Curious DWM Luger with a Crown on the receiver from TURKEY

Ron Smith · 07-21-2011, 04:48 PM

Hello Evren,

I've seen a similar Luger. I believe that it was a discussion which took place some time ago , either on this forum, or Jan Still's forum.

I don't think the origin of the Crown on the chamber was ever discovered. Although I recall that it could have been done on a small run of Lugers intended for awards, or a private contract which was later sent to the Army. My memory on the subject is very faint, and I could be wrong.

I don't believe it is a Navy / Marine crown. The Navy crown has a cross within the crown itself and is of a different design. It is a military style Imperial Crown, so most likely Army connected.

I would love to find one like yours. It's very unique...

Ron

07-21-2011, 04:48 PM	#4
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hello Evren, I've seen a similar Luger. I believe that it was a discussion which took place some time ago , either on this forum, or Jan Still's forum. I don't think the origin of the Crown on the chamber was ever discovered. Although I recall that it could have been done on a small run of Lugers intended for awards, or a private contract which was later sent to the Army. My memory on the subject is very faint, and I could be wrong. I don't believe it is a Navy / Marine crown. The Navy crown has a cross within the crown itself and is of a different design. It is a military style Imperial Crown, so most likely Army connected. I would love to find one like yours. It's very unique... Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...