[Guest]

I am (still) looking to buy my first Luger. This one is a 1915 DWM Luger. Serial number 9412 with the exterior numbers matching. Wood bottom magazine, not sure if the numbers match. Aftermarket walnut grips. 80% overall condition of metal. Not sure about straw condition.

Here are the only pics I have:


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I can probably get it for $700, perhaps a little less ($675?). Is it worth it?

What questions should I ask the seller.

Thanks.

 

[Policeluger]

I think I saw this on GB??, any way a Weimer period police, and as you noted repo grips, as this is not in the collector grade, makes me belive you want a shooter, so as to that point, bore condition would be important, really it is important for collector grade also, but at best this is a $600 gun and that is delivered to your door....at least my two cents worth.

 

[Guest]

Thanks Policeluger. Can you tell me what markings show it's police pistol? Is it simply by the date, since it was pre-WWI?

 

[Ron Smith]

Kevin, The presence of the sear safety. The small flat bar on top of the sideplate visible in the last photo. A police mandated safety device to prevent accidental discharge during disassembly.

It's not Pre-WWI. WWI began in 1914.It probably saw service in WWI as a military pistol and was reworked for police issue in the 1920s.

Ron

 

[Guest]

Sorry, blonde moment on dates...

Thanks Ron.

 

[Ron Smith]

Kevin, Check your e-mail. Ron

 

[donmaus]

Kevin,

Any marks on the front grip strap?