Swiss Luger ID Help

Kiwi · 04-03-2024, 11:05 AM

harrisonhud, click on the FAQ along the top bar to get a wealth of info on Lugers.

Clearly marked DMW on the top
Does not have the Swiss cross on the top
Does not have the grip safety that Swiss Lugers have

The Trigger Sideplate is not numbered on the top indicating Commercial not military
Military would be 9mm, most Commercial 7.65mm (.30 Luger)

A closer look at the photo shows corrosion, ergo "rough shape"
If the bore has rust or pitting it may not be woth much at all.

Patrick Sweeney · 04-03-2024, 11:34 AM

As a long-time gunsmith, the advice "clean it all he wants to" almost makes me cringe.

I've seen "cleaning" and it can be ugly.

so, if he does want to clean it, the advice is simple" by hand, using 0000 steel wool, and lots of oil as a lubricant while scrubbing.

Gets the rust off and preserves what original finish is left, if he's not too heavy-handed.

Soapbox off.

harrisonhud · 04-03-2024, 01:14 PM

I apologize for the mis-identification gentlemen, and thank you sincerely for your guidance!

04-03-2024, 11:05 AM	#1
Kiwi User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wrong side of the Delaware river Posts: 320 Thanks: 229 Thanked 456 Times in 180 Posts	harrisonhud, click on the FAQ along the top bar to get a wealth of info on Lugers. Clearly marked DMW on the top Does not have the Swiss cross on the top Does not have the grip safety that Swiss Lugers have The Trigger Sideplate is not numbered on the top indicating Commercial not military Military would be 9mm, most Commercial 7.65mm (.30 Luger) A closer look at the photo shows corrosion, ergo "rough shape" If the bore has rust or pitting it may not be woth much at all.

04-03-2024, 11:34 AM	#2
Patrick Sweeney User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 56 Times in 27 Posts	As a long-time gunsmith, the advice "clean it all he wants to" almost makes me cringe. I've seen "cleaning" and it can be ugly. so, if he does want to clean it, the advice is simple" by hand, using 0000 steel wool, and lots of oil as a lubricant while scrubbing. Gets the rust off and preserves what original finish is left, if he's not too heavy-handed. Soapbox off.

04-03-2024, 01:14 PM	#3
harrisonhud New User Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 2 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I apologize for the mis-identification gentlemen, and thank you sincerely for your guidance!