1908 Commercial LugerArchived

This is beautiful example of a completely matching, 1908 DWM (Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken) Commercial Luger. This is chambered for 9mm and has a standard 4' barrel (100mm) with fixed sights and walnut grips. A very unique specimen in excellent condition with a lot of history in a 100+ year old gun. (999)

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Dwm Luger Serial Number Ranges For Sale

DWM set aside the 40000-51999 as the serial number block for 1907 production. During that year several variations were produced using both the short and long frame, grip safety and with out, 7.65mm and 9mm; 4', 4 3/4', 6', 11 3/4' carbines. 1907 was the year of transition for DWM as they moved from the grip strap safety to just the single thumb safety. 1907 was the last year that DWM produced guns with and without proofs. Barcode 128 eot. The early 1907 Army Test guns were the 9mm, short frame, 100mm barrel, grip safety and safety up thumb safety.

Swiss DWM Model 1900 Luger - Early 3 Digit Serial, Unrelieved Frame. And the last two digits of the serial number on the right end of the takedown lever. This particular pistol does not have the last two digits on the takedown lever, but rather on the left side of the takedown lever, and is considered an 'out of range' Army Test Luger. 1912/1913 pre-production prototype Artillery Luger, serial number 11, a description. The actual differences in the subject pre-production prototype Artillery Luger serial number 11, vs. The first production guns, are more cosmetic in nature than functional and are, initially, difficult to notice. Luger Model 1900 DWM Commercial 30 Luger GI#: 101639767 A fine original Model 1900 DWM Commercial Luger chambered in 30 Luger and in the 41XX serial range. Original high polish factory blue at 85%+ remaining, straw colors 75%+ remaining. The first group termed the 'Old Model' Russian Lugers had serial numbers generally found in the 12,000 serial number range, with the second group, termed 'New Model' Russian Lugers, found with three digit serial numbers, generally in the '1 to 900' serial number range. Military Lugers were numbered 1-10000 and then 1a-10000a, 1b-1000b, and so on. To properly identify your Luger always use the full serial number with the alphabet identifier. The minimal wear is telling us the Luger served in WWI and shows the honest wear from the battlefield.

Serial number placement is in the civilian ('hidden') style. As a very early commercial gun the serial number appears on the front of the frame, on the bottom of the side plate, the bottom of the locking lever and on the trigger. The last two digits appear on the left of the breech block, the underside of the 1st toggle and rear of the 2nd toggle and stop lug. This Luger is all matching; it does not have a stock lug nor a hold-open.
The extractor is marked Geladen (Loaded) and the thumb safety is marked 'Gesichert' and when exposed (safety down) means safe. The Parabellum has the long sear and no stock lug, another characteristic of the commercial Lugers of that time.
The DWM monogram markings appear on the 1st toggle link; there is the 'V' rear sight on the last toggle link. The barrel is numbered and proofed and matches the frame. The firing pin is the old style, unnumbered and is correct for the gun. Initially the front site was set at 80-110 meters but it was determined that this weapon would be used at a lot closer range so a 50 meter (slightly higher) sight was ordered for the military weapons.
Original grips are finely cut diamond shaped checkering made from walnut or in some cases beech wood. While military grips are serial numbered to the gun most commercial Lugers were not; these grips have inspectors marks but are not numbered.

At the outbreak of WWI the German Army seemed reasonably equipped with the Luger Pistol. The DWM factory in Berlin moved to peak production by 1915 and were producing 700 Parabellums per day.

The combined production for DWM during the war years is only estimated at 740,000. This was extraordinary for this period when each Luger was individually machined and hand fitted and proofed. The war destroyed vast quantities and these 90 yr old guns that have survived today are treasured in collections throughout the world.

The inside of the gun is clean and well cared for. The exterior shows honest wear on the muzzle, barrel and high points on the sides. The barrel is shiny and shows distinct lands and grooves.

Below: The barrel is Crown B.U.G Proofed. Good crisp proofs on the frame left of the receiver and toggle. The stock lug bears the serial number. Collectors prize the guns that are BUG proofed. The Crown B means the barrels were tested using a heavier load in accordance with the 1892 proof law. The Crown U (Untersuchung) means it was inspected after assembly and the Crown G (Gozogen) means a rifled barrel.

The Luger has all matching numbers including the magazine. The magazine is wood based, unnumbered in accordance with Commercial practices. The magazine is super clean and practically unfired. This Luger shows characteristic holster wear on the side plate and front exposed edges of the rails and end of the barrel. On the bot