1908 Miitary Model

walkcubsgb · 01-21-2017, 01:13 PM

Just bought this DWM 1908 Military Luger. All numbers match including the magazine. Serial number 406A with 1913 stamped on the toggle. I figure manufactured early 1913. Only damaged I found is one one of the grips.

It looks good with the 1940 Code 42 I just picked up.

Geo99 · 01-22-2017, 01:30 AM

A very nice looking 1913 Luger, I have never seen such a deep date stamp on a WWI Luger.

I hesitate to tell you this because you didn't ask for any opinions, but it looks like the extractor and takedown lever have been re-numbered.

Could you post pics of the numbers under the barrel and on the front of the frame?
What does the bottom of the magazine look like?

- Geo

walkcubsgb · 01-22-2017, 05:52 AM

Geo

I added the photos you requested. I seen no evidence that this Luger was ever refinished.

Since yesterday I thought this Luger was defective until I researched the Luger Catalog. This model was manufactured after the factory decided to NOT keep the toggle open after the last spent cartridge. According to the catalog the factory wanted to speed up production. Also, it was never modified to add this feature even when the German government told the factory to do so. Like the book stated, WWI complicated things so all Lugers made in 1913 were NOT sent back to the factory for modification. There is no proof stamp on this pistol showing the modification was done.

I don't know if this forum keep a list of these Lugers.

Geo99 · 01-22-2017, 10:05 PM

Thank you for the extra photos. I agree this gun appears to have original finish, and it's in top condition. Nice matching mag adds considerable value to this early 1913 Luger.

Actually this gun was manufactured before the DWM factory started regularly installing the hold open spring on new guns (the later ones all have it). And you are correct - it was never added, so this is a more scarce example without the hold open.

I was not suggesting you gun was re-blued. What I was referring to is the font of the "2" on the extractor looks funny to me. It has a big curly loop at the top of the 2, but it should really match the other small "2" stamps on the gun. I've never seen one with a big loop like that - or is it just that picture makes it look funny - or maybe it's just my eyes?

Also the '2" on the takedown is buggered up. But I suppose it could have been made in a hurry on a Friday night right before bier uhr!

01-21-2017, 01:13 PM	#1
walkcubsgb User Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 16 Thanks: 1 Thanked 23 Times in 7 Posts	1908 Miitary Model Just bought this DWM 1908 Military Luger. All numbers match including the magazine. Serial number 406A with 1913 stamped on the toggle. I figure manufactured early 1913. Only damaged I found is one one of the grips. It looks good with the 1940 Code 42 I just picked up. Attached Thumbnails

01-22-2017, 01:30 AM	#2
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 398 Thanks: 102 Thanked 125 Times in 74 Posts	A very nice looking 1913 Luger, I have never seen such a deep date stamp on a WWI Luger. I hesitate to tell you this because you didn't ask for any opinions, but it looks like the extractor and takedown lever have been re-numbered. Could you post pics of the numbers under the barrel and on the front of the frame? What does the bottom of the magazine look like? - Geo __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers

01-22-2017, 05:52 AM	#3
walkcubsgb User Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 16 Thanks: 1 Thanked 23 Times in 7 Posts	New Pic Geo I added the photos you requested. I seen no evidence that this Luger was ever refinished. Since yesterday I thought this Luger was defective until I researched the Luger Catalog. This model was manufactured after the factory decided to NOT keep the toggle open after the last spent cartridge. According to the catalog the factory wanted to speed up production. Also, it was never modified to add this feature even when the German government told the factory to do so. Like the book stated, WWI complicated things so all Lugers made in 1913 were NOT sent back to the factory for modification. There is no proof stamp on this pistol showing the modification was done. I don't know if this forum keep a list of these Lugers. Attached Thumbnails

01-22-2017, 10:05 PM	#4
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 398 Thanks: 102 Thanked 125 Times in 74 Posts	Thank you for the extra photos. I agree this gun appears to have original finish, and it's in top condition. Nice matching mag adds considerable value to this early 1913 Luger. Actually this gun was manufactured before the DWM factory started regularly installing the hold open spring on new guns (the later ones all have it). And you are correct - it was never added, so this is a more scarce example without the hold open. I was not suggesting you gun was re-blued. What I was referring to is the font of the "2" on the extractor looks funny to me. It has a big curly loop at the top of the 2, but it should really match the other small "2" stamps on the gun. I've never seen one with a big loop like that - or is it just that picture makes it look funny - or maybe it's just my eyes? Also the '2" on the takedown is buggered up. But I suppose it could have been made in a hurry on a Friday night right before bier uhr! Attached Images __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers