Australian Marked Luger

Fazer · 11-09-2005, 03:33 AM

I came across a 1916 DWM Artillery luger, with holster and stock, last week that had Australian Army stampings opposit the thumb safety. I talked to a couple of guys from the local Arms & Armourers Society. They said that the Australian army brought back quite a few arms from Europe after WWI. Also at the outbreak of WWII, fire arms were collected from the public to help arm the defence forces. There are records of the artillery crews in Darwin being issued with the Artillery Lugers. Which avenue this gun came into service I am unsure. An interesting piece of history.

John Sabato · 11-09-2005, 09:00 AM

Welcome to the Lugerforum Fazer... Please post photos of your find for all to see.

Big Norm · 11-10-2005, 09:32 PM

Fazer,
nice going. Does the stocks serial number match the serial number on the gun? Does it have matching mags? Lets get some pictures of your trophy. What is the date on your holster? Who is the manufacturer?
Big Norm

Fazer · 11-11-2005, 01:25 AM

Just better clear things up, by came across, I ment there was a guy up at the range shooting it and I got to look it over. By the looks of it, it was all matching, I didn't pull it apart, but he said it was and he is fairly clued up. He was using repoduction mags, didn't find out if the original was matching. I've met the guy a couple times before, I'll see if I can get some photos and get a more detailed description. I did ask if he wanted to get rid of it, but didn't get much of an answer, but then again there were a few people around. More homework needed.

Lugerdoc · 11-12-2005, 11:38 AM

Fazer, I believe that your information is correct. I once owned a Mauser C96 that was "D broad arrow D" military accepted. Perhaps Murry from NZ can add to this thread. I hope that Australia is saving all their confiscated guns for the next time that they need to arm the home guard. TH

11-09-2005, 03:33 AM	#1
Fazer Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Perth, West Oz Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Australian Marked Luger I came across a 1916 DWM Artillery luger, with holster and stock, last week that had Australian Army stampings opposit the thumb safety. I talked to a couple of guys from the local Arms & Armourers Society. They said that the Australian army brought back quite a few arms from Europe after WWI. Also at the outbreak of WWII, fire arms were collected from the public to help arm the defence forces. There are records of the artillery crews in Darwin being issued with the Artillery Lugers. Which avenue this gun came into service I am unsure. An interesting piece of history.

11-09-2005, 09:00 AM	#2
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	Welcome to the Lugerforum Fazer... Please post photos of your find for all to see. __________________ 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..."*

11-12-2005, 11:38 AM	#5
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Fazer, I believe that your information is correct. I once owned a Mauser C96 that was "D broad arrow D" military accepted. Perhaps Murry from NZ can add to this thread. I hope that Australia is saving all their confiscated guns for the next time that they need to arm the home guard. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

11-10-2005, 09:32 PM	#3
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Fazer, nice going. Does the stocks serial number match the serial number on the gun? Does it have matching mags? Lets get some pictures of your trophy. What is the date on your holster? Who is the manufacturer? Big Norm

11-11-2005, 01:25 AM	#4
Fazer Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Perth, West Oz Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Just better clear things up, by came across, I ment there was a guy up at the range shooting it and I got to look it over. By the looks of it, it was all matching, I didn't pull it apart, but he said it was and he is fairly clued up. He was using repoduction mags, didn't find out if the original was matching. I've met the guy a couple times before, I'll see if I can get some photos and get a more detailed description. I did ask if he wanted to get rid of it, but didn't get much of an answer, but then again there were a few people around. More homework needed.