First Issue DWM Military P 08

DonVoigt · 01-17-2018, 08:35 PM

An early and very nice condition DWM P 08 from 1908-9; before they were marked with a year date. Serial 7268, matching except grips and magazine.

A real survivor; must have been "stolen" early in its life.

Now the earliest military luger in my collection; sure wish this one could tell its story.

Did not receive the hold open modification, and no unit markings.
Shows the beautiful fit and finish , inside and out, of those un-hurried years before WWI.

Note the "gamma" final inspection in the frame well, similar to commercial pistols of the same era.

Norme · 01-17-2018, 09:15 PM

Nice looking gun Don, since it hasn't been retrofitted with a hold-open it should still have it's original 5mm 100meter front sight blade. As you know, only the Bavarian and Württemburg issued guns missed out on the upgrades.
Regards, Norm

DonVoigt · 01-17-2018, 09:46 PM

Thanks Norm, I'd forgotten the sight "secret"; just measured it and it measure 4.80mm.

Yes, likely a Bavarian or Wuerttemburger luger, or just one that got missed.

hayhugh · 01-18-2018, 06:13 AM

"gamma" - ?

DonVoigt · 01-18-2018, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hayhugh

"gamma" - ?

The mark that looks kind of like a "Y", but script.

01-17-2018, 08:35 PM	#1
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,678 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	First Issue DWM Military P 08 An early and very nice condition DWM P 08 from 1908-9; before they were marked with a year date. Serial 7268, matching except grips and magazine. A real survivor; must have been "stolen" early in its life. Now the earliest military luger in my collection; sure wish this one could tell its story. Did not receive the hold open modification, and no unit markings. Shows the beautiful fit and finish , inside and out, of those un-hurried years before WWI. Note the "gamma" final inspection in the frame well, similar to commercial pistols of the same era. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

01-17-2018, 09:46 PM	#3
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,678 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	Thanks Norm, I'd forgotten the sight "secret"; just measured it and it measure 4.80mm. Yes, likely a Bavarian or Wuerttemburger luger, or just one that got missed. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

01-17-2018, 09:15 PM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,415 Thanks: 225 Thanked 2,594 Times in 931 Posts	Nice looking gun Don, since it hasn't been retrofitted with a hold-open it should still have it's original 5mm 100meter front sight blade. As you know, only the Bavarian and Württemburg issued guns missed out on the upgrades. Regards, Norm

01-18-2018, 06:13 AM	#4
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 885 Thanks: 851 Thanked 508 Times in 271 Posts	"gamma" - ?