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German DWM M23 Luger, 7.65mm (aka .30 Luger) Semi-Automatic Pistol (Redesigned P08 Luger)
Guns International #: 103626830 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Handguns - European Pistols - Luger Pistols
Seller's Information
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Seller: JDP
Company: Barboursville Arms, LLC
Member Since: 10/12/14
First Name: Jerry
Last Name: Pownall
State: Virginia
Zip: 22923
Country: United States
Phone: (540) 207-0597
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 66
Total Number of Listings: 313
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Cash, Check, USPS Money Order
Description:
This DWM Luger (M-23) was made in German for the Finnish Army between 1920 and 1929. It is chambered in 7.62mm (aka .30 Luger) and has a 4-inch barrel.
After World War I, Germany was prohibited from manufacturing and selling military weaponry. Among specific prohibitions were pistol with barrels greater than 100 mm (four inches) and pistols chambered in 9mm caliber. During that time, Finland was in need of pistols for its military and police and was interested in the German Luger. So, beginning in 1920, Germany modified the Luger P08 design to stay within the prohibition specifications and begun manufacturing and selling them to Finland and did so until 1929. Finland redesignated those guns as the M-23 and stamped them all with a boxed ‘SA’, Finland’s acceptance stamp. Some 10,000 were sold to Finland by 1929.
Like the other Lugers sold to Finland, this pistol has few markings. The top of the toggle train is stamped with the manufacturer’s name, DWM (Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken). On the left side of the frame, just before the barrel, is a crown over the letter N, German commercial nitro proof mark used before WWII. Just behind this proof mark are the boxed letters ‘SA’, Finland’s acceptance mark. On the bottom of the frame, just forward of the trigger guard and under the barrel is the serial number, 7554. Just forward of the serial number, but on the bottom of the barrel this same serial number is stamped again. The crown over the letter ‘N’ appears again just forward that serial number. Forward of that, again on the bottom of the barrel, are two stamped lines. The first line reads, “CAI ST A VT”. This is the stamp of the U.S. importer - Century Arms International, St. Albans, Vermont. The second line reads, “M-23 GER 7.65 PARA.” Above the safety lever on the left side of the pistol is stamped “GESIGHERT”. On the bottom of the takedown lever (left side of pistol), is stamped ”39”. On the side plate (left side of the pistol) is stamped “99”. On the rear of the toggle train, just below the rear sight, is stamped “99”. These three numbers should be the same as the last two numbers of the serial, but they are not. Obviously, this pistol contains parts from other Lugers.
Apart having a few parts from other Lugers, overall, this gun is in excellent condition – 95 percent. It retains almost all of it original, with scattered scraps and marrs, especially on the left side of the frame. There is also wear on the high parts and corners of the frame. The checkering on the walnut grips are beginning to get smooth, especially on the right panel. The left panel checkering is still well defined. There is one small shallow gouge on the bottom front of the left panel. The magazine is not original to this gun. It looks almost new. The barrel is most surprising; it is bright and shiny, very good condition. The muzzle show a little holster on the right side. I think the gun was most carried and fired little.
The pistol comes with one original magazine. There are no box, papers, or other accessories.
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The buyer pays USPS Priority mail ($25) and insurance ($26.95).
The fastest way to get this pistol is to pay with USPS (U.S. Postal Service) money orders, as they are like cash. I will ship the gun immediately upon receipt of USPS money orders and an FFL. I will also accept a personal check or other type money, as well as bank checks and cashier's checks, but I will hold the gun until it clears my bank; this includes bank checks and cashier’s checks. I do not accept credit cards, debit cards, or PayPal.
Check or money order must be made out to Jerry Pownall.
If you wish to contact me, please "Email Seller". I will answer your questions, explain the purchase / transfer process, and provide my mailing address. I am available any time, except Friday evenings and Saturdays. I will return emails Saturday evening.
Price: $1,800.00