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01-17-2018, 08:35 PM | #1 |
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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.
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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.
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01-17-2018, 09:46 PM | #3 |
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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.
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"gamma" - ?
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