1917 DWM Luger reblued

rollin59 · 05-31-2012, 01:00 AM

Here is my first and only Luger...among a number of milsurp pistols WWII - Cold War eras.

I just wanted to try out a Luger without spending a fortune, and wanted a "shooter". Top end is all matching parts, bottom end is all matching, but top & bottom don't match. I got two MecGar mags for it.

It appeared to have been reblued then rarely, if ever fired. I have since corrected that situation. It's an OK gloss blue but they buffed the heck out of it because the 1917 is barely visible. The other marks are fairly sharp.

Holster is a reproduction from North Africa campaign. My dad served in North Africa in Army Air Corps cryptography unit 1943-end of war.

alanint · 05-31-2012, 01:35 AM

Nice shooter. The grips are also modern reproductions.

siegersallee · 05-31-2012, 08:58 AM

Doug,

I see a learning opportunity here

.
How can you tell the grips are modern reproductions?

Richard

sheepherder · 05-31-2012, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siegersallee

How can you tell the grips are modern reproductions?

One tipoff is the big gap/incorrect fit of the top front of the left grip (above the magazine cut). It should hug the frame relief.

alanint · 05-31-2012, 12:42 PM

Rich is right, that and the area around the safety is very sloppy.

The very sharp, pointed diamond tips on the chequering are also a giveaway. The grips must always show a corresponding patina to the balance of a pistol. Pristine metal with beat up grips or pristine grips with beat up, refinished metal will be an immediate red flag.

rhuff · 05-31-2012, 04:11 PM

Nice looking shooter. I will bet that you have a really good time shooting that luger. Thank you for showing it to us.

siegersallee · 06-03-2012, 12:29 PM

Thanks postino and alanint,

I think this kind of insight helps new collectors, like me.

Rollin59, nice pistol.

Richard

padredan · 06-03-2012, 01:12 PM

not sure what you may have paid for it, but nice looking shooter.

Douglas Jr. · 06-04-2012, 09:24 AM

The most important rule is: if you are happy, then everything is OK.
This pistol is a nice looking shooter, exactly what you were looking for. I bet you going to have a lot of attention with your "nazi pistol".

Regards,

Douglas.

05-31-2012, 01:00 AM	#1
rollin59 User Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 11 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	1917 DWM Luger reblued Here is my first and only Luger...among a number of milsurp pistols WWII - Cold War eras. I just wanted to try out a Luger without spending a fortune, and wanted a "shooter". Top end is all matching parts, bottom end is all matching, but top & bottom don't match. I got two MecGar mags for it. It appeared to have been reblued then rarely, if ever fired. I have since corrected that situation. It's an OK gloss blue but they buffed the heck out of it because the 1917 is barely visible. The other marks are fairly sharp. Holster is a reproduction from North Africa campaign. My dad served in North Africa in Army Air Corps cryptography unit 1943-end of war. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1917 DWM Luger

06-03-2012, 01:12 PM	#8
padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	not sure what you may have paid for it, but nice looking shooter. __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

05-31-2012, 01:35 AM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Nice shooter. The grips are also modern reproductions.

05-31-2012, 08:58 AM	#3
siegersallee User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 292 Thanks: 107 Thanked 57 Times in 34 Posts	Doug, I see a learning opportunity here . How can you tell the grips are modern reproductions? Richard

05-31-2012, 12:42 PM	#5
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Rich is right, that and the area around the safety is very sloppy. The very sharp, pointed diamond tips on the chequering are also a giveaway. The grips must always show a corresponding patina to the balance of a pistol. Pristine metal with beat up grips or pristine grips with beat up, refinished metal will be an immediate red flag.

05-31-2012, 04:11 PM	#6
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,290 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	Nice looking shooter. I will bet that you have a really good time shooting that luger. Thank you for showing it to us.

06-03-2012, 12:29 PM	#7
siegersallee User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 292 Thanks: 107 Thanked 57 Times in 34 Posts	Thanks postino and alanint, I think this kind of insight helps new collectors, like me. Rollin59, nice pistol. Richard

06-04-2012, 09:24 AM	#9
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	The most important rule is: if you are happy, then everything is OK. This pistol is a nice looking shooter, exactly what you were looking for. I bet you going to have a lot of attention with your "nazi pistol". Regards, Douglas.