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Hi Dwight, I assume you are still collecting data on Commercial Luger's, if so here is the information on my 1906 AE:
Serial Number: 54777 Proof: Crown over lazy N (on side) Caliber: .30 Thumb Safety: Polished Extractor: LOADED Stamped: GERMANY Frame: Short Thumb Safety Area: Not Stamped |
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Serial Number 13225 Model 1900 Commercial DWM scroll on toggle No proof marks Wide grip safety Type 3 safety - raised with fluted end Type R take down lever - marked on round end Early type front sight No other markings or characteristics Caliber 7.65 Para About 80% blue with some strawing still present, bluing mostly gone with patina on front and rear grip straps. Worn dirty grips with no markings, left grip chipped around safety lever with small bit missing. |
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Didn't see this 1900 AE in your database; I acquired it this last Summer [2012]...
Serial - 13246 Model - AE Proof - no Swiss + - no Grip Safety - W Safety - 3 Takedown # - B Export mark - Germany Caliber - 30 Notes - 5, 6 on inside R grip; X, O inside L grip - both grips worn & oil soaked, may be original or period; finish worn/dulled to gray; numbers matching; mag base replaced; bore poor
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1906 (New Model):
*serial number 29248 *variation ...AE (American Eagle on chamber) ...c/BUG proofs on barrel *proof marks, left receiver ...no proof marks *Caliber .30 *Thumb safety polished *Extractor stamped LOADED *Stamped GERMANY *long frame * additional noteworthy characteristics? "172,28" stamped on bbl above serial number, but below c/BUG proofs bottom of rear grip strap tapped with small hole, presumably for some sort of rear stock to be attached broken/badly repaired grip safety bar Numbers match including grips but not mag Suspected early re-blue. but top of toggle axle retaining pin in the white
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Since we are adding lugers to the list heres my 1900 AE
SN - 8372 Model - AE Proof Marks - None Swiss + - No Thumb Safety type - Type 2 Grip Safety - narrow Takedown number location - Bottom Export mark - Germany on front of trigger guard Caliber - .30 Additional notes: *Barrel possibly been replaced (No serail number or markings) *Rear sight on rear toggle link has been changed out and a peep sight added. *Gun has been possibly re-blued at some point along the way *All numbers match (except the replaced barrel) Grips match to the gun with the SN "72" stamped on the inside *Magazine has a wood base with "Germany" stamped on the bottom *Scalloped toggle knobs |
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hi Dwight,
I am writing you from Argentina,South America. I own a commercial DWM Luger 9 mm ,in my understanding 1906 here you are the data for your database *Serial number 27931 *Variation Commercial (blank chamber) *proof marks, left receiver and barrel Crowns on receiver B over left side U over right side No mark on barrel *grip safety Wide W (extends full width of grip strap) Not matching *Thumb safety type Type 3, curved grooved *Where is the takedown lever numbered? Bottom edge B *Stamped GERMANY or not? NOT *Any additional noteworthy characteristics Gesichert/Geladen Takedown type III according your standard original matching barrel 4 ", I keep it but now is fitted with a 6" one Later I will add pics, lost my camera. best regards, Hernan PS: it shoots the hell of good! |
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dwight,when tryng to access the database it says link no valid,could you do something,
thanks, hernan |
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Good Evening,
I'm new to this forum, and I brought home my first Luger today. The purchase was completely coincidental - I found this gun in a Pawn Shop and purchased it right away after doing my home work. Here is what I got: DWM Commercial - 1908 (number block puts it in 1907?) *serial number: 45269 *proof marks on left receiver: crown over B, U - barrel is marked crown over B, U, G *Stamped GERMANY: No *Recoil spring well spur or straight: Not sure what that means - field stripped it today but not sure *c/X c/X c/X military proofs: No Military Proofs *Any additional noteworthy characteristics: (1) All matching serial numbers (excluding grips); Mag serial # on wood base is 630 a (2) No stock lug, no hold-open (3) Gun has aged well - I can take pictures if neede |
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I bought this DWM luger a while back and was told it was a 9mm. 9mm luger rounds did not fit, I believe I have a 7.65 parabellum (.30 luger). all parts match with the last 2 numbers of the 4 digit serial stamped on them.
On the bottom of the 3 AND 5/8 barrel I can see a crown over top of a N, under that is the serial number and directly under that is a cursive N. All parts match, the bottom half of the weapon was previously re-blued, but looks to be done only to certain areas that were previously corroded. top half of weapon is original. I have crappy pictures but will get better ones if needed. Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you |
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I do not know if this post could be useful to you or not, in case it isn't , don't even bother answering, but I only wanted to report that in my collection I've got three 1900 "commercial":
DWM AMERICAN EAGLE 1900 s/n 7234 (no GERMANY export mark) - cal. 7,65 Para DWM AMERICAN EAGLE 1900 s/n 14124 (with GERMANY export mark) - cal 7,65 Para DWM 1900 s/n 763 - (Swiss Cross in Sunburst) cal 7,65 Para Sergio
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Sergio,
Does the Swiss gun have commercial proofs (c/BUG) or Swiss Military proofs? --Dwight |
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Hi Dwight
Absolutely commercial proofs, it's a 1st Series, and first Variation (frame made for the low button magazine, and low button magazine). Sergio
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Sergio,
I believe that is the highest serial number that I can remember that still has an unrelieved frame. That is a very scarce variation and I would very much like to see some photos! Swiss Commercial Lugers are much less common than military pieces and one that early and still unmodified is a treasure.
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Hi Ron,
Actually I was "over enthusiastic" and had already posted several photos in my album, then I realized that many Moderators didn't have many photos of Lugers in their "albums" and I confess I felt a bit ridiculous so I deleted mine. Anyway I enclose a couple of snaps, I'll take a few more if necessary; this is one of my best Lugers, the only problem is the magazine that although it has got a low button, it's a "military" one. Regards Sergio
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Sorry I posted one wrong photo (of my "dutch")
Here you are the other side of the 1900 Swiss Commmercial Cross in the Sunburst.
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That is a beautiful gun! I wish I had known you sooner. I sold a Commercial flat button magazine last year. My Swiss #109 is military so I didn't need the magazine. Sorry
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Yes, it is a shame, it's quite difficult to find a flat button commercial magazine, and they are quite expensive.
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I just downloded your data base and noticed I have a few numbers not on it, including a couple old type frames. If you would like them please PM me your USPS address and I'll mail them to you. I also have a lot of old hard copy lists from World of Luger and Simpson, though I notice your key says dealers lists have been included.
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American Eagle s/n 36040 7,65 no proofs short frame loaded blank safety Germany Picked this one up at a garage sale. $50 Last edited by Cleveland4V; 12-14-2013 at 06:40 PM. |
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Here is DWM just got only has a serial number and marked DWM any idea what it is or value ser no 6055 also has an old western style holster cleaning rods 9mm and stock Horse gunner |
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