Looking for help and information

Parrisjr · 01-01-2014, 05:49 PM

Hi,

New to Lugers but not guns. Trying to understand what this is, what year model, a value and if it is anything to consider buying.

It is not mine and someone I know has it and they also know nothing about it.

I have included what pictures I have gotten so far.

sheepherder · 01-01-2014, 05:56 PM

Is there a date above the chamber? The pistol looks buffed...

DWM with regimental markings...or maybe police???

George Anderson · 01-01-2014, 06:11 PM

It's a 1908 first military model and as such it is not dated. The marking on the grip strap, "54.R.11.2." indicates Infantry Regiment 54, 11th Company, weapon number 2.
The pistol would have been made in 1909. The pistol appears to be well worn but with original finish.

lugerholsterrepair · 01-01-2014, 06:12 PM

There will be no date..it's a 1908 the proofs are on the left side of the receiver. Dang it! George got the jump on me..Just goes to show ya. he's faster AND smarter!

Patronen · 01-01-2014, 07:08 PM

It looks like it has had the holdopen retrofitted. Also looks like it's had a sear change.

lugerholsterrepair · 01-01-2014, 07:18 PM

The aluminum magazine shown with it is incorrect for the era of the pistol. Should be wood.
Value..it's actually quite difficult to arrive at without opening it up for an inspection of the interior parts, condition, numbers etc. Also one would want to take a look at the inside of the grips. The unit mark makes it desirable..the fact that it''s a 08-09 is good..condition it's in is a pretty big hit..If I were offered this pistol I would feel comfortable offering $700. Some guys will say more but it's pretty marginal for me.

01-01-2014, 05:49 PM	#1
Parrisjr New User Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looking for help and information Hi, New to Lugers but not guns. Trying to understand what this is, what year model, a value and if it is anything to consider buying. It is not mine and someone I know has it and they also know nothing about it. I have included what pictures I have gotten so far. Attached Thumbnails

01-01-2014, 05:56 PM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	Is there a date above the chamber? The pistol looks buffed... DWM with regimental markings...or maybe police??? __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

01-01-2014, 06:12 PM	#4
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,763 Thanks: 4,865 Thanked 3,105 Times in 1,429 Posts	There will be no date..it's a 1908 the proofs are on the left side of the receiver. Dang it! George got the jump on me..Just goes to show ya. he's faster AND smarter! __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

01-01-2014, 07:08 PM	#5
Patronen User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 312 Thanks: 335 Thanked 93 Times in 70 Posts	It looks like it has had the holdopen retrofitted. Also looks like it's had a sear change. __________________ Dave

01-01-2014, 07:18 PM	#6
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,763 Thanks: 4,865 Thanked 3,105 Times in 1,429 Posts	The aluminum magazine shown with it is incorrect for the era of the pistol. Should be wood. Value..it's actually quite difficult to arrive at without opening it up for an inspection of the interior parts, condition, numbers etc. Also one would want to take a look at the inside of the grips. The unit mark makes it desirable..the fact that it''s a 08-09 is good..condition it's in is a pretty big hit..If I were offered this pistol I would feel comfortable offering $700. Some guys will say more but it's pretty marginal for me. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

01-01-2014, 06:11 PM	#3
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	It's a 1908 first military model and as such it is not dated. The marking on the grip strap, "54.R.11.2." indicates Infantry Regiment 54, 11th Company, weapon number 2. The pistol would have been made in 1909. The pistol appears to be well worn but with original finish.