Help with Identifing Markings 1914 P08

mrerick · 09-20-2012, 05:27 PM

Hi Sam, and welcome to the forum.

You've got a very nice collectable 1914 DWM Luger. s/n 7623b. In general don't worry about disclosing the s/n. It helps those that maintain lists of known Lugers. In the future that is about the only think that will protect collectors by helping determine provenance and prior ownership.

Another Luger very close to your's in the "b" block has Crown/S Crown/G Crown/S ( C/S C/G C/S) acceptance proofs, which I believe is what's on your pistol's receiver. The eagle symbol is the imperial acceptance proof.

You'll get the best photos by using a tripod, the camera's closeup setting; shutting off the flash and using the self timer to prevent camera shake. Take the pictures on a dull grey or black background using shaded natural sunlight. The finish issues in the early photos are from reflection of the flash and over exposure.

Do you have a matching or period magazine for this pistol? Post some pictures of the holster and it's markings.

Any specific questions about your Luger?

Marc

09-20-2012, 05:27 PM	#15
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	Hi Sam, and welcome to the forum. You've got a very nice collectable 1914 DWM Luger. s/n 7623b. In general don't worry about disclosing the s/n. It helps those that maintain lists of known Lugers. In the future that is about the only think that will protect collectors by helping determine provenance and prior ownership. Another Luger very close to your's in the "b" block has Crown/S Crown/G Crown/S ( C/S C/G C/S) acceptance proofs, which I believe is what's on your pistol's receiver. The eagle symbol is the imperial acceptance proof. You'll get the best photos by using a tripod, the camera's closeup setting; shutting off the flash and using the self timer to prevent camera shake. Take the pictures on a dull grey or black background using shaded natural sunlight. The finish issues in the early photos are from reflection of the flash and over exposure. Do you have a matching or period magazine for this pistol? Post some pictures of the holster and it's markings. Any specific questions about your Luger? Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.