1908 DWM First Issue . . . . help, please.

Luke · 07-04-2002, 08:00 AM

Just bought a 1908 First Military Issue which seems proper; proofs on LEFT side of receiver, military serial number (4 digits with suffix), and unit markings on front grip strap. Also, it has the hold-open retrofit with the appropriate proof underneath the pin, and the hold-open was numbered to match the gun. All numbers are located in the commercial positions.

Everything about the gun indicates that it is really an authentic, not messed with, Luger. In addition, I bought it from one of the most reputable of all the dealers with whom I have done business. [img]smile.gif[/img]

It has several parts without serial numbers:
Firing Pin
Safety Bar
Safety Lever
Extractor
Sear Bar
Grips

I have read somewhere that some parts on the First Military Issue were not numbered. Can anyone confirm this? Appreciate any help you can provide.

Thanks,
Luke

Lugerdoc · 07-04-2002, 09:38 AM

Luke, Your unnumbered parts sound correct to me, except the extractor should be numbered internally, since these were numbered in the commerical style. I hope that the mag that I sent, matches the condition of the pistol. Tom H.

Luke · 07-04-2002, 10:29 AM

Thanks for the information, Tom. [img]smile.gif[/img]

I checked the extractor and it is not numbered on the underside, just blank. [img]frown.gif[/img]

I was most concerned about the sear bar. It is the extended type which is appropriate for this gun, but it is unnumbered.

Would very much appreciate hearing from anyone with a 1908 DWM FMI regarding the extractor and/or sear bar.

Luke

Ron Wood · 07-04-2002, 02:00 PM

Luke,
My 1908 FMI is marked exactly as yours. To the best of my knowledge, the sear bar is not numbered until they started numbering in the military style (exposed numbers) in 1910. I do not know about the extractor since I am reluctant to drift out the pin to remove it unless there is a really urgent need to do so.

07-04-2002, 08:00 AM	#1
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	1908 DWM First Issue . . . . help, please. Just bought a 1908 First Military Issue which seems proper; proofs on LEFT side of receiver, military serial number (4 digits with suffix), and unit markings on front grip strap. Also, it has the hold-open retrofit with the appropriate proof underneath the pin, and the hold-open was numbered to match the gun. All numbers are located in the commercial positions. Everything about the gun indicates that it is really an authentic, not messed with, Luger. In addition, I bought it from one of the most reputable of all the dealers with whom I have done business. [img]smile.gif[/img] It has several parts without serial numbers: Firing Pin Safety Bar Safety Lever Extractor Sear Bar Grips I have read somewhere that some parts on the First Military Issue were not numbered. Can anyone confirm this? Appreciate any help you can provide. Thanks, Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

07-04-2002, 09:38 AM	#2
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Luke, Your unnumbered parts sound correct to me, except the extractor should be numbered internally, since these were numbered in the commerical style. I hope that the mag that I sent, matches the condition of the pistol. Tom H. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

07-04-2002, 10:29 AM	#3
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Thanks for the information, Tom. [img]smile.gif[/img] I checked the extractor and it is not numbered on the underside, just blank. [img]frown.gif[/img] I was most concerned about the sear bar. It is the extended type which is appropriate for this gun, but it is unnumbered. Would very much appreciate hearing from anyone with a 1908 DWM FMI regarding the extractor and/or sear bar. Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

07-04-2002, 02:00 PM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,986 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,088 Times in 1,674 Posts	Luke, My 1908 FMI is marked exactly as yours. To the best of my knowledge, the sear bar is not numbered until they started numbering in the military style (exposed numbers) in 1910. I do not know about the extractor since I am reluctant to drift out the pin to remove it unless there is a really urgent need to do so. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction