Need help to identify

Norme · 10-14-2019, 08:56 PM

Hi Joshua,
Welcome to the forum! You have a 1915 dated DWM P08, the standard German side arm during the 1st World War (and much of the 2nd). It appears to be in excellent original condition.
Norm

Doubs · 10-15-2019, 01:58 AM

Welcome to the forum.

It is, indeed, an Imperial German Luger made for the military in 1915 by DWM (Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken). That translates to "German Arms and Munitions Manufacturer".

The quality of DWM Lugers in 1915 was top notch and you have a fine example of a WW1 Luger.

Does it have any markings on the front or rear grip strap? Some Lugers in 1915 were unit marked.

10-14-2019, 08:56 PM	#1
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 Joshua, Welcome to the forum! You have a 1915 dated DWM P08, the standard German side arm during the 1st World War (and much of the 2nd). It appears to be in excellent original condition. Norm

10-15-2019, 01:58 AM	#2
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,735 Thanks: 819 Thanked 1,767 Times in 584 Posts	Welcome to the forum. It is, indeed, an Imperial German Luger made for the military in 1915 by DWM (Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken). That translates to "German Arms and Munitions Manufacturer". The quality of DWM Lugers in 1915 was top notch and you have a fine example of a WW1 Luger. Does it have any markings on the front or rear grip strap? Some Lugers in 1915 were unit marked.