1920 German Commercial

mjanway · 02-25-2011, 04:08 PM

Hello

I have recently inherited several interesting weapons from my Dad who inherited them from his father. One of these is what a believe to be a 1920 German Commercial DWM Luger. The toggle inscription is "DWM", there is no chamber inscription. The toggle type is new (squared and knurled). There is no grip safety and there is a stock lug. The caliber is 7.65mm/.30 Luger. The grip is wood, no border, no inscriptions except for a "BM" scratched on the inside of the left grip. That is my grandfather's first two initials so I suppose that might have been his doing. This thumb safety is safe in the rear position and has "GESICHERT" inscribed behind it. There is a "N" under a crown on the left side of the chamber and on the bottom of the barrel. The serial number 8317 and letter suffix "i" is on the front of the chamber and on the bottom of the barrel. The last two digits of the serial number is on the rear toggle link, top of safety mechanism, bottom of locking bolt, and on the trigger plate at least. "Made in Germany" is inscribed on the forward part of the frame by the grips. The barrel length is 3-5/8". "GELADEN" is marked on the left side of the extractor. "V" fixed rear sight and blade front sight. The magazine has a wooden bottom plug with no markings. If someone could tell me if I am correct on the identification, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks,

Jack

02-25-2011, 04:08 PM	#1
mjanway User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 54 Thanks: 31 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	1920 German Commercial Hello I have recently inherited several interesting weapons from my Dad who inherited them from his father. One of these is what a believe to be a 1920 German Commercial DWM Luger. The toggle inscription is "DWM", there is no chamber inscription. The toggle type is new (squared and knurled). There is no grip safety and there is a stock lug. The caliber is 7.65mm/.30 Luger. The grip is wood, no border, no inscriptions except for a "BM" scratched on the inside of the left grip. That is my grandfather's first two initials so I suppose that might have been his doing. This thumb safety is safe in the rear position and has "GESICHERT" inscribed behind it. There is a "N" under a crown on the left side of the chamber and on the bottom of the barrel. The serial number 8317 and letter suffix "i" is on the front of the chamber and on the bottom of the barrel. The last two digits of the serial number is on the rear toggle link, top of safety mechanism, bottom of locking bolt, and on the trigger plate at least. "Made in Germany" is inscribed on the forward part of the frame by the grips. The barrel length is 3-5/8". "GELADEN" is marked on the left side of the extractor. "V" fixed rear sight and blade front sight. The magazine has a wooden bottom plug with no markings. If someone could tell me if I am correct on the identification, I would really appreciate it. Thanks, Jack Attached Thumbnails