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Commercial INTERWAR DWM German LUGER P.08 7.65mm Semi-Automatic PISTOL C&R “CROWN/N” Proofed; TREATY OF VERSAILLES Caliber
Guns International #: 102493775 Seller's Inventory #: 226568
Category: DWM Pistols - Military Pistols - German
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
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Description:
Commercial INTERWAR DWM German LUGER P.08 7.65mm Semi-Automatic PISTOL C&R
“CROWN/N” Proofed; TREATY OF VERSAILLES Caliber
Here we present a C&R German Commercial DWM (Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken) Pistole Parabellum P.08 Luger Pistol, made circa the 1920s-30s 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.
The barrel is what is commonly called a "1920 Commercial". 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.
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 both World Wars. The top of the toggle is marked “DWM”, and “GERMANY” marked frame.
The overall condition is near fine. Original finish. The action is excellent. The bore is in good condition with strong rifling. The numbers match. The grips are in good condition.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 3-3/4 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.
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$2100
#226568
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes