1911 DWM Luger GSWAP

Alan1 · 07-16-2021, 10:07 AM

An amazing coincidence.
I was talking to a near neighbour of mine (Piet) about my Artillery Luger just acquired and he came out with the story of his 1911 Luger.
I told him that I also had a 1911 Luger packed away.
After looking at it, he convinced me to share it here too as it's origin seems to be close to his.
It is a 1911 P08 from DWM with serial number 9915 with what looks like the letter "e" below the number
Matching number throughout including magazine.
Apparently issued to the German South West African Police (GSWAP) according to the markings on the back strap - LP 383
I am still fairly new to this forum and collecting and do not have any story, or further information on this Luger. I am however, fascinated and researching/learning as fast as I can.
I can post photos if anyone is interested.

George Anderson · 07-16-2021, 11:27 AM

The "LP" stamping is a German Southwest Africa police marking for the Landespolizei. I have one brought to the US by a South African immigrant. It's a very rare and sought after Luger.

sheepherder · 07-16-2021, 12:17 PM

Pictures of the GSWAP Luger, please!

Piet · 07-16-2021, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepherder

Pictures of the GSWAP Luger, please!

Only 17 numbers away from my LP366 and possibly 284 numbers apart in the factory (9915e to 199f)

Alan1 · 07-16-2021, 01:53 PM

Photos attached as requested.
If you need more detail just let me know.

Neil Young · 07-16-2021, 01:58 PM

Beautiful Luger. Thanks for showing.

Norme · 07-16-2021, 03:17 PM

George Anderson is correct, you have a very rare pistol.
Norm

Mac Cat · 07-16-2021, 03:34 PM

... and your photos are pretty good, too !

George Anderson · 07-16-2021, 03:48 PM

Mine is 9772e, marked LP370.

Piet · 07-16-2021, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Anderson

Mine is 9772e, marked LP370.

Pretty close!
To think that these three were together in Namibia more than 100 years ago! We should consider a reunion.

Stu · 07-16-2021, 05:51 PM

Impressive.

George Anderson · 07-16-2021, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piet

Pretty close!
To think that these three were together in Namibia more than 100 years ago! We should consider a reunion.

It'll have to be in Virginia 'cause I'm not going to South Africa.

Piet · 07-17-2021, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by George Anderson

It'll have to be in Virginia 'cause I'm not going to South Africa.

Too bad.. I just acquired a few rib eye steaks with compliments from the mall -- we could have had a good braai!

07-16-2021, 10:07 AM	#1
Alan1 User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Bela-Bela, South Africa Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 38 Times in 7 Posts	1911 DWM Luger GSWAP An amazing coincidence. I was talking to a near neighbour of mine (Piet) about my Artillery Luger just acquired and he came out with the story of his 1911 Luger. I told him that I also had a 1911 Luger packed away. After looking at it, he convinced me to share it here too as it's origin seems to be close to his. It is a 1911 P08 from DWM with serial number 9915 with what looks like the letter "e" below the number Matching number throughout including magazine. Apparently issued to the German South West African Police (GSWAP) according to the markings on the back strap - LP 383 I am still fairly new to this forum and collecting and do not have any story, or further information on this Luger. I am however, fascinated and researching/learning as fast as I can. I can post photos if anyone is interested.

07-16-2021, 12:17 PM	#3
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,181 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,438 Times in 2,327 Posts	Pictures of the GSWAP Luger, please! __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

07-16-2021, 01:53 PM	#5
Alan1 User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Bela-Bela, South Africa Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 38 Times in 7 Posts	1911 DWM Luger GSWAP Photos attached as requested. If you need more detail just let me know. Attached Thumbnails

07-16-2021, 01:58 PM	#6
Neil Young Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scottsboro, Alabama Posts: 540 Thanks: 546 Thanked 438 Times in 165 Posts	Beautiful Luger. Thanks for showing. __________________ Neil The hurrier I go the behinder I get. Sometimes it takes me all day to get nothing done.

07-16-2021, 11:27 AM	#2
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,769 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	The "LP" stamping is a German Southwest Africa police marking for the Landespolizei. I have one brought to the US by a South African immigrant. It's a very rare and sought after Luger.

07-16-2021, 03:17 PM	#7
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	George Anderson is correct, you have a very rare pistol. Norm

07-16-2021, 03:34 PM	#8
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 670 Thanks: 2,009 Thanked 542 Times in 292 Posts	... and your photos are pretty good, too !

07-16-2021, 03:48 PM	#9
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,769 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Mine is 9772e, marked LP370.

07-16-2021, 05:51 PM	#11
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 451 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Impressive.