New to the Collection: '1908 Commercial' DWM

cip59587 · 07-22-2022, 12:19 AM

I recently began to look for a 'shooter grade' Luger example, with little specific in mind, and have exceeded, pending a day at the range, my fondest hopes for a 'first' Luger - I've handled many, shot a few, but this is the first addition to the home safe.

This is a numbers matching solid original (to the best of my, the seller, or my smith's knowledge) example of the model most commonly referred to as the 1908 Commercial; manufactured by DWM prior to WWI. It correctly lacks the breech hold-open and has no indication of military use or purchase to my eyes. No remote semblance of a 'P' or similar anywhere that I can see, including the inner mag well, as often indicated a private officer purchase, IIRCC. Numbers are largely clear and crisp; the shown wooden-base magazine lacks number as it should.

Album:https://imgur.com/a/GjEoW2f#gt6CPQW

An aftermarket Mec-Gar (trying to limit use of the original magazine) I scoured off an acquaintance is on its way and with a couple of boxes of S&B 124 grn. and at least one box of Winchester 124 grn. in FMJ in the safe my gf and I are thoroughly looking forward to giving a full range report soon - sorry if it's a few weeks out; we're about to move - enjoy the photos for now!

P.S. On the very last photo of the album, please forgive the fuzzies...the cat is overly curious.

ithacaartist · 07-22-2022, 04:06 AM

Congrats!

115 gn FMJ is the ammo most use, Winchester White Box being the go-to round. Your pistol is over 100 years old, and 124 gn demands a bit more from the system than the former, even though the latter projectile is close to original specs.

Let us know how it goes!

07-22-2022, 12:19 AM	#1
cip59587 User Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 6 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	New to the Collection: '1908 Commercial' DWM I recently began to look for a 'shooter grade' Luger example, with little specific in mind, and have exceeded, pending a day at the range, my fondest hopes for a 'first' Luger - I've handled many, shot a few, but this is the first addition to the home safe. This is a numbers matching solid original (to the best of my, the seller, or my smith's knowledge) example of the model most commonly referred to as the 1908 Commercial; manufactured by DWM prior to WWI. It correctly lacks the breech hold-open and has no indication of military use or purchase to my eyes. No remote semblance of a 'P' or similar anywhere that I can see, including the inner mag well, as often indicated a private officer purchase, IIRCC. Numbers are largely clear and crisp; the shown wooden-base magazine lacks number as it should. Album:https://imgur.com/a/GjEoW2f#gt6CPQW An aftermarket Mec-Gar (trying to limit use of the original magazine) I scoured off an acquaintance is on its way and with a couple of boxes of S&B 124 grn. and at least one box of Winchester 124 grn. in FMJ in the safe my gf and I are thoroughly looking forward to giving a full range report soon - sorry if it's a few weeks out; we're about to move - enjoy the photos for now! P.S. On the very last photo of the album, please forgive the fuzzies...the cat is overly curious.

07-22-2022, 04:06 AM	#2
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,346 Thanks: 7,273 Thanked 2,578 Times in 1,365 Posts	Congrats! 115 gn FMJ is the ammo most use, Winchester White Box being the go-to round. Your pistol is over 100 years old, and 124 gn demands a bit more from the system than the former, even though the latter projectile is close to original specs. Let us know how it goes! __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894