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Fine WWI Period DWM Model P.08 German Luger w/2 Matching Magazines
Guns International #: 103410241 Seller's Inventory #: L535
Category: Luger Pistols - Military Pistols - German
Seller's Information
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Seller: lope
Company: Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities
Member Since: 1/28/11
State: Connecticut
Country: United States
Premium Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Bank Check, Money Order, Personal Check
About Us: We are Tom LoPiano and John R. (Jay) Hansen Jr. owners of Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities. We specialize in fine and unusual collectible firearms and military items of all types and time periods. Modern firearms, Curio & Relic and antique. Civil War a specialty as well as German lugers. From flintlock arms and edged weapons of the Revolutionary war to arms manufactured in the present- we actively buy and sell all firearms related collectibles, documents and autographs, photographs, uniforms, old newspapers, collectible ammunition, swords, decoys, etc. Retail shop open to public for buyers as well as customers who wish to sell. Appraisals for estates conducted for a fee. Free verbal appraisals to all visitors.
Description:
Fine WWI Period DWM Model P.08 German Luger w/2 Matching Magazines
This is a highly desirable 1918-dated DWM (Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken) P.08 Luger pistol, a classic World War I-era German military sidearm chambered in 9mm Parabellum with a standard 4-inch barrel. Dated 1918 with two matching magazines just acquired from a prestigious collection and offered by Hansen & Hansen the oldest firearms dealer in Connecticut. Acquired decades ago, it was obtained from the individual who is the longtime editor of the German luger section of Fjestad's Blue Book of Gun Values. This specimen with 4" barrel is ALL ORIGINAL and in exceptional condition.
Produced toward the end of the war, these late-production DWM Lugers often exhibit excellent craftsmanship despite wartime pressures. The serial number 4644d places it in the typical range for 1918 military issues, which commonly feature letter suffixes.
Serial number 4644d the pistol retains 87-90% plus original blue overall. It retains almost all of its straw colors in appropriate places as well as fire blue on parts. The two magazines have correct wooden thumbpieces marked with the matching serial numbers on each bases. Bore is excellent. Certainly this luger would occupy a lofty place in any luger collection. Along with the pistol will be included a documentation letter from Hansen & Hansen denoting its provenance from the former personage.
Key highlights of this specimen include:
- All-original condition with 87-90%+ remaining original blued finish — exceptional for a over-100-year-old wartime pistol, where wear from service is common.
- Retains nearly full straw-colored small parts (from heat-treatment hardening) and fire-blued components.
- Excellent bore indicates minimal use or careful preservation.
- Comes with two original matching magazines — both with wooden base plugs correctly serial-numbered to 4644d. Dual matching mags are rare and substantially increase value, as most surviving examples have mismatched or replacement magazines.
The pistol's chain of ownership traces back decades to a prominent figure: the longtime contributing editor for the German Luger section in S.P. Fjestad's Blue Book of Gun Values (the industry's standard reference for firearm valuations and identification).
Late WWI DWM Lugers in this condition — fully original, high finish retention, and dual matching mags are prized among advanced collectors. They represent one of the iconic handguns of the 20th century, known for elegant toggle-lock design and historical significance as the primary German officer's sidearm in both world wars.
This example would indeed stand out in any serious Luger collection, potentially commanding a premium due to its rarity and condition. L535
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PLEASE CALL DALIA AT 203-257-5256 TO GIVE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION. Also, please view our at hansenguns. Click on "Online Catalog" and see All OF OUR ITEMS LISTED CONSECUTIVELY on or search online on that site with the ID “lope”...... OFFERED ONLINE AND AVAILABLE IN OUR RETAIL GALLERY IN SOUTHPORT, CT. Visit us also on Facebook at ://facebook/hansenguns/?fref=ts. We also own and/or operate Hansen Cartridge Co. and the Ruger Collectors Assc.(RCA). Hansen & Hansen wishes to expedite each order received, however we ship 80-100 items weekly, therefore orders paid by money orders or bank checks are cleared for shipping 5-7 days after deposited funds show in our account. Shipping date is scheduled ONLY AFTER VERIFICATION TAKES PLACE AND FFL/C&R IS RECEIVED (IF APPLIES). This is 5-7 days after WE receive order by mail - NOT customer date mailed and postmarked and after credit card funds are posted. Credit card orders exceeding $500 must be cleared through customer’s bank before shipping. Personal checks are accepted but orders are held UP TO 3 WEEKS after deposit of funds before items released for shipping. IF you have special instructions or require overnight or expedited shipping please advise at time of ordering and we will gladly prioritize shipping FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THIS IS OUR POLICY and we encourage s to PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR POLICY BEFORE . We would be pleased to answer ANY questions by phone (our toll free number is 1-800-571-7337 or e-mail cwlopiaol.
Visit our RETAIL GALLERY IN SOUTHPORT, CT. Visit us also on Facebook at ://facebook/hansenguns/?fref=ts. We also own and/or operate Hansen Cartridge Co. and the Ruger Collectors Assc.(RCA). Hansen & Hansen wishes to expedite each order received, however we ship 80-100 items weekly, therefore orders paid by money orders or bank checks are cleared for shipping 5-7 days after deposited funds show in our account. Shipping date is scheduled ONLY AFTER VERIFICATION TAKES PLACE AND FFL/C&R IS RECEIVED (IF APPLIES). This is 5-7 days after WE receive order by mail - NOT customer date mailed and postmarked and after credit card funds are posted. Credit card orders exceeding $500 must be cleared through customer’s bank before shipping. Personal checks are accepted but orders are held UP TO 3 WEEKS after deposit of funds before items released for shipping. IF you have special instructions or require overnight or expedited shipping please advise at time of ordering and we will gladly prioritize shipping FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THIS IS OUR POLICY and we encourage potential buyers to PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR POLICY BEFORE . We would be pleased to answer ANY questions by phone (our toll free number is 1-800-571-7337 or e-mail cwlopiaol.
Price: $4,750.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger, 9x19mm NATO)