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DWM German LUGER P.08 7.65x21mm .30 Caliber PISTOL Pre-WWII C&R TREATY of VERSAILLES Weimar
Guns International #: 102593160 Seller's Inventory #: 230202
Category: Luger 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
Phone: (314) 707-7373
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Description:
DWM German LUGER P.08 7.65x21mm .30 Caliber PISTOL Pre-WWII C&R
TREATY of VERSAILLES Weimar
Here we present a C&R German DWM (Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken) Luger Pistol, made circa the 1930s in Berlin, Germany. 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.
During the interwar period between World War I and World War II, most Lugers 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 “MADE IN GERMANY” marked frame. 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 overall condition is very good. Original finish. The numbers match. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The grips are solid.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 3-3/4 inches.
Caliber: 7.65x21mm (.30 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.
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$2350
#230202
SOLD
Antique: Yes