Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this Incredible late WWI-era semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the DWM Luger P.08!
This example WW1-era DWM Luger with an interesting story. First off, the chamber in double-dated 1918 and 1920. It also has German Imperial military proofs. This would indicate the gun was initially issued the German military in 1918 and was later returned to governmental control (Weimar) in the 1920's.
This example WW1-era DWM Luger with an interesting story. First off, the chamber in double-dated 1918 and 1920. It also has German Imperial military proofs. This would indicate the gun was initially issued the German military in 1918 and was later returned to governmental control (Weimar) in the 1920's.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: DWM
Model: Luger P.08
Serial: 813I
Date of Manufacture: 1918/1920
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with "V" Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Features German Imperial Military Proof Stampings and All matching serials.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Most commercial, contract and military Lugers through the end of WWI were made by Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken, known by their initials DWM. DWM was the result of a merger in 1897 between DMK (Deutsche Metallpatronenfabrik of Karlsruhe) and Ludwig Lowe. While the Karlsruhe operation continued to focus on ammunition, the Berlin based big brother focused on firearms manufacture. With Georg Luger as an employee, and with his patented design to fuel orders from its manufacturing line, DWM soon became a household name in Germany.
DWM produced all Lugers from its inception until 1908. From 1908 through the end of WWI, DWM produced well over half of all military P.08s. Finally, Even though Simson and Co. was the only sanctioned supplier of Lugers to the Weimar government, DWM made thousands upon thousands of commercial model Lugers, plus the reworked Weimar models.
DWM ceased to exist as a stand-alone company when they were merged into Mauser Werke in 1930. Within a couple years, all DWM marked pistols and parts had been exhausted in what could be called some hybrid DWM/Mauser models. By 1934 Mauser had put its fingerprints on the Luger regarding finish, serial numbering and markings. All totaled, DWM made nearly 1 million Lugers, or about 38 percent of all Lugers.
DWM manufactured Lugers are high-quality, beautiful blue finished, with precise fitting and crisp operation. Even the military model DWM Lugers up through WWI are as quality and attractive as any commercial pistol made during that period. The new (Weimar) German Government after WWI found itself with an armed citizenry with all the soldiers bringing their weapons home from the war.
On August 1st, 1920 the German authorities issued an order from Berlin that cited the impending disarming of the people required that all weapons of the armed forces were to be marked with the date to prevent people from stealing military supplies and selling them back to the government.
On August 7th, 1920 rewards were begun for the turn-in of weapons to the government paying 100 Marks (then about $23.50) for a small arm until October 10th after which the reward was to be reduced to 50 Marks. The Germans in the throes of depression and fighting the Bolsheviks' quickly found out where the guns were stored and began to turn them in again and again. Hence the Weimar Republic began to stamp 1920 on all the guns that were turned in and belonged to the Government.
Condition:
This example is in AMAZING condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see!
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: Luger P.08
Serial: 813I
Date of Manufacture: 1918/1920
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with "V" Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Features German Imperial Military Proof Stampings and All matching serials.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Most commercial, contract and military Lugers through the end of WWI were made by Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken, known by their initials DWM. DWM was the result of a merger in 1897 between DMK (Deutsche Metallpatronenfabrik of Karlsruhe) and Ludwig Lowe. While the Karlsruhe operation continued to focus on ammunition, the Berlin based big brother focused on firearms manufacture. With Georg Luger as an employee, and with his patented design to fuel orders from its manufacturing line, DWM soon became a household name in Germany.
DWM produced all Lugers from its inception until 1908. From 1908 through the end of WWI, DWM produced well over half of all military P.08s. Finally, Even though Simson and Co. was the only sanctioned supplier of Lugers to the Weimar government, DWM made thousands upon thousands of commercial model Lugers, plus the reworked Weimar models.
DWM ceased to exist as a stand-alone company when they were merged into Mauser Werke in 1930. Within a couple years, all DWM marked pistols and parts had been exhausted in what could be called some hybrid DWM/Mauser models. By 1934 Mauser had put its fingerprints on the Luger regarding finish, serial numbering and markings. All totaled, DWM made nearly 1 million Lugers, or about 38 percent of all Lugers.
DWM manufactured Lugers are high-quality, beautiful blue finished, with precise fitting and crisp operation. Even the military model DWM Lugers up through WWI are as quality and attractive as any commercial pistol made during that period. The new (Weimar) German Government after WWI found itself with an armed citizenry with all the soldiers bringing their weapons home from the war.
On August 1st, 1920 the German authorities issued an order from Berlin that cited the impending disarming of the people required that all weapons of the armed forces were to be marked with the date to prevent people from stealing military supplies and selling them back to the government.
On August 7th, 1920 rewards were begun for the turn-in of weapons to the government paying 100 Marks (then about $23.50) for a small arm until October 10th after which the reward was to be reduced to 50 Marks. The Germans in the throes of depression and fighting the Bolsheviks' quickly found out where the guns were stored and began to turn them in again and again. Hence the Weimar Republic began to stamp 1920 on all the guns that were turned in and belonged to the Government.
Condition:
This example is in AMAZING condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see!
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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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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