DWM serial number 510

Roh · 09-12-2015, 03:34 PM

I recently came in contact with this pistol, it's a DWM, serial number 510 on the frame and slide, all numbers on the pistol matched "10" except the firing pin, it a "12".
The grips are aftermarket with silver inlays and so was the mag.
As you can tell I do not know much about Lugers, I would appreciate your help in determining the approximate year of the pistol and what it is worth, being that it is not matching.
The pistol was very heavy compared to a later model, finish appeared original but very dull, the bore looked great, very shiny. thanks, Robert

alanint · 09-12-2015, 04:08 PM

Welcome to the forum, Robert! Please post photos, as this is the best way to help you figure out what you have. Were there any letters accompanying the serial number, or just the number? any other markings you can tell us about?

Edward Tinker · 09-12-2015, 04:25 PM

Welcome - I made it so you get notified from postings.

Every military luger had serial numbers that were 'exposed' (see FAQ) while commercial lugers have less markings.

And every 10,000 lugers the serial numbers started over; so a sn 510 could be made in 1902 or 1937

More info and pictures would help very much

Ed

Roh · 09-12-2015, 04:27 PM

Thanks Doug,
No I didn't take any pictures, the pistol was left at a local shop for cleaning. I was told the owner inherited the pistol from his deceased father, and was thinking of selling it. I would have put a bit more interest if it would have been matching with the original grips.
Robert

DavidJayUden · 09-12-2015, 04:33 PM

You don't give us a lot to go on, but to be conservative, considering the grips, questionable finish and mismatched pin, let's call it a shooter. 9mm or .30 cal?
Based only on the info. provided, don't get in for more than about $900 tops. If they decide to sell, get photos and we can sharpen the pencil a bit.
dju

Roh · 09-12-2015, 04:52 PM

Thanks Ed, David

I was just curious, I should have taken a couple of pictures, but I was not really interested on this particular pistol.
About a month back I started collecting Lugers. It started with idea of buying just one wartime Police Pistol. needless to say I'm on my third, (39E/K, '40E/C, 41E/L ) good thing the wartime Lugers were just from '39 to '42. otherwise I would be in trouble. I need a '42.
Thanks again,
Robert

rhuff · 09-12-2015, 05:31 PM

Buying one Luger is like eating one peanut.......just ask about anyone on this forum.

Edward Tinker · 09-12-2015, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roh

... good thing the wartime Lugers were just from '39 to '42. otherwise I would be in trouble. I need a '42.
Thanks again,
Robert

Wellll, depends on how you look at it?

Do you own a Krieghoff 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944?

- a very few were used by police

And many, many tens of thousands (hundreds of thousands) were used from pre-WW1 to Weimar era

Roh · 09-12-2015, 11:45 PM

Thanks Ed,

Like I said, I have a lot to learn, I'll be back with many questions... I'm sure.

Robert

CAP Black · 09-13-2015, 01:47 PM

I think Robert meant a police Luger for each of the 4 years. I am curious about the other war years - 1943, etc?
Just my three cents.
Jack

Sergio Natali · 09-13-2015, 02:12 PM

Would be nice if he could post some pictures just to have an idea of what we're talking about.

Sergio

09-12-2015, 03:34 PM	#1
Roh User Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	DWM serial number 510 I recently came in contact with this pistol, it's a DWM, serial number 510 on the frame and slide, all numbers on the pistol matched "10" except the firing pin, it a "12". The grips are aftermarket with silver inlays and so was the mag. As you can tell I do not know much about Lugers, I would appreciate your help in determining the approximate year of the pistol and what it is worth, being that it is not matching. The pistol was very heavy compared to a later model, finish appeared original but very dull, the bore looked great, very shiny. thanks, Robert

09-12-2015, 04:25 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,930 Thanks: 2,030 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	Welcome - I made it so you get notified from postings. Every military luger had serial numbers that were 'exposed' (see FAQ) while commercial lugers have less markings. And every 10,000 lugers the serial numbers started over; so a sn 510 could be made in 1902 or 1937 More info and pictures would help very much Ed __________________ 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

09-13-2015, 02:12 PM	#11
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Would be nice if he could post some pictures just to have an idea of what we're talking about. Sergio __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

09-12-2015, 04:08 PM	#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	Welcome to the forum, Robert! Please post photos, as this is the best way to help you figure out what you have. Were there any letters accompanying the serial number, or just the number? any other markings you can tell us about?

09-12-2015, 04:27 PM	#4
Roh User Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Doug, No I didn't take any pictures, the pistol was left at a local shop for cleaning. I was told the owner inherited the pistol from his deceased father, and was thinking of selling it. I would have put a bit more interest if it would have been matching with the original grips. Robert

09-12-2015, 04:33 PM	#5
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	You don't give us a lot to go on, but to be conservative, considering the grips, questionable finish and mismatched pin, let's call it a shooter. 9mm or .30 cal? Based only on the info. provided, don't get in for more than about $900 tops. If they decide to sell, get photos and we can sharpen the pencil a bit. dju

09-12-2015, 04:52 PM	#6
Roh User Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Ed, David I was just curious, I should have taken a couple of pictures, but I was not really interested on this particular pistol. About a month back I started collecting Lugers. It started with idea of buying just one wartime Police Pistol. needless to say I'm on my third, (39E/K, '40E/C, 41E/L ) good thing the wartime Lugers were just from '39 to '42. otherwise I would be in trouble. I need a '42. Thanks again, Robert

09-12-2015, 05:31 PM	#7
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,708 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	Buying one Luger is like eating one peanut.......just ask about anyone on this forum.

09-12-2015, 11:45 PM	#9
Roh User Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Ed, Like I said, I have a lot to learn, I'll be back with many questions... I'm sure. Robert

09-13-2015, 01:47 PM	#10
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 168 Times in 96 Posts	I think Robert meant a police Luger for each of the 4 years. I am curious about the other war years - 1943, etc? Just my three cents. Jack