Need Help - Identify and Valu DWM 1918

CHIRI666 · 03-28-2011, 11:57 PM

Please help me I am very new to guns. I can tell you that all numbers match but the cartridge has no number. The numeratios is 3 numbers an the letter "n"... is it military? It has no special marks. Only DMW logo and 1918. What else can you tell about it? Value? Thank you.

Edward Tinker · 03-29-2011, 01:22 AM

Well, we need a lot more info?

Right now, I can see that it is a 1918 (yr made) DWM (maker) and its military.

Pictures and full serial number would be good.

ED

alanint · 03-29-2011, 06:41 AM

Curious that there are absolutely no proofs on the right receiver. It does not appear to have been scrubbed from the photo.

John Sabato · 03-29-2011, 07:53 AM

Please post sharp focus photographs of both sides, the front of the frame above the trigger guard, the bottom of the barrel, and any other areas where there are stamps or markings, and we will be glad to assist you in the approximate value and history of your Luger.

Knowing your geographical area is also important to what the value may be, especially if you are outside the USA.

Welcome to the Lugerforum.

Norme · 03-29-2011, 08:20 AM

Hi Juan, Welcome to the forum. Your 1918 DWM is military, but unfortunately it has been refinished. The small parts, that should be a light straw color, are now a dark blue like the rest of the gun. In this country this Luger would be considered a "shooter" and would be worth $500.00 to $700.00. Regards, Norm

CHIRI666 · 03-29-2011, 12:10 PM

Thank you all! I'm in Argentina. It doesn´t seem to be refinished... but i don't know. I'll post better photos tonight. Regards.

alanint · 03-29-2011, 12:26 PM

It is sad that the "El Ciervo" gunshop in Buenos Aires closed. Possibly the largest collection of rare Lugers on daily public display anywhere in the world. The two 15 foot long front windows displayed somewhere around 300-400 rare Lugers in the shop's heyday.

I wonder where that collection is now?

CHIRI666 · 03-29-2011, 11:17 PM

More Photos. This are all the marks. In the piece tha locks the barrel it seems like the "79" is eresed. All military luger has proofs? Regards.

alanint · 03-30-2011, 07:30 AM

Your sideplate and takedown lever appear to be home made, not from the factory. That or they have been repaired/modified.
No proofs on the right receiver appear to indicate that this was "scrubbed" or removed. Aother possibility is a "lunch box special", where a worker removed the gun from the factory prior to inspection steps. This is unlikely as the main parts of the gun all match.

You have a nice, and presumably functional "shooter" Value here in the US, $500-$700, depending on the location of the sale.

03-28-2011, 11:57 PM	#1
CHIRI666 New User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need Help - Identify and Valu DWM 1918 Please help me I am very new to guns. I can tell you that all numbers match but the cartridge has no number. The numeratios is 3 numbers an the letter "n"... is it military? It has no special marks. Only DMW logo and 1918. What else can you tell about it? Value? Thank you. Attached Thumbnails

03-29-2011, 01:22 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Well, we need a lot more info? Right now, I can see that it is a 1918 (yr made) DWM (maker) and its military. Pictures and full serial number would be good. 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

03-29-2011, 07:53 AM	#4
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	Please post sharp focus photographs of both sides, the front of the frame above the trigger guard, the bottom of the barrel, and any other areas where there are stamps or markings, and we will be glad to assist you in the approximate value and history of your Luger. Knowing your geographical area is also important to what the value may be, especially if you are outside the USA. Welcome to the Lugerforum. __________________ 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..."*

03-29-2011, 11:17 PM	#8
CHIRI666 New User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	More Photos. This are all the marks. In the piece tha locks the barrel it seems like the "79" is eresed. All military luger has proofs? Regards. Attached Thumbnails

03-30-2011, 07:30 AM	#9
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Your sideplate and takedown lever appear to be home made, not from the factory. That or they have been repaired/modified. No proofs on the right receiver appear to indicate that this was "scrubbed" or removed. Aother possibility is a "lunch box special", where a worker removed the gun from the factory prior to inspection steps. This is unlikely as the main parts of the gun all match. You have a nice, and presumably functional "shooter" Value here in the US, $500-$700, depending on the location of the sale. Last edited by alanint; 03-30-2011 at 08:45 AM.

03-29-2011, 06:41 AM	#3
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Curious that there are absolutely no proofs on the right receiver. It does not appear to have been scrubbed from the photo.

03-29-2011, 08:20 AM	#5
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,415 Thanks: 225 Thanked 2,593 Times in 931 Posts	Hi Juan, Welcome to the forum. Your 1918 DWM is military, but unfortunately it has been refinished. The small parts, that should be a light straw color, are now a dark blue like the rest of the gun. In this country this Luger would be considered a "shooter" and would be worth $500.00 to $700.00. Regards, Norm

03-29-2011, 12:10 PM	#6
CHIRI666 New User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you all! I'm in Argentina. It doesn´t seem to be refinished... but i don't know. I'll post better photos tonight. Regards.

03-29-2011, 12:26 PM	#7
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	It is sad that the "El Ciervo" gunshop in Buenos Aires closed. Possibly the largest collection of rare Lugers on daily public display anywhere in the world. The two 15 foot long front windows displayed somewhere around 300-400 rare Lugers in the shop's heyday. I wonder where that collection is now?