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·I recently inherited a Luger. I was hoping to gather some information on this board as to the origin or at least verify my findings.
Here is what I have gleaned:
1. Appears to the 1914 Military.
2. Mark on toggle is DWM (Duetsche Waffen Munitionsfabrik) made by Loewe's in Germany.
3.Mark on receiver in front of toggle is a 2-date stamp: 1917 and 1920.
4. Mark on barrel shows a crown with "RC" below it. Appears that this means it has been refurbished, probably in 1920 due to the second stamp. I don't know why it was refurbished.
5. All matching numbers appears on all parts, 9878.
6. German receiver proof marking, the Praktar G, a crown with the cursive letter G underneath.
7. German receiver proof marking, the eagle or something else with its wings pointing upward.
8. The lower case cursive letter L is stamped on the front of the trigger assembly just below the barrel.
Can someone verify what I have is a P08 Luger, variant made for German military, 1914?
Any other history I should know?
How much is it worth? It looks like it is in very good condition. All blueing, rifling and grips look good. (~$750-$1000?)
Thanks in advance for any help.
Joe
Here is what I have gleaned:
1. Appears to the 1914 Military.
2. Mark on toggle is DWM (Duetsche Waffen Munitionsfabrik) made by Loewe's in Germany.
3.Mark on receiver in front of toggle is a 2-date stamp: 1917 and 1920.
4. Mark on barrel shows a crown with "RC" below it. Appears that this means it has been refurbished, probably in 1920 due to the second stamp. I don't know why it was refurbished.
5. All matching numbers appears on all parts, 9878.
6. German receiver proof marking, the Praktar G, a crown with the cursive letter G underneath.
7. German receiver proof marking, the eagle or something else with its wings pointing upward.
8. The lower case cursive letter L is stamped on the front of the trigger assembly just below the barrel.
Can someone verify what I have is a P08 Luger, variant made for German military, 1914?
Any other history I should know?
How much is it worth? It looks like it is in very good condition. All blueing, rifling and grips look good. (~$750-$1000?)
Thanks in advance for any help.
Joe