where do I go to learn more?

vicg1 · 03-16-2004, 09:14 PM

This site is great, but I can't find answers to what are probably very basic questions...

I have one marked "42" I know that's a Mauser. It has a 1940 date code and it came with Army capture papers so that one is no great mystery...

2 others are 30cal and are "DWM". One with a very low SN and marked GERMANY. Serial number on frame only, with lug on butt.

Another with only a frame serial number in the 82000 range and the last 2 digits of the SN on the back of the toggle... no other serial numbers, with lug on butt.

Were DWM guns all commercial? Any place that lists SN ranges? Which books would you recommend?

John D. · 03-16-2004, 09:23 PM

Hi Vic..!!

The best place to go from here is to buy books. I can recommend quite a few. For what you are describing - I would suggest Mr. Still 3 Volumes (Imperial Lugers, Weimar Era and Third Reich Lugers). They are very very good, and heavily illustrated. As well - Lugers at Random (Charles Kenyon), The Luger Pistol (Datig)...

Hmm - I can keep going..?? How much money of yours can I spend??!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

Seriously - books are an excellent source of information, and I think you'll refer to them often - I know I do.....

Best to you!

Edward Tinker · 03-16-2004, 10:23 PM

Vic, buying books will never be a bad thing.

Do a search on this forum and pick words you are interested in;
click here
http://forums.lugerforum.com/cgi-bin...earch_forum=13

put in a word or even assorted words and you can read about other questions on guns like yours. Also, copious pictures can make many more comments on your treasures, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

And welcome to the forum!
Ed

03-16-2004, 09:14 PM	#1
vicg1 User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	where do I go to learn more? This site is great, but I can't find answers to what are probably very basic questions... I have one marked "42" I know that's a Mauser. It has a 1940 date code and it came with Army capture papers so that one is no great mystery... 2 others are 30cal and are "DWM". One with a very low SN and marked GERMANY. Serial number on frame only, with lug on butt. Another with only a frame serial number in the 82000 range and the last 2 digits of the SN on the back of the toggle... no other serial numbers, with lug on butt. Were DWM guns all commercial? Any place that lists SN ranges? Which books would you recommend? __________________ IT'S A NEW MILLENNIUM... www.tommy15.com

03-16-2004, 10:23 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	Vic, buying books will never be a bad thing. Do a search on this forum and pick words you are interested in; click here http://forums.lugerforum.com/cgi-bin...earch_forum=13 put in a word or even assorted words and you can read about other questions on guns like yours. Also, copious pictures can make many more comments on your treasures, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> And welcome to the forum! Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

03-16-2004, 09:23 PM	#2
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 477 Thanked 514 Times in 128 Posts	Hi Vic..!! The best place to go from here is to buy books. I can recommend quite a few. For what you are describing - I would suggest Mr. Still 3 Volumes (Imperial Lugers, Weimar Era and Third Reich Lugers). They are very very good, and heavily illustrated. As well - Lugers at Random (Charles Kenyon), The Luger Pistol (Datig)... Hmm - I can keep going..?? How much money of yours can I spend??!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> Seriously - books are an excellent source of information, and I think you'll refer to them often - I know I do..... Best to you!