Swiss Luger for collection

howardjia · 03-02-2018, 12:40 PM

Hello Everyone,

I want to purchase a Swiss Luger for collection purpose. Our local gun shop owner is from Switzerland and he has several kinds of Swiss Luger.

1. the 1900 which is very rare
2. 1906, first to third series
3. 1929er

I prefer the 1906 which is at the middle price range. Here I want to ask which 1906 model is worth buying?

Thanks!

Howard

HerrKaiser · 03-02-2018, 01:44 PM

If you enjoy the 1906 model then buy it. Just make sure everything matches and is legitimate. In the end, these antique firearms are worth as much as you are willing to pay for them. Me personally, Id buy the 1900 if given the opportunity and having the means to do so because I like the look of the dished toggles and their price is always going to command a premium price...and they arent getting any cheaper.

Mac Cat · 03-02-2018, 03:26 PM

As a small collector, I find the value in the markings - the chamber stamp, the toggle brand, and acceptance marks. To me, the calibre is not important, as I never shoot them. But, I do want them in 100% firing condition. Matching parts matter a lot and the overall finish.

Some people don't want to see any import marks (i.e. "GERMAN") and others don't care.

You chose - then show us !

mrerick · 03-02-2018, 04:47 PM

HI Howard, all things being equal, I'd buy the M1900 Luger.

Check out our FAQ document for more background. Follow the FAQ link.

howardjia · 03-02-2018, 05:27 PM

Thanks guys!!
I need to have a study before go down to the gun store.

Ron Wood · 03-02-2018, 06:29 PM

The Swiss Model 1900/06 was produced by DWM until WWI precluded further delivery. The Swiss began producing their own Model 1900/06 in 1918...these are distinguished by the Waffenfabrik Bern toggle marking and the distinctive checkered grips with the plain border. So you have two choices for a 1906 Swiss!
Ron

howardjia · 03-03-2018, 04:18 PM

I just saw a 1900 Swiss Luger in local store. It has BWM mark, Corss/Sunburst, s/n 3XXX, all parts matching number. But it has no number on the grip. Is it correct? The owner told me that Swiss Luger didn't have number on the grip.

tomaustin · 03-03-2018, 04:38 PM

is a SWILL a SWELL SWISS ??

howardjia · 03-03-2018, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomaustin

is a SWILL a SWELL SWISS ??

Sorry for the mis-typing...

tomaustin · 03-03-2018, 08:53 PM

personally, I think you created a new word.............

CptCurl · 06-24-2019, 11:42 AM

DWM also made some 1920s on the '06 pattern. So more yet to seek and collect!

Curl

Lugerdoc · 06-24-2019, 12:45 PM

The M1906 DWM Swiss came in both a Police and military models. As I recall SWILL is something that you feed to the pigs. TH

03-02-2018, 12:40 PM	#1
howardjia User Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 9 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Swiss Luger for collection Hello Everyone, I want to purchase a Swiss Luger for collection purpose. Our local gun shop owner is from Switzerland and he has several kinds of Swiss Luger. 1. the 1900 which is very rare 2. 1906, first to third series 3. 1929er I prefer the 1906 which is at the middle price range. Here I want to ask which 1906 model is worth buying? Thanks! Howard

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	HI Howard, all things being equal, I'd buy the M1900 Luger. Check out our FAQ document for more background. Follow the FAQ link. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	The Swiss Model 1900/06 was produced by DWM until WWI precluded further delivery. The Swiss began producing their own Model 1900/06 in 1918...these are distinguished by the Waffenfabrik Bern toggle marking and the distinctive checkered grips with the plain border. So you have two choices for a 1906 Swiss! Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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howardjia User Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 9 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just saw a 1900 Swiss Luger in local store. It has BWM mark, Corss/Sunburst, s/n 3XXX, all parts matching number. But it has no number on the grip. Is it correct? The owner told me that Swiss Luger didn't have number on the grip. Last edited by howardjia; 03-03-2018 at 05:56 PM.

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Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	The M1906 DWM Swiss came in both a Police and military models. As I recall SWILL is something that you feed to the pigs. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

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HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 848 Thanks: 784 Thanked 861 Times in 411 Posts	If you enjoy the 1906 model then buy it. Just make sure everything matches and is legitimate. In the end, these antique firearms are worth as much as you are willing to pay for them. Me personally, Id buy the 1900 if given the opportunity and having the means to do so because I like the look of the dished toggles and their price is always going to command a premium price...and they arent getting any cheaper.

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Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 727 Thanks: 2,091 Thanked 606 Times in 327 Posts	As a small collector, I find the value in the markings - the chamber stamp, the toggle brand, and acceptance marks. To me, the calibre is not important, as I never shoot them. But, I do want them in 100% firing condition. Matching parts matter a lot and the overall finish. Some people don't want to see any import marks (i.e. "GERMAN") and others don't care. You chose - then show us !

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howardjia User Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 9 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys!! I need to have a study before go down to the gun store.

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tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	is a SWILL a SWELL SWISS ??

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tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	personally, I think you created a new word.............

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CptCurl User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Botetourt County, Virginia Posts: 120 Thanks: 93 Thanked 140 Times in 46 Posts	DWM also made some 1920s on the '06 pattern. So more yet to seek and collect! Curl