Help with Luger dates

wdavid431 · 06-29-2008, 07:57 AM

I have tried to figure out the date my two new (to me) Lugers were made using the DWM production chart. However, the chart goes from those made in 1916 to 1920 Luger carbines with no dates inbetween. My Luger serial numbers (SN) seems to fall within that range. But I am totally at a loss to state what date they were made. Please help.
I was lucky enough to stumble onto two alpha Lugers at the same time and did not leave them but bought both. One is a parts gun but in good shape SN 1947m. The other is all matching 5762n. Both are DWM 30 cal.
Other than 1920's alpha Luger, I cannot find out when they were made.
So I know to ask the question on this forum as the people here will know.
Can someone give me the date for these pistols please?

George Anderson · 06-29-2008, 09:10 AM

Do both pistols have stock lugs? Do both have matching serial numbered barrels? How long are the barrels? Are they marked "GERMANY"? Are they marked "GESICHERT" under the safety lever?

wdavid431 · 06-29-2008, 09:20 AM

Thank you for the fast reply. Yes, both have stock lugs with matching SN's on barrel. Additionally both are marked Germany and Gesichert on the safety.

Edward Tinker · 06-29-2008, 09:35 AM

approx 1923 and 1924

this is from Weimar Lugers by Jan Stlll and are just best guesses

wdavid431 · 06-29-2008, 01:16 PM

Thank you for the reply. 1923 and 1924 dates. This is a lot more than I knew before.

06-29-2008, 07:57 AM	#1
wdavid431 User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Help with Luger dates I have tried to figure out the date my two new (to me) Lugers were made using the DWM production chart. However, the chart goes from those made in 1916 to 1920 Luger carbines with no dates inbetween. My Luger serial numbers (SN) seems to fall within that range. But I am totally at a loss to state what date they were made. Please help. I was lucky enough to stumble onto two alpha Lugers at the same time and did not leave them but bought both. One is a parts gun but in good shape SN 1947m. The other is all matching 5762n. Both are DWM 30 cal. Other than 1920's alpha Luger, I cannot find out when they were made. So I know to ask the question on this forum as the people here will know. Can someone give me the date for these pistols please? __________________ W David

06-29-2008, 09:20 AM	#3
wdavid431 User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Thank you for the fast reply. Yes, both have stock lugs with matching SN's on barrel. Additionally both are marked Germany and Gesichert on the safety. __________________ W David

06-29-2008, 09:35 AM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,987 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	approx 1923 and 1924 this is from Weimar Lugers by Jan Stlll and are just best guesses __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

06-29-2008, 01:16 PM	#5
wdavid431 User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Thank you for the reply. 1923 and 1924 dates. This is a lot more than I knew before. __________________ W David

06-29-2008, 09:10 AM	#2
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,772 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Do both pistols have stock lugs? Do both have matching serial numbered barrels? How long are the barrels? Are they marked "GERMANY"? Are they marked "GESICHERT" under the safety lever?