GERMAN MILITARY P08 9MM LUGER (9x19 PARA)

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 706452



Imperial German DWM 1915 Luger P08 – 9mm (Matching Small Parts)
Up for sale is a highly desirable piece of military history: an Imperial German Luger P08 manufactured by DWM (Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken) in 1915. This World War I combat veteran features the iconic toggle-lock action and carries a beautiful, honest patina that tells the story of its century-long history.
This specimen stands out due to its high level of visible matching components, featuring the serial number 3131 (or matching last-two digits 31) stamped across multiple primary and small parts.
Key Features & Details:
Manufacturer: DWM (Script logo crisp on the toggle link)
Year of Production: 1915 (Stamped clearly on the chamber receiver)
Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger)
Barrel Length: Standard 4-inch military barrel
Serial Number: 3131
Matching Components: Visible matching numbers (\"31\") present on the frame, receiver, side plate, takedown lever, and rear toggle link.
Grips: Classic checkered walnut grips showing honest handling wear with no major chips or cracks.
Magazine: Includes one correct-style wood-bottom magazine [is a different Serial Number on the Magazine].
Condition Assessment:
Finish: Honest, original-style bluing showing typical holster wear on the high edges, sideplate, and muzzle. Shows an authentic, uncleaned look with light thinning and patina consistent with a genuine WWI battlefield sidearm.
Mechanics: The toggle action cycles smoothly, lockup is Very tight, and the trigger mechanism operates as it should.
Bore: Bright with sharp rifling
Collector Notes:
Lugers dated 1915 represent the height of Imperial German wartime production before some manufacturing shortcuts were introduced later in the war. Finding one with this many matching small components—including the side plate and takedown lever—makes it an excellent addition to any WWI or military firearms collection.


Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: GERMAN MILITARY
Model: P08
Caliber Info: 9MM LUGER (9x19 PARA)
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 4" BARREL
Action: SEMI AUTOMATIC
Finish: blued

Price: $2,499.99
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