7.D.18 Unit Luger # 2787 Dated 1915

Diver6106 · 09-22-2014, 01:00 AM

I bought this P-08 missing the toggle assembly and would like to know which unit it belonged to and if it is a DWM or Erfurt? I've put an Erma Erfurt 22LR kit into it for shooting with Franzite grips.

alanint · 09-22-2014, 07:17 AM

I'm guessing your unit mark is for a police unit, since your frame is a 1930's-1940's Mauser production, (see Mauser "hump" on frame ears).

Ron Wood · 09-22-2014, 07:58 AM

The frame is Mauser, the barrel/receiver is DWM.

Norme · 09-22-2014, 07:59 AM

Hi David, Welcome to the forum! I'm not so sure about the "Mauser hump", can we see a clearer photo of the upper rear portion of the frame. If I'm correct, your gun is a 1915 DWM and the unit mark stands for the 7th Dragoon Regiment, weapon #18.
Regards, Norm

Ron Wood · 09-22-2014, 08:05 AM

Are you sure the marking is 7.D.18, or is it a partially obscured L.D.18? I think Doug may be right that it is a police marking

P.S. After reading Norme's post, I took a closer look and what I thought was the Mauser hump may be actually an illusion caused by the rear of the receiver

alanint · 09-22-2014, 08:19 AM

You may be right, Ron!

David, does the Frame serial number match the balance of the major assemblies?

Thanks

Doug

John Sabato · 09-22-2014, 09:19 AM

I do not see a Mauser Hump... (now)... but thought I did.

I see the upper receiver slightly protruding from the rear that at a quick glance LOOKS like the Mauser hump. I made the same incorrect judgement when I looked at the photo. If you look at the upper receiver at the front of the frame, it is slightly set back from the front.

LU1900 · 09-22-2014, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by John Sabato

I do not see a Mauser Hump... (now)... but thought I did.

I see the upper receiver slightly protruding from the rear that at a quick glance LOOKS like the Mauser hump. I made the same incorrect judgement when I looked at the photo. If you look at the upper receiver at the front of the frame, it is slightly set back from the front.

Exactely same for me !

Diver6106 · 09-26-2014, 06:25 PM

The unit marking is a '7' not 'L'. Also since the barrel and frame match as 2787 and parts match as 87, with the whole toggle assembly missing, it is unlikely to be a DWM-Mauser match up.? Thanks for all the comments, here are a couple more pics.

The back of the receiver is strait, no bumps like a Mauser P-08. So I guess this is a DWM made pistol.?

09-22-2014, 07:58 AM	#3
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	The frame is Mauser, the barrel/receiver is DWM. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

09-22-2014, 08:05 AM	#5
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	Are you sure the marking is 7.D.18, or is it a partially obscured L.D.18? I think Doug may be right that it is a police marking P.S. After reading Norme's post, I took a closer look and what I thought was the Mauser hump may be actually an illusion caused by the rear of the receiver __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

09-22-2014, 09:19 AM	#7
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	I do not see a Mauser Hump... (now)... but thought I did. I see the upper receiver slightly protruding from the rear that at a quick glance LOOKS like the Mauser hump. I made the same incorrect judgement when I looked at the photo. If you look at the upper receiver at the front of the frame, it is slightly set back from the front. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

09-26-2014, 06:25 PM	#9
Diver6106 User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mt. Vernon VA Posts: 244 Thanks: 1,417 Thanked 117 Times in 75 Posts	The unit marking is a '7' not 'L'. Also since the barrel and frame match as 2787 and parts match as 87, with the whole toggle assembly missing, it is unlikely to be a DWM-Mauser match up.? Thanks for all the comments, here are a couple more pics. The back of the receiver is strait, no bumps like a Mauser P-08. So I guess this is a DWM made pistol.? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Diver6106; 09-29-2014 at 02:32 AM.

09-22-2014, 01:00 AM	#1
Diver6106 User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mt. Vernon VA Posts: 244 Thanks: 1,417 Thanked 117 Times in 75 Posts	7.D.18 Unit Luger # 2787 Dated 1915 I bought this P-08 missing the toggle assembly and would like to know which unit it belonged to and if it is a DWM or Erfurt? I've put an Erma Erfurt 22LR kit into it for shooting with Franzite grips. Attached Thumbnails

09-22-2014, 07:17 AM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	I'm guessing your unit mark is for a police unit, since your frame is a 1930's-1940's Mauser production, (see Mauser "hump" on frame ears).

09-22-2014, 07:59 AM	#4
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	Hi David, Welcome to the forum! I'm not so sure about the "Mauser hump", can we see a clearer photo of the upper rear portion of the frame. If I'm correct, your gun is a 1915 DWM and the unit mark stands for the 7th Dragoon Regiment, weapon #18. Regards, Norm

09-22-2014, 08:19 AM	#6
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	You may be right, Ron! David, does the Frame serial number match the balance of the major assemblies? Thanks Doug