Number stamps

Frankp · 12-16-2004, 09:45 AM

I recently purchased a 1914 DWM luger, serial # is 880 a. All parts match except one which is marked with an 83. Is it possible this has been reworked or is there a special marking for reworked pieces. Either way this is in extremely nice condition, good bore, finish etc. And best of all it's mine ! This is my second and I have to say I'm hooked. Beutiful craftsmanship in these guns.

Luke · 12-16-2004, 10:25 AM

Frankp -

Congratulations on your second Luger. It is addictive.

Would love to see pictures. Which part is marked "83" ? ? ?

Luke

Frankp · 12-16-2004, 05:40 PM

The trigger bar is the one stamped with the number 83. I also noticed the inside of the left grip is stamped with an F. I'll put some pics up as soon as I figure out how.

Lugerdoc · 12-17-2004, 10:35 AM

Frank, I have a #80 Mauser trigger bar (serial # in different location than on a DWM) but no DWM. TH

Frankp · 12-18-2004, 08:59 AM

I don't know if I should try to change it to match, seems it would be misleading, but would be nice. The magazine that came with it looks to be nickel with a wood base. Has 122 stamped on the bottom. I know it's not exactly " collectable " but it is what I can afford for now. Thanks, the people in this forum are great group of people.

12-16-2004, 09:45 AM	#1
Frankp User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: St Charles MO Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Number stamps I recently purchased a 1914 DWM luger, serial # is 880 a. All parts match except one which is marked with an 83. Is it possible this has been reworked or is there a special marking for reworked pieces. Either way this is in extremely nice condition, good bore, finish etc. And best of all it's mine ! This is my second and I have to say I'm hooked. Beutiful craftsmanship in these guns. __________________ Frank

12-16-2004, 10:25 AM	#2
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Frankp - Congratulations on your second Luger. It is addictive. Would love to see pictures. Which part is marked "83" ? ? ? Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

12-16-2004, 05:40 PM	#3
Frankp User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: St Charles MO Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The trigger bar is the one stamped with the number 83. I also noticed the inside of the left grip is stamped with an F. I'll put some pics up as soon as I figure out how. __________________ Frank

12-17-2004, 10:35 AM	#4
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Frank, I have a #80 Mauser trigger bar (serial # in different location than on a DWM) but no DWM. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

12-18-2004, 08:59 AM	#5
Frankp User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: St Charles MO Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't know if I should try to change it to match, seems it would be misleading, but would be nice. The magazine that came with it looks to be nickel with a wood base. Has 122 stamped on the bottom. I know it's not exactly " collectable " but it is what I can afford for now. Thanks, the people in this forum are great group of people. __________________ Frank