time of the rework or later. The refinishing will make collectors cringe because Police reworks are reasonably scarce, and Navy guns are very scarce. It's out of focus, but on the police magazine base, what number is under the stick eagle? Marc