1918 Commercial DMW

Forester Don · 08-23-2015, 03:44 PM

I have markings I have just found on the underside base of the barrel, below the serial number. they are 8,82.

What do these number represent?

DavidJayUden · 08-23-2015, 03:59 PM

The diameter of the barrel bore, measured land-to-land. Common on military Lugers. Yours is the equivalent of "8.82 millimeters". Also commonly seen is 8,83

dju

Norme · 08-23-2015, 04:14 PM

Hi Don, Welcome to the forum! What makes you think that your 1918 dated DWM Luger is commercial?
Regards, Norm

Forester Don · 08-23-2015, 05:48 PM

Norme, no military proofs that I can find, just the nitro proof, oh, and big 1918 stamped on receiver

DavidJayUden · 08-23-2015, 06:34 PM

I missed the "commercial" designation in the title. sorry.
Don, Norme raises a good question, because generally those chamber dated DWM's are for the military.
I guess now is a good time for the tried, but true, line: We need to see some good photos...
dju

Forester Don · 08-23-2015, 06:39 PM

David, photos when I figure out how. Yup, just found the image transfer button. Coming soon.

Forester Don · 08-23-2015, 10:18 PM

OK, cannot figure out upload of photos from computer, forum discussion left me in the dark (old, computer confusing) So, DMW in script, 1918 top of receiver,all numbers but one match (side plate) walnut grips, pinned wood base with (I think) R stamp, shoulder stock cut, 598- serial #, good condition.

Until I get help on photos, best I can do.

Forester Don · 08-25-2015, 07:56 PM

http://forum.lugerforum.com/picture....pictureid=3311

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08-23-2015, 03:44 PM	#1
Forester Don User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 13 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	1918 Commercial DMW I have markings I have just found on the underside base of the barrel, below the serial number. they are 8,82. What do these number represent?

08-23-2015, 03:59 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	The diameter of the barrel bore, measured land-to-land. Common on military Lugers. Yours is the equivalent of "8.82 millimeters". Also commonly seen is 8,83 dju

08-23-2015, 04:14 PM	#3
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Don, Welcome to the forum! What makes you think that your 1918 dated DWM Luger is commercial? Regards, Norm

08-23-2015, 05:48 PM	#4
Forester Don User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 13 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Norme, no military proofs that I can find, just the nitro proof, oh, and big 1918 stamped on receiver

08-23-2015, 06:34 PM	#5
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I missed the "commercial" designation in the title. sorry. Don, Norme raises a good question, because generally those chamber dated DWM's are for the military. I guess now is a good time for the tried, but true, line: We need to see some good photos... dju

08-23-2015, 06:39 PM	#6
Forester Don User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 13 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	David, photos when I figure out how. Yup, just found the image transfer button. Coming soon.

08-23-2015, 10:18 PM	#7
Forester Don User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 13 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	OK, cannot figure out upload of photos from computer, forum discussion left me in the dark (old, computer confusing) So, DMW in script, 1918 top of receiver,all numbers but one match (side plate) walnut grips, pinned wood base with (I think) R stamp, shoulder stock cut, 598- serial #, good condition. Until I get help on photos, best I can do.

08-25-2015, 07:56 PM	#8
Forester Don User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 13 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	http://forum.lugerforum.com/picture....pictureid=3311 1918