Guns International #: 102021958
Seller's Inventory #: 3493283

Category - DWM Pistols - Luger Pistols

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DWM Pistols
Luger Pistols

DWM 1917 Artillery Luger

Description:
The adoption of the Lange Pistol 08 or LP 08, known as the "Artillery Luger", was authorized by the Kaiser on 2 July 1913. This P08 variation was equipped with a 200 mm (7.9 in) barrel, an 8-position tangent rear sight (calibrated to 800 meters (870 yd)) and a board-type shoulder stock with an attached leather holster. In the event of close combat, the pistol was intended to be used as a carbine with the shoulder stock attached to a lug mounted on the heel of the pistol frame. When set for long range use the rear sight element visibly moves to the left to compensate for spin drift. While initially intended for use by German artillery units who could not be encumbered by the long and heavy K.98 rifle, the LP 08 was also used by Aviation units (prior to equipping aircraft with machine guns) as well as the infantry, primarily on the Western front during World War I. Stormtrooper infantry units frequently employed the Artillery Luger. Production of the LP 08 ended in 1918 with the end of the war. 9mm Luger

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Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Very Good
Bore Condition: Very Good
Barrels: 7 3/4
Triggers: Original Trigger
Weight: 2 lbs 3 ozs
Sights: Ladder Rear Sight
Item Location: Tulalip, WA