DWM, 1917, Police

Blind Hog · 12-15-2010, 03:43 PM

Have not had much to write about lately, so here goes. For me, it's been quite a dry spell acquiring another Luger for the collection. Well, took care of that at a show this past weekend.

DWM, 1917 dated, serial number 8947c, barrel guage 8.83, matching except for magazine. Has sear safety and magazine safety is removed. Front grip strap Police marked P.V.M.54. This is my second P.V.M. marked pistol, the other is a 7.65 Ortgies.

Came with a holster, loading tool and spare magazine. Although none of these items are correct to the era of police use. Holster is E.K.St. (Erhardt & Kirsten I believe) WaA101 1940. Belt loops replaced, and on flap stamped...gott mit uns deutschland 1944. Also from the four holes on back, this is perhaps one of the Norwegian holsters modified to accept US GI hanger?

I found that it is interesting that the breechblock/front toggle pin is marked 0.05m/m. Indicating an oversize replacement?

pitsword · 12-15-2010, 06:01 PM

Nice, very nice.

wlyon · 12-15-2010, 07:40 PM

Francis
Nice looking WW1 luger. Congratulations. Bill

John Sabato · 12-16-2010, 09:29 AM

You are correct that the marked parts are oversize replacements. Likely an arsenal rework... Nice pistol!

AndrewC · 12-16-2010, 02:03 PM

Francis, Nice pistol ! I have a 1917 DWM police ser. # 2677e . The date above the chamber on mine was removed, I am wondering if yours was also ? I was at a show also this past weekend, nice find ! Cheers, Andrew

nukem556 · 12-16-2010, 08:12 PM

Did ya find it at the fairgrounds show? I saw a VoPo s/42 for 750.00 , but it was import stamped to death on the frame flat

Blind Hog · 12-17-2010, 03:06 AM

Andrew, the chamber is dated 1917.

nuke, yes it is from the fairgrounds show.

12-15-2010, 03:43 PM	#1
Blind Hog User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina & North Carolina, Cape Hatteras, Outer Banks--Live on a sandbar, 30 miles out in ocean. Posts: 37 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	DWM, 1917, Police Have not had much to write about lately, so here goes. For me, it's been quite a dry spell acquiring another Luger for the collection. Well, took care of that at a show this past weekend. DWM, 1917 dated, serial number 8947c, barrel guage 8.83, matching except for magazine. Has sear safety and magazine safety is removed. Front grip strap Police marked P.V.M.54. This is my second P.V.M. marked pistol, the other is a 7.65 Ortgies. Came with a holster, loading tool and spare magazine. Although none of these items are correct to the era of police use. Holster is E.K.St. (Erhardt & Kirsten I believe) WaA101 1940. Belt loops replaced, and on flap stamped...gott mit uns deutschland 1944. Also from the four holes on back, this is perhaps one of the Norwegian holsters modified to accept US GI hanger? I found that it is interesting that the breechblock/front toggle pin is marked 0.05m/m. Indicating an oversize replacement? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Francis Blind Hog aka: VIS35 "Even a Blind Hog sometimes finds an acorn"

12-15-2010, 07:40 PM	#3
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,635 Thanks: 3,174 Thanked 2,556 Times in 954 Posts	Francis Nice looking WW1 luger. Congratulations. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

12-16-2010, 09:29 AM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	You are correct that the marked parts are oversize replacements. Likely an arsenal rework... Nice pistol! __________________ 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..."*

12-17-2010, 03:06 AM	#7
Blind Hog User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina & North Carolina, Cape Hatteras, Outer Banks--Live on a sandbar, 30 miles out in ocean. Posts: 37 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Andrew, the chamber is dated 1917. nuke, yes it is from the fairgrounds show. __________________ Francis Blind Hog aka: VIS35 "Even a Blind Hog sometimes finds an acorn"

12-15-2010, 06:01 PM	#2
pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 459 Thanks: 3,964 Thanked 103 Times in 83 Posts	Nice, very nice.

12-16-2010, 02:03 PM	#5
AndrewC User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 35 Thanks: 37 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Francis, Nice pistol ! I have a 1917 DWM police ser. # 2677e . The date above the chamber on mine was removed, I am wondering if yours was also ? I was at a show also this past weekend, nice find ! Cheers, Andrew

12-16-2010, 08:12 PM	#6
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	Did ya find it at the fairgrounds show? I saw a VoPo s/42 for 750.00 , but it was import stamped to death on the frame flat