Requesting Help to Identify/Verify an Old Luger

BergThornson · 08-06-2023, 02:57 PM

Hello and Greetings!

I have recently purchased, what's presumed to be, a old reelect.

From what information I could find, on this website and others, I have gathered that this Luger is a 1900/1901 DWM Commercial Luger (7.65mm/4.75" barrel) with all matching serial numbers (#14262).
Definitely has some use to it but still has the bluing and the original grips.
The only markings it has;
-DWM on the top of the Toggle
-Matching Serial numbers (See attached Photos)
-A set of Factory Marks? on the bottom of the chamber (See attached)
-Number "4" stamped inside the lower assembly, below where the chamber would sit, forward of the trigger.

I was able to disassemble it and give her a good cleaning. (Storage dust and rust is extremely noticeable) And was able to give the wooden grips a good cleaning/wood protectant. Firing pin and toggle action is still good/working condition and but judging on the rust/dust, I'm sure hasn't been shot in quite some time.

The History on this Pistol is seen, but unfortunately, the seller only knew that it has been sitting in a closet in a shoe box for X amount of years.

Personally, its driving me nuts not knowing what this pistol has seen/been through and I'm desperately trying to find all the information that I can. Where it started in Karlsruhe, Germany and how it ended up in Northern Montana.

As a World War History buff, I couldn't pass up on this Luger. (Not accounting the fact that I have been wanting one since I was a kid.) Hence why I joined this website and respectfully reaching out for assistance in properly identifying this piece of history.

And before anyone assumes or ask, as money is nice to have. I am more looking for information and the known history of this Luger (Or what can be pieced together). But knowing the value of it wouldn't be ignored.

I would eventually like to have it placed in a shadowbox/display it with the known history.

So any assistance would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

-Garry
USN/EN1

08-06-2023, 02:57 PM	#1
BergThornson User Join Date: Aug 2023 Posts: 5 Thanks: 8 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Requesting Help to Identify/Verify an Old Luger Hello and Greetings! I have recently purchased, what's presumed to be, a old reelect. From what information I could find, on this website and others, I have gathered that this Luger is a 1900/1901 DWM Commercial Luger (7.65mm/4.75" barrel) with all matching serial numbers (#14262). Definitely has some use to it but still has the bluing and the original grips. The only markings it has; -DWM on the top of the Toggle -Matching Serial numbers (See attached Photos) -A set of Factory Marks? on the bottom of the chamber (See attached) -Number "4" stamped inside the lower assembly, below where the chamber would sit, forward of the trigger. I was able to disassemble it and give her a good cleaning. (Storage dust and rust is extremely noticeable) And was able to give the wooden grips a good cleaning/wood protectant. Firing pin and toggle action is still good/working condition and but judging on the rust/dust, I'm sure hasn't been shot in quite some time. The History on this Pistol is seen, but unfortunately, the seller only knew that it has been sitting in a closet in a shoe box for X amount of years. Personally, its driving me nuts not knowing what this pistol has seen/been through and I'm desperately trying to find all the information that I can. Where it started in Karlsruhe, Germany and how it ended up in Northern Montana. As a World War History buff, I couldn't pass up on this Luger. (Not accounting the fact that I have been wanting one since I was a kid.) Hence why I joined this website and respectfully reaching out for assistance in properly identifying this piece of history. And before anyone assumes or ask, as money is nice to have. I am more looking for information and the known history of this Luger (Or what can be pieced together). But knowing the value of it wouldn't be ignored. I would eventually like to have it placed in a shadowbox/display it with the known history. So any assistance would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! -Garry USN/EN1 Attached Thumbnails