Need help identifying Luger

severedchevy · 03-25-2013, 08:03 AM

Any information I could get on this Luger would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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alanint · 03-25-2013, 08:08 AM

You have a DWM "Alphabet" commercial pistol with a mismatched military magazine that is close in serial number, (but with no suffix). The finish appears to be original althoyugh a closer look at the grips would be in order, (they look recheckered or are replacements).

wlyon · 03-25-2013, 08:47 AM

Your mag. is for a Krieghoff and quite valuable. Bill

Lugerdoc · 03-25-2013, 08:53 AM

The correct mag for this commerical DWM would be one with a tin plated tube and an unmarked wood bottom. TH

Norme · 03-25-2013, 08:53 AM

Hi Randy, Welcome to the forum! As Bill has noted, the magazine is a Krieghoff, it's probably worth as much as the gun.
Regards, Norm

severedchevy · 03-25-2013, 10:41 AM

Thanks for the help. Any estimation on the value of this luger and the mag?

severedchevy · 03-25-2013, 10:51 AM

Also would any of you happen to know what year it was manufactured?

Norme · 03-25-2013, 02:09 PM

Hi Randy, The gun is a Commercial produced for export by DWM in the 1920's. Someone who collects these (I don't) could help you out with the exact year. It's value is as a "shooter" and we would need to know the condition of the bore and the caliber, 9mm or .30. If a common lead pencil slips easily down the bore, then it's 9mm.
The Kreighoff magazine was made in 1937 and is highly sought after. It's value too, would depend on condition, and we would need to see more photos.
The value, very roughly, is $450.00 to $750.00 each. I hope this helps.
Regards, Norm

lugersrkewl · 03-25-2013, 06:14 PM

1924 is the production year thanks for sharing

severedchevy · 03-26-2013, 07:33 AM

Thanks for all the information! Its greatly appreciated!!!

03-25-2013, 08:03 AM	#1
severedchevy New User Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need help identifying Luger Any information I could get on this Luger would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

03-25-2013, 08:47 AM	#3
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,656 Thanks: 3,212 Thanked 2,620 Times in 972 Posts	Your mag. is for a Krieghoff and quite valuable. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

03-25-2013, 08:53 AM	#4
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	The correct mag for this commerical DWM would be one with a tin plated tube and an unmarked wood bottom. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

03-25-2013, 08:08 AM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	You have a DWM "Alphabet" commercial pistol with a mismatched military magazine that is close in serial number, (but with no suffix). The finish appears to be original althoyugh a closer look at the grips would be in order, (they look recheckered or are replacements).

03-25-2013, 08:53 AM	#5
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Randy, Welcome to the forum! As Bill has noted, the magazine is a Krieghoff, it's probably worth as much as the gun. Regards, Norm

03-25-2013, 10:41 AM	#6
severedchevy New User Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the help. Any estimation on the value of this luger and the mag?

03-25-2013, 10:51 AM	#7
severedchevy New User Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Also would any of you happen to know what year it was manufactured?

03-25-2013, 02:09 PM	#8
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Randy, The gun is a Commercial produced for export by DWM in the 1920's. Someone who collects these (I don't) could help you out with the exact year. It's value is as a "shooter" and we would need to know the condition of the bore and the caliber, 9mm or .30. If a common lead pencil slips easily down the bore, then it's 9mm. The Kreighoff magazine was made in 1937 and is highly sought after. It's value too, would depend on condition, and we would need to see more photos. The value, very roughly, is $450.00 to $750.00 each. I hope this helps. Regards, Norm

03-25-2013, 06:14 PM	#9
lugersrkewl Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ussr Posts: 425 Thanks: 198 Thanked 75 Times in 58 Posts	1924 is the production year thanks for sharing

03-26-2013, 07:33 AM	#10
severedchevy New User Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all the information! Its greatly appreciated!!!