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**DWM P08 Luger Manufactured 1915
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Sold
$850
Timed Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Location
Cincinnati
Description

**DWM P08 Luger Manufactured 1915

9mm Para. 3.9" barrel length. SN: 8719p. Blued metal refinish with straw colored and niter blued small parts mounting replaced checkered walnut grips. Short recoil operated internal striker fired toggle action autoloading pistol fed by detachable single stack magazines. Toggle link shows the DWM logo for Deutsche-Waffen und Munitionsfabriken, the chief manufacturer of P08 pistols during World War I. Date on the barrel extension reads 1915 with the barrel displaying a bore gauge reading of 8,83. Right barrel extension is struck with the WWI German {Reichsadler} marking along with three {Crown/Gothic Letter} inspection markings. Extractor shows the standard GELADEN marking with the safety struck GESICHERT. Serial numbers match on the majority of components, but the grips have been replaced, and the pistol comes with a non matching magazine. Magazine features a nickel plated body and wood base plug.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
Good as Refinished. Bore is Frosty with light pitting through the grooves. Blued metal finish shows some light edgewear to the forward frame and triggerguard with some further internal cycling wear. Straw colored parts show some loss of finish with light pitting on the safety and takedown catch. Item shows some light pitting to the barrel extension that has been filled in by reblue. Grips are replacements and show only light handling wear. Magazine retains much of its finish with the base plug displaying some light scratches.
Quantity
1