1920 9mm Luger DWM

[vircar]

any resident Luger experts out there ??

came across subject Luger by way of a deceased friend - like to identify and date if possible for later sale some day.
As I hope you can see by my attempt to photograph, serial numbers appear in many places DWM on top - also many other numbers not matching - only number on barrel is 6or 9 ? and also a symbol of some kind - No German name or German symbols to be found except the usual under the safety (Gesichert) numbers on inside of grips don't match -no numbers on clip except "Made in Gemany"

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[CountryGent]

I am sorry to hear of your friend's passing.

With respect to research, one book you might find of interest is the Standard Catalog of Luger, by Aaron Davis (Gun Digest Books, 2006). An Adobe PDF version of said text is available for viewing, download, etc., here.

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

The mark on the toggle indicates DWM Production 1900-1922. This site has a lot of info that may help

WW2 Small Arms Identification Gallery

 

[vircar]

good info - thank you both

 

[nwbob]

foreword of the bolt i can,t see , if no date its commercial , but than should say made in germany on frame

 

[Aero Denezol]

I don't see any Imperial proof marks. Looks like a commercial Luger mfg. before Mauser took over production. The three serialized parts on the left side are matching, which is excellent. These pistols were hand fitted.

 

[Hal OPeridol]

The toggle train is mismatched to the rest of the pistol that we can see.

Is it in 9mm or .30 luger?

We would need to see good clear photos of the pistol, all parts that are numbered, etc, to give you a good value estimate.

 

[vircar]

The toggle train is mismatched to the rest of the pistol that we can see.

Is it in 9mm or .30 luger?

We would need to see good clear photos of the pistol, all parts that are numbered, etc, to give you a good value estimate.

thank you all for info - have since sold