1929 DWM Navy (large pic files)

[Jack Lawman]

Here are better pics and a description of the luger I had previously posted about. Feel free tp point out any inaccuracies:

Here a 1929 DWM Reichsmarine (Navy) Luger. In 1929, DWM was producing Lugers with undated chambers (these lugers are often referred to as â??DWM SNEAKSâ?�â?¦ the â??sneakâ?� referring to the fact that the undated lugers were an attempt to deceive the allies about current luger production). These 1929 DWMâ??s were serialized in the military pattern, but they were proofed commercially. The smaller parts (takedown lever/sideplate) numbers were placed in â??hiddenâ?� locations.

Most of the 1929 DWMâ??s were sold commercially or supplied to the German police forces. A very small number (under 2,000) of these lugers were purchased by the Reichsmarine (the post WWI German Navy). The M/Anchor/N.280 markings on the rear gripstrap indicate that this example was issued to the North Sea Fleet, weapon number 280. Weimar Navy guns are rarely encountered, most being reworked Imperial era lugers. This luger is not a rework, it is a new production DWM that was delivered to the Weimar Navy. This luger would be the centerpiece of many Navy collections.