DWM cal.30 identification

Clog · 03-06-2018, 01:08 PM

I purchased this Luger about thirty years ago . The dealer had it
tagged as a "1922 Commercial". Does that agree with the photos?

HerrKaiser · 03-06-2018, 01:32 PM

From what we can see, yes. But the more pictures you can post of markings, the better we can try to conform this for you.

mrerick · 03-06-2018, 07:08 PM

I date my mid "m" block pistol to 1923 so this one from the "p" block is more likely from 1926.

These would be called "DWM Alphabet Commercial" pistols.

You have a nice one that looks well cared for.

The commercial 7.65mm Luger post WW-I pistols were made with 5 numeric digit serial numbers through about 1920, and then converted after sn 92000 in mid 1921 to the military style 4 numeric digit, one suffix letter format.

They started with suffix letter "i" at that time. These were produced through the 1920's through about the "s" block by 1929.

In about 1930 the DWM production line was dismantled and moved from Berlin to Mauser's Oberndorf facility.

We have a useful FAQ document available free from this site. Just follow the FAQ link at the top of pages.

Marc

Clog · 03-11-2018, 12:10 PM

Marc
Thanks for the info on my Luger, and for directing me to the Commercial FAC. Lots of good info there,especially with photos and drawings. Great site!!!

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Clog New User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Rocky Mount, Missouri Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	DWM cal.30 identification I purchased this Luger about thirty years ago . The dealer had it tagged as a "1922 Commercial". Does that agree with the photos? Attached Thumbnails

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	I date my mid "m" block pistol to 1923 so this one from the "p" block is more likely from 1926. These would be called "DWM Alphabet Commercial" pistols. You have a nice one that looks well cared for. The commercial 7.65mm Luger post WW-I pistols were made with 5 numeric digit serial numbers through about 1920, and then converted after sn 92000 in mid 1921 to the military style 4 numeric digit, one suffix letter format. They started with suffix letter "i" at that time. These were produced through the 1920's through about the "s" block by 1929. In about 1930 the DWM production line was dismantled and moved from Berlin to Mauser's Oberndorf facility. We have a useful FAQ document available free from this site. Just follow the FAQ link at the top of pages. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 848 Thanks: 784 Thanked 861 Times in 411 Posts	From what we can see, yes. But the more pictures you can post of markings, the better we can try to conform this for you.

03-11-2018, 12:10 PM	#4
Clog New User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Rocky Mount, Missouri Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Marc Thanks for the info on my Luger, and for directing me to the Commercial FAC. Lots of good info there,especially with photos and drawings. Great site!!!