1917 DWM P.08 WWI Luger 9mm All Matching KU & Simson Weimar Reissue Proofs

Description:
MANUFACTURER: DEUTSCHE WAFFEN- UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN (DWM)
MODEL: P.08 LUGER
ISSUE DATE: 1917
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: IMPERIAL GERMANY
SERIAL NUMBER: 485
MANUFACTURER CODE: DWM (FULL COMMERCIAL ROLL MARK)
WAFFENAMT / PROOFS: IMPERIAL CROWN ACCEPTANCE PROOFS; KU BARREL PROOF (WEIMAR KAMMERSTEMPEL UNTERSUCHUNG PROOF); SIMSON TOGGLE PROOF (WEIMAR SIMSON & CO., SUHL REWORK ACCEPTANCE)
ISSUED BRANCH: GERMAN ARMY (HEER)
CONFLICT DEPLOYMENT: WORLD WAR I
PROVENANCE/RECORDS: ORIGINAL WWI SERVICE WITH DOCUMENTED WEIMAR-ERA RE-ISSUE MARKINGS
ARMORY/INSPECTION MARKS: IMPERIAL CROWN/LETTER INSPECTION STAMPS WITH LATER SIMSON REWORK MARKS
CALIBER: 9MM LUGER 
CAPACITY: 8+1 ROUNDS
BARREL LENGTH: 3.94"
BARREL FEATURES: IMPERIAL PROOFED AND WEIMAR RE-PROOFED
RIFLING: RIGHT-HAND TWIST
OPERATING SYSTEM: SHORT-RECOIL, TOGGLE-LOCK
ACTION: SEMI-AUTO
TRIGGER: SINGLE-ACTION
IRON SIGHTS: FRONT BLADE / FIXED REAR NOTCH
FRAME: STEEL 
GRIP: CHECKERED WOOD GRIPS
FIREARM FINISH: ORIGINAL MILITARY BLUE WITH STRAWED CONTROLS
CONDITION: GOOD
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: ALL MATCHING COMPONENTS INCLUDING MAGAZINE; WEIMAR RE-ISSUE PROOFS; ORIGINAL TOGGLE AND BARREL CONFIGURATION
WHAT’S INCLUDED: PISTOL & MATCHING SERIAL MAGAZINE

This 1917 DWM P.08 Luger represents a classic late–World War I production pistol issued to the Imperial German Army during the height of the conflict. By 1917, the P.08 had fully replaced earlier service pistols, becoming the standard sidearm for officers and enlisted specialists alike. DWM’s wartime output is prized for its balance of prewar craftsmanship and battle-proven service history.

The P.08’s iconic short-recoil, toggle-lock operating system delivers a uniquely smooth shooting impulse and mechanical precision. Its single-action trigger and fixed barrel contribute to excellent inherent accuracy, while the all-steel construction ensured durability under harsh trench warfare conditions. This design became one of the most recognizable military pistols of the 20th century.

This example displays correct Imperial crown inspection proofs alongside later Weimar-era re-issue markings, including a KU proof on the barrel and a Simson acceptance proof on the toggle. These marks document official postwar inspection and refurbishment, a common and historically correct process as Germany reissued WWI arms during the interwar period. The presence of these proofs confirms legitimate armory handling rather than postwar commercial alteration. 

This pistol bears correct Weimar-era re-issue markings, including a KU barrel proof and a Simson acceptance mark on the toggle, documenting official post–World War I inspection and refurbishment. Following the Treaty of Versailles, surviving Imperial Lugers were returned to government armories, where they were evaluated, repaired as needed, and reissued for continued service. Simson & Co. of Suhl was the only firm authorized to perform this work, making these marks fully legitimate military acceptances rather than commercial or postwar alterations. The presence of these proofs confirms documented continued German service into the interwar period and adds an important second chapter to the pistol’s military history. The pistol also displays correct Imperial crown inspection proofs.

All serialized components, including the magazine, match the pistol, a critical value driver for serious Luger collectors. All-matching WWI DWM examples with documented re-issue proofs are increasingly difficult to locate, especially in honest, unmolested condition. This configuration offers both wartime originality and verified continued service history.

With its deep military blue, crisp markings, and unmistakable Luger profile, this pistol embodies the mechanical artistry of Imperial German arms production. It stands as both a tangible artifact of World War I and a cornerstone piece for any advanced German military collection. Ownership of a matching DWM P.08 like this represents a direct connection to one of history’s most iconic service pistols.

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger, 9x19mm NATO)
Manufacturer: DWM
Model: P.08 LUGER
Serial Number: 485
Barrel Length: 4.9
Bore Info: STRONG
Condition: GOOD
Metal Condition: GOOD
Bore Condition: GOOD
Manufacture Date: 1917

Price: $1,999.99
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