Luger Markings?

john3603 · 06-20-2008, 07:33 PM

Hopefully someone can give me some info. My grandfather had a luger that he got off a german solider in Switzerland. There is no grip safety and has the DWM mark. There is also a crown mark and a N stamp. Serial # is 4 digit in the 5000's.

Any info appreciated.

MFC · 06-21-2008, 01:53 AM

John,
From your short description... it's most likely an Alphabet DWM commercial, made from 1921 to 1928. It is most likely a 30 cal. Luger/ 7.65mm. There will be a cursif lower case letter below the serial# on the front of the frame and under the barrel. It is part of the serial#, ie... 5000i. Pictures would be needed to verify this.
Mike C.

Steinar · 06-22-2008, 06:44 AM

Tac; one possible answer - depositing stolen gold protecting it with his Luger. Gold later to become the property of the bank. Just a thought

06-20-2008, 07:33 PM	#1
john3603 New User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Luger Markings? Hopefully someone can give me some info. My grandfather had a luger that he got off a german solider in Switzerland. There is no grip safety and has the DWM mark. There is also a crown mark and a N stamp. Serial # is 4 digit in the 5000's. Any info appreciated.

06-21-2008, 01:53 AM	#2
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	John, From your short description... it's most likely an Alphabet DWM commercial, made from 1921 to 1928. It is most likely a 30 cal. Luger/ 7.65mm. There will be a cursif lower case letter below the serial# on the front of the frame and under the barrel. It is part of the serial#, ie... 5000i. Pictures would be needed to verify this. Mike C. __________________ Mike C.

06-22-2008, 06:44 AM	#3
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	Tac; one possible answer - depositing stolen gold protecting it with his Luger. Gold later to become the property of the bank. Just a thought __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane