WW1 lugers used in WW2...

Norme · 08-25-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ieyres

I’m not sure if this can be answered with absolute 100% accuracy, I guess the only way to be sure that some were not re proofed / stamped would be to have a guaranteed vet bring back with rock solid provenance that didn’t have a mark.

Any thoughts ?

Thanks in advance

Hi Iain, I don't think a WW1 Luger would be re-marked during the Third Reich unless it had been worked on in some way. I have a DWM 1st Issue, that I posted a while back on the other forum (see link), that definitely saw service in both wars and was not re-marked. Regards, Norm

http://luger.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=21723

ieyres · 08-25-2011, 05:47 PM

Thanks for the quick replies, I’ve just brought a 1916 DMW that was taken from a German soldier by a 1st British airborne soldier at Arnhem. All matching numbers (except the 2 wooden based mags & the firing pin assy which has been removed at some point over the years) All the usual DWM / imperial proof marks (but non nazi, hence the question)

It’s in a quite worn but sound condition (as is the holster) so its seen some use.

It’s been deactivated to UK standards  which is a necessary evil over here.

Just in the process of giving it all a good look over to see what stories it can tell.

The Vet’s still alive & has been well quoted in the local papers over the years, so his memories are recorded for future generations, which is pretty cool.

08-25-2011, 05:47 PM	#2
ieyres User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for the quick replies, I’ve just brought a 1916 DMW that was taken from a German soldier by a 1st British airborne soldier at Arnhem. All matching numbers (except the 2 wooden based mags & the firing pin assy which has been removed at some point over the years) All the usual DWM / imperial proof marks (but non nazi, hence the question) It’s in a quite worn but sound condition (as is the holster) so its seen some use. It’s been deactivated to UK standards  which is a necessary evil over here. Just in the process of giving it all a good look over to see what stories it can tell. The Vet’s still alive & has been well quoted in the local papers over the years, so his memories are recorded for future generations, which is pretty cool.