1917 DWM Navy Luger I Have

Norme · 05-01-2011, 06:54 PM

Hi Rich, When this gun was made it was on safe with the lever raised (like the photo of a gun with an un-altered safety). Apparently it was found that the gun could slip out of safe when inserted in a holster. Most of the early guns were recalled and had their safeties reversed.
As to whether this mixed gun would be safe to shoot, the seller has apparently shot it and lived to tell the tale. Regards, Norm

sheepherder · 05-01-2011, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Norme

As to whether this mixed gun would be safe to shoot, the seller has apparently shot it and lived to tell the tale.

I was thinking more along the lines of the takedown lever being in a different position...Or was the difference in frame length *ahead* of the takedown lever??? It's hard (for me) to tell from the pics...I've never seen an early 1906 up close...

Norme · 05-01-2011, 07:47 PM

Hi Rich, The long frame is 1mm longer than the short frame ahead of the take-down lever. I think you can see the difference in these two photos (long frame first). Regards, Norm