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WEIMAR Inter-World War Luger 1920 Pistol by DWM Guns International #: 100808992 Seller's Inventory #: 21662 Category: Handguns - German Pistols - Luger Pistols Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: AncestryGunsLLC Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16 State: Missouri Zip: 65203 Country: United States Phone: (314) 707-7373 International Phone: 314-707-7373 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1567 Total Number of Listings: 30377 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: German DWM Luger 1920 Commercial Pistol in 7.65 Weimar Republic, Inter-World War Production Pistol Here we present a Weimar Era German DWM (Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken) 1920 Commercial Luger Pistol, made between the two World Wars, circa the 1920s in Berlin. Basing his design off Hugo Borchardt’s seminal C93, Georg Luger successfully brought Borchardt’s work to practical and productive fruition. While finding buyers for the C93 seemed an exercise in futility, the new Luger Pistol found many countries eager to test it and even adopt it. There are many variations in this field of collecting, but relatively few major changes in overall design from beginning to end. The Luger is certainly one of the most iconic firearms in history, made so by its association with Germany during the World Wars. After the Great War, with the Treaty of Versailles, the Allies imposed limits on German arms production as well as the size of the military among other things. Two of these restrictions were 1) that the barrel length be less than 100mm, and 2) the caliber had to be less than 9mm. DWM was barely holding on after the war ended, especially since their biggest buyer, Germany, was defeated, broke and highly regulated. To regain their feet, they began assembling military pistol parts for export and commercial sale. This model is known as the 1920 Commercial Pistol and it had the intended effect of putting DWM back on its feet financially. It also had the effect of helping Germany re-arm during the interwar period. This is one such specimen made for export. It is chambered for the 7.65 Luger, fulfilling the sub-9mm requirement, and it has a barrel length of 3-5/8 inches (92mm), also meeting the Treaty’s expectations. The extractor also acts as a loaded chamber indicator and is marked “GELADEN”. The safety is marked “GESICHERT”. The top of the toggle is marked with the “DWM” logo. The front of the frame is marked “GERMANY”. A “Crown/N” proof mark is found on the left side of the frame, the underside of the barrel and the toggle. This gun does feature a provision for a detachable shoulder stock. The overall condition of this piece is fine. The original rust blue is 90%+ and the straw colors are nearly complete. The markings are clear and legible. The walnut stocks retain sharp checkering and remain in fine condition. The serial numbers match apart from the barrel and the rear toggle link (the barrel and toggle link numbers match each other). The bore is very good. The action is excellent. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic. Barrel is 3-5/8 inches in length. Caliber: 7.65 Luger (.30 Luger, 7.65x21 Parabellum) The bore is very good and the action is in excellent condition. Overall condition as seen in photos. Here is a superbly conditioned, between the World Wars Luger, perfect for your collection. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL. Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $2000 #21662 SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes |