1918 Proof

Mike B · 10-29-2010, 11:28 PM

Greetings,
Can anyone shed a bit of light on these proofs. I do not own this Luger. I am considering possibly buying it, but these proof marks are throwing me a curve. I have checked all the books I have but to no avail. This a 1918 DWM Luger. Any input will be appreciated.

Mike

Jan C Still · 10-30-2010, 12:17 AM

Mike
The Luger has T S S acceptance stamps and a DWM proof mark. These are common on 1918 DWM Lugers. See Central Powers Pistols page 61 and 441.
Jan

However the S S and DWM proof are partly washed out and the gun may have been refinished.

Balder · 10-30-2010, 08:46 AM

I'm with Jan here - it does look refinished.

Balder

Mike B · 10-30-2010, 11:29 AM

Thanks for the input on this question. The proofs look a bit unusual to me. No question about being refinished; it is nickled. I have a good friend who is looking for a shooter, and this one caught my eye.

Mike

drbuster · 10-30-2010, 03:25 PM

Mike, the lower parts of the C/S proofs have been buffed away, making them look "unusual", but they are not. This piece is a reblued Luger and should be looked upon as a shooter.

10-29-2010, 11:28 PM	#1
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 272 Times in 100 Posts	1918 Proof Greetings, Can anyone shed a bit of light on these proofs. I do not own this Luger. I am considering possibly buying it, but these proof marks are throwing me a curve. I have checked all the books I have but to no avail. This a 1918 DWM Luger. Any input will be appreciated. Mike Attached Thumbnails

10-30-2010, 12:17 AM	#2
Jan C Still User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Box 240188, Douglas, Alaska, 99824 Posts: 463 Thanks: 0 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Mike The Luger has T S S acceptance stamps and a DWM proof mark. These are common on 1918 DWM Lugers. See Central Powers Pistols page 61 and 441. Jan However the S S and DWM proof are partly washed out and the gun may have been refinished.

10-30-2010, 08:46 AM	#3
Balder User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 288 Thanks: 20 Thanked 34 Times in 19 Posts	I'm with Jan here - it does look refinished. Balder

10-30-2010, 11:29 AM	#4
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 272 Times in 100 Posts	Thanks for the input on this question. The proofs look a bit unusual to me. No question about being refinished; it is nickled. I have a good friend who is looking for a shooter, and this one caught my eye. Mike

10-30-2010, 03:25 PM	#5
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Mike, the lower parts of the C/S proofs have been buffed away, making them look "unusual", but they are not. This piece is a reblued Luger and should be looked upon as a shooter.