WW1 9mm Ammo?

Bob in OH · 03-23-2004, 08:32 PM

As I looked at a luger collection today, one mag actually had vintage ammo in the mag/holster. While some was headstamped 40 which I believe is WWII, there was one rd that appeared to be 1917 dated and DWM made. I thought this was pretty neat but perhaps there is lots of Great War Ammo around? Please advise on how uncommon this ammo is and thanks...Bob

Dwight Gruber · 03-23-2004, 09:17 PM

Bob,

See the articles elsewhere in these Fora about catridge overall length and, if possible, measure the pertinent dimensions.

--Dwight

Vlim · 03-26-2004, 10:36 AM

Hi Bob,

This is indeed a 1917-produced DWM Karlsruhe cartridge. I've got one of it's relatives sitting on a shelf right behind me

03-23-2004, 08:32 PM	#1
Bob in OH User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NE OH Posts: 129 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	WW1 9mm Ammo? As I looked at a luger collection today, one mag actually had vintage ammo in the mag/holster. While some was headstamped 40 which I believe is WWII, there was one rd that appeared to be 1917 dated and DWM made. I thought this was pretty neat but perhaps there is lots of Great War Ammo around? Please advise on how uncommon this ammo is and thanks...Bob

03-23-2004, 09:17 PM	#2
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Bob, See the articles elsewhere in these Fora about catridge overall length and, if possible, measure the pertinent dimensions. --Dwight

03-26-2004, 10:36 AM	#3
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi Bob, This is indeed a 1917-produced DWM Karlsruhe cartridge. I've got one of it's relatives sitting on a shelf right behind me