1920

jvm · 07-10-2020, 10:35 PM

I just bought a 1920 stamped 9mm DMW commercial in 90-95 percent no pits or rust

Iam a newbie to Lugers. It has an after market magazine.
Did the original have a wooden or aluminum bottom?? I would like to replace it.

Serial. Is 9949a was it made in 1920??
Numbers match from what I can see

Oh also it has a silver name plaque on the front grip
Need to find out who D. F. Carey is or was
Thanks

tomaustin · 07-10-2020, 11:18 PM

pictures.......

jvm · 07-10-2020, 11:31 PM

I am computer illiterate, maybe later

tomaustin · 07-11-2020, 12:06 AM

there are some helpful tips in the header topics.....this bunch is exceptionally well-educated in lugerology....pics lead to good analysis of your purchase....welcome aboard.....tom

Doubs · 07-11-2020, 12:08 AM

1920 could be a date or it could be a Weimar property stamp. Your serial number indicates military or police issue but without clear, sharp and detailed pictures it isn't possible to tell you anything for certain.

jvm · 07-11-2020, 11:46 AM

I want ll work on the pictures
I assume a wood mag bottom??

mrerick · 07-12-2020, 07:13 PM

A DWM should typically have a wood bottom unnumbered magazine if it's a commercial. But... by 1920, 9mm was generally forbidden by the Versailles commission - so it's hard to say much without good sharp images. As mentioned 1920 could be a date or it could be a Wiemar property marking.

We publish a FAQ document. Be sure to download it. Follow the FAQ at the top of every page.

07-10-2020, 10:35 PM	#1
jvm User Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 34 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	1920 I just bought a 1920 stamped 9mm DMW commercial in 90-95 percent no pits or rust Iam a newbie to Lugers. It has an after market magazine. Did the original have a wooden or aluminum bottom?? I would like to replace it. Serial. Is 9949a was it made in 1920?? Numbers match from what I can see Oh also it has a silver name plaque on the front grip Need to find out who D. F. Carey is or was Thanks

07-12-2020, 07:13 PM	#7
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,370 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	A DWM should typically have a wood bottom unnumbered magazine if it's a commercial. But... by 1920, 9mm was generally forbidden by the Versailles commission - so it's hard to say much without good sharp images. As mentioned 1920 could be a date or it could be a Wiemar property marking. We publish a FAQ document. Be sure to download it. Follow the FAQ at the top of every page. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	pictures.......

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jvm User Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 34 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	I am computer illiterate, maybe later

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tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	there are some helpful tips in the header topics.....this bunch is exceptionally well-educated in lugerology....pics lead to good analysis of your purchase....welcome aboard.....tom

07-11-2020, 12:08 AM	#5
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,670 Thanks: 769 Thanked 1,611 Times in 525 Posts	1920 could be a date or it could be a Weimar property stamp. Your serial number indicates military or police issue but without clear, sharp and detailed pictures it isn't possible to tell you anything for certain.

07-11-2020, 11:46 AM	#6
jvm User Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 34 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	I want ll work on the pictures I assume a wood mag bottom??