New Luger owner comments and curiosity

sandman1915 · 09-06-2005, 09:59 PM

Hello from Texas,

I just came into a pistol from a family member. I have been studying a little on the forum, great info, and I'm ready to dive into my first post.

After looking around for info I have determined so far that it is a 1915 DWM, proofmarked for the military. (three crowned icons and an eagle).
It is all matching number, short bbl, lanyard ring, stock lug, wood grips. and wood plug mags that don't match numbers.

The serial number is low 300s with an h suffix placing it in I figure about the 80 thousand range.

It has the hold open device. It locks back on an empty mag but will not unlock on a full mag. Is this normal? It functions properly if I release the toggle before inserting the new mag. I am used to browning style autos that will close on a new mag with a slight pull to the rear.

In the member gallery is a 1916 pistol with the text that 1916 was the first year that the safety would allow operation of the toggle while engaged. This 1915 pistol will allow operation of the toggle while the safety is engaged. All numbers match on the safety and sear, etc. I suppose the 80 thousand range on it could indicate late production in the year and the transition could have already been in progress before the start of 1916.

Whaddayathink ?

That's probably quite enough for a first post.

Sandman

09-06-2005, 09:59 PM	#1
sandman1915 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Luger owner comments and curiosity Hello from Texas, I just came into a pistol from a family member. I have been studying a little on the forum, great info, and I'm ready to dive into my first post. After looking around for info I have determined so far that it is a 1915 DWM, proofmarked for the military. (three crowned icons and an eagle). It is all matching number, short bbl, lanyard ring, stock lug, wood grips. and wood plug mags that don't match numbers. The serial number is low 300s with an h suffix placing it in I figure about the 80 thousand range. It has the hold open device. It locks back on an empty mag but will not unlock on a full mag. Is this normal? It functions properly if I release the toggle before inserting the new mag. I am used to browning style autos that will close on a new mag with a slight pull to the rear. In the member gallery is a 1916 pistol with the text that 1916 was the first year that the safety would allow operation of the toggle while engaged. This 1915 pistol will allow operation of the toggle while the safety is engaged. All numbers match on the safety and sear, etc. I suppose the 80 thousand range on it could indicate late production in the year and the transition could have already been in progress before the start of 1916. Whaddayathink ? That's probably quite enough for a first post. Sandman