WWI German DWM P.08 Luger 9mm Semi Automatic PistolOur Assessment: Certainly one of the most iconic military sidearms of the 20th Century, the P.08 Luger served the German military in both World Wars and variants saw service in other countries. This example was produced by DWM in 1915 during the Great War. Produced at the beginning of the war, it shows wear consistent with its age and service, but retains matching numbered parts including the magazine. There is a touch-up on the left of the barrel, but it is otherwise all original with all the correct markings. This a nice find for WWI firearms collectors and for Luger collectors in particular as you don't find very many that survived two world wars in this nice of a condition.
Make: DWM
Model: P.08 Luger
Serial Number: 4426f
Year of Manufacture: 1915
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic with Toggle-Link Action
Markings: The front of the receiver is marked "1915", the front toggle is marked with a scripted "DWM", the underside of the barrel and the front of the frame are marked "4426/f" and the right side of the receiver is marked with three crowned scripted characters and an Imperial eagle "Army proof mark" There is also a proof mark on the left side of the breechblock and at the top right rear of the barrel. All of the small parts are marked "26" and the left side of the receiver is marked "4426".
Barrel Length: 4"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp dovetailed into a base on the barrel. The rear sight is a" V" notch at the top of the rear toggle.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut and are not serialized. The grips are dark with oil staining. The checkering shows light to moderate wear with heavier wear at the bottom edges of the grips. There are a few mars in the checkering with a tiny chip missing at the top rear corner of the left grip. The grips rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: The finish is blued. The trigger, ejector and the right side of the magazine release are straw colored, and the toggle link pin and the trigger bar spring have a fire blue finish.
Finish Originality: The finish is original except for the barrel, which has been touched up in spots with cold blue.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with light wear in the rifling. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 70% of its metal finish. There is finish loss on the edges of the receiver and frame, with thinning in the remainder, with the receiver and sideplate having a somewhat mottled look.There are also a few small spots of finish loss in the front strap. There is pitting under the finish along the left side of the barrel and surface erosion on the right side at the muzzle. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are sharp except for the proof marks which are faint. Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a total of one magazine that has a wooden bottom piece serialized to the pistol. The magazine is in about Fine Plus condition.
CA LEGALITY: CA Classified C&R: YES, CA PPT: N O.
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