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![]() NICE Blank Chamber DWM German LUGER P.08 7.65mm Semi-Automatic PISTOL C&R COMMERCIAL Luger with LEATHER HOLSTER Guns International #: 102324875 Seller's Inventory #: 228360 Category: DWM 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: 1062 Total Number of Listings: 42414 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: NICE Blank Chamber DWM German LUGER P.08 7.65mm Semi-Automatic PISTOL C&R COMMERCIAL Luger with LEATHER HOLSTER Here we present a C&R German Blank Chamber DWM (Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken) Pistole Parabellum P.08 Luger Pistol, made circa the late 1930s in Berlin. Basing his design off Hugo Borchardt’s seminal C93, Georg Luger successfully brought Borchardt’s work to practical 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. In 1900 the United States ordered 1,000 Lugers in 7.65x21mm Parabellum, or .30 Luger, for infantry and cavalry trials. It received pushback from soldiers that said the caliber was too small and the firearm itself was unreliable. Which, in turn, led to DMW developing the 9mm caliber version of the Luger shortly thereafter. The “Crown over N” proof mark is marked on this pistol. The Crown over N is a German pre-World War II proof mark used before April 1, 1940. The "N" indicates that the gun has been proofed with "nitro" or smokeless powder. During the interwar period between World War I and World War II, most Luger pistols were chambered in 7.65mm. The reason for this is that immediately after World War I the German government was forced under the Treaty of Versailles to dispose of their 9mm pistols, so they re-barreled them in the smaller 7.65mm parabellum and large numbers were sold off commercially and to foreign governments. Also, manufacturers such as DWM weren’t allowed to produce 9mm weapons, thus the smaller 7.65mm chambering. Although, as Germany neared World War II in the late 1930s, they weren’t paying much attention to the Treaty of Versailles anymore. That’s when DWM began chambering their pistols back in the larger 9mm cartridge. The top of the toggle is marked “DWM”, and “GERMANY” marked frame. The overall condition is very good. Refinished. The action is excellent. The bore is clean and bright with great rifling. The grips are solid. The numbers match. The holster is in good condition. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic. Barrel is 3-1/2 inches. Caliber: 7.65x21mm Luger Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic. Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $2350 #228360 SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes |