Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this DESIRABLE semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction; this is the DWM Navy Luger.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: DWM
Model: P.08 Navy Luger
Serial: 2353
Date of Manufacture: 1915
Caliber: 9x19mm - 9mm
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Fixed U-Notched Rear w/ Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wooden Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / German Military Proof Marks on the right side of the receiver.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The DWM Navy Luger is one of the most historically significant and desirable variants of the Luger pistol, produced by Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) for the Imperial German Navy in the early 20th century. Adopted beginning in 1904, the Navy Luger was developed to meet maritime service needs and featured distinctive characteristics that set it apart from standard Army models, most notably its long 6-inch barrel and a two-position rear sight calibrated out to extended distances. These pistols were issued to naval officers and select shipboard personnel, reflecting Germany’s push to modernize its armed forces prior to World War I. Built during a period of exceptional German industrial craftsmanship, early Navy Lugers exhibit fine machining, deep rust-blue finishes, and strawed small parts that represent the pinnacle of pre-war handgun production. Among collectors today, the DWM Navy Luger is prized for its scarcity, condition sensitivity, and direct military provenance. Many were later altered, reworked, or lost during wartime service, making original, matching examples increasingly rare. Details such as correct naval markings, original finish, unaltered sights, and matching serialized parts dramatically influence desirability and value. Beyond its mechanical excellence, the Navy Luger carries strong historical weight as a sidearm tied to Imperial Germany’s naval expansion and World War I service. As a result, it stands as a cornerstone piece for advanced military pistol collections, representing both elite pre-war craftsmanship and one of the most iconic handgun designs ever fielded.
Contents:
Model: P.08 Navy Luger
Serial: 2353
Date of Manufacture: 1915
Caliber: 9x19mm - 9mm
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Fixed U-Notched Rear w/ Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wooden Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / German Military Proof Marks on the right side of the receiver.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The DWM Navy Luger is one of the most historically significant and desirable variants of the Luger pistol, produced by Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) for the Imperial German Navy in the early 20th century. Adopted beginning in 1904, the Navy Luger was developed to meet maritime service needs and featured distinctive characteristics that set it apart from standard Army models, most notably its long 6-inch barrel and a two-position rear sight calibrated out to extended distances. These pistols were issued to naval officers and select shipboard personnel, reflecting Germany’s push to modernize its armed forces prior to World War I. Built during a period of exceptional German industrial craftsmanship, early Navy Lugers exhibit fine machining, deep rust-blue finishes, and strawed small parts that represent the pinnacle of pre-war handgun production. Among collectors today, the DWM Navy Luger is prized for its scarcity, condition sensitivity, and direct military provenance. Many were later altered, reworked, or lost during wartime service, making original, matching examples increasingly rare. Details such as correct naval markings, original finish, unaltered sights, and matching serialized parts dramatically influence desirability and value. Beyond its mechanical excellence, the Navy Luger carries strong historical weight as a sidearm tied to Imperial Germany’s naval expansion and World War I service. As a result, it stands as a cornerstone piece for advanced military pistol collections, representing both elite pre-war craftsmanship and one of the most iconic handgun designs ever fielded.
Contents:
This example will ship with a (non-matching) magazine.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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