Weimar Republic German DWM P.08 Luger No-Date Commercial .30 Luger Crown N

Description:
MANUFACTURER: DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN (DWM)
MODEL: P.08 LUGER (NO-DATE COMMERCIAL)
ISSUE DATE: POST-1921 (COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: GERMANY (WEIMAR REPUBLIC)
SERIAL NUMBER: 2803
MANUFACTURER CODE: DWM
WAFFENAMT / PROOFS: CROWN/N (GERMAN NITRO PROOF)
ISSUED BRANCH: COMMERCIAL / CIVILIAN MARKET
PROVENANCE/RECORDS: STANDARD COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION
ARMORY/INSPECTION MARKS: CROWN/N PROOFS APPLIED POST-1921
CALIBER: 7.65MM LUGER (.30 LUGER)
CAPACITY: 8 ROUNDS
BARREL LENGTH: 3.90"
BARREL FEATURES: FIXED BARREL WITH STEPPED PROFILE
RIFLING: 4-GROOVE, RIGHT-HAND TWIST
OPERATING SYSTEM: SHORT-RECOIL, TOGGLE-LOCK
ACTION: SEMI-AUTO
TRIGGER: SINGLE-ACTION
IRON SIGHTS: FRONT BLADE / REAR V-NOTCH
FRAME: STEEL FRAME
GRIP: CHECKERED WOOD GRIPS
FIREARM FINISH: COMMERCIAL BLUE
CONDITION: GOOD
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: MATCHING MAGAZINE, COMMERCIAL SAFETY MARKINGS
WHAT’S INCLUDED: PISTOL & MAGAZINE

This DWM-manufactured P.08 Luger represents the classic no-date commercial pattern produced after 1921, chambered in the original 7.65mm (.30 Luger) cartridge favored on the civilian market. These pistols were produced under Weimar-era commercial regulations and were not military-accepted arms. The absence of a chamber date and the presence of Crown/N proofs firmly place this example in postwar commercial production.

The P.08’s short-recoil toggle-lock system is a defining hallmark of German firearms engineering. In 7.65mm Luger, the design is exceptionally smooth-shooting, with reduced recoil and excellent mechanical accuracy. The fixed barrel and single-action trigger contribute to the pistol’s reputation for precision and refined handling.

Crown/N nitro proofs indicate official German proofing for smokeless powder after 1921, a requirement for all commercial arms. DWM commercial Lugers from this period are known for their clean machining, deep commercial blue finish, and attention to detail. The matching serial number and matching magazine significantly enhance collector desirability.

No-date commercial Lugers in .30 Luger are increasingly scarce, as many were later converted to 9mm or saw heavy civilian use. This pistol stands as a strong representative of intact interwar commercial production.

Elegant, mechanical, and unmistakably German, this P.08 reflects the craftsmanship that made the Luger an icon worldwide. The slender barrel profile and classic toggle assembly give the .30 Luger variant a refined visual balance. It remains a cornerstone collectible with enduring historical and aesthetic appeal.

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Handgun Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger, 9x19mm NATO)
Manufacturer: DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN (DWM)
Model: P.08 LUGER
Serial Number: 2803
Barrel Length: 3.90
Bore Info: Strong
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good
Manufacture Date: POST-1921

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