Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Deutsche Waffen Und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) P.08.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM)
Model: P.08
Serial: 46800
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 4 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Fixed V-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Fully Checkered Hardwood Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) P.08 is one of the most iconic military pistols ever produced, representing the principal commercial and military manufacturer of the legendary Luger during the early 20th century and serving as a benchmark of precision machining from the prewar German arms industry. Produced by Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken, the P.08 was chambered primarily in 9×19mm Parabellum—a cartridge closely associated with the pistol itself—and served as the standard sidearm of Imperial Germany through much of the First World War. The pistol uses Georg Luger’s distinctive toggle-lock short-recoil operating system, in which the articulated toggle assembly rises upward during cycling to unlock the action, creating one of the most recognizable mechanical silhouettes in firearms history. Standard military configurations typically featured a 4-inch barrel, an eight-round detachable single-stack magazine, a sharply angled grip frame, and finely fitted steel construction, with straw-colored small parts on many early examples. DWM-produced Lugers were especially known for high-quality machining, polished finishes, and precise fit, reflecting the era's manufacturing standards before wartime expediency reduced finishing detail. In service, the P.08 earned a reputation for excellent natural pointing characteristics, crisp triggers, and very good accuracy, aided by its grip angle and refined sight picture. However, like many finely fitted designs, it could be more sensitive to mud, fouling, and improper ammunition than simpler later military pistols. DWM produced numerous contract variations for German military use as well as export contracts for nations including Switzerland, the Netherlands, Portugal, and others, making markings, dates, proofs, and configuration details extremely important to collectors. The pistol also played a major role in World War I and remained in service at various levels afterward, despite eventual replacement by newer sidearms. Today, the DWM P.08 is regarded as one of the most collectible and historically important handguns ever made, valued for its engineering elegance, military heritage, and status as the classic production source of the world-famous Luger pistol.
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.
Model: P.08
Serial: 46800
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 4 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Fixed V-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Fully Checkered Hardwood Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) P.08 is one of the most iconic military pistols ever produced, representing the principal commercial and military manufacturer of the legendary Luger during the early 20th century and serving as a benchmark of precision machining from the prewar German arms industry. Produced by Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken, the P.08 was chambered primarily in 9×19mm Parabellum—a cartridge closely associated with the pistol itself—and served as the standard sidearm of Imperial Germany through much of the First World War. The pistol uses Georg Luger’s distinctive toggle-lock short-recoil operating system, in which the articulated toggle assembly rises upward during cycling to unlock the action, creating one of the most recognizable mechanical silhouettes in firearms history. Standard military configurations typically featured a 4-inch barrel, an eight-round detachable single-stack magazine, a sharply angled grip frame, and finely fitted steel construction, with straw-colored small parts on many early examples. DWM-produced Lugers were especially known for high-quality machining, polished finishes, and precise fit, reflecting the era's manufacturing standards before wartime expediency reduced finishing detail. In service, the P.08 earned a reputation for excellent natural pointing characteristics, crisp triggers, and very good accuracy, aided by its grip angle and refined sight picture. However, like many finely fitted designs, it could be more sensitive to mud, fouling, and improper ammunition than simpler later military pistols. DWM produced numerous contract variations for German military use as well as export contracts for nations including Switzerland, the Netherlands, Portugal, and others, making markings, dates, proofs, and configuration details extremely important to collectors. The pistol also played a major role in World War I and remained in service at various levels afterward, despite eventual replacement by newer sidearms. Today, the DWM P.08 is regarded as one of the most collectible and historically important handguns ever made, valued for its engineering elegance, military heritage, and status as the classic production source of the world-famous Luger pistol.
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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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.
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1174303988 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-05-17 21:00:00 |
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