1914 commercial ?

Dave Sanders · 12-21-2004, 08:43 PM

I ran into a luger today and wondered if I was right in my thinking. It was a DWM with all matching numbers except the toggle and fireing pin which were the same number. All other parts were matched to a different set of numbers, but all the same number. Germany was stamped on the take down lever. The barrel was same number as all the other lower parts. The chamber was dates very faintl 1914 date, almost like it was buffed off. The guy was very sure it was a 30 luger caliber. My question is were all exported luger in this shape made to 30 luger? Was that a Versailles treaty requirement? It almost looked as if the barrel didn't match the rest of the gun in looks, but was numbered right. Were barrels switched like that for export. Thanks in advance for any answers.
Dave

12-21-2004, 08:43 PM	#1
Dave Sanders User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hamer, Idaho Posts: 283 Thanks: 26 Thanked 43 Times in 22 Posts	1914 commercial ? I ran into a luger today and wondered if I was right in my thinking. It was a DWM with all matching numbers except the toggle and fireing pin which were the same number. All other parts were matched to a different set of numbers, but all the same number. Germany was stamped on the take down lever. The barrel was same number as all the other lower parts. The chamber was dates very faintl 1914 date, almost like it was buffed off. The guy was very sure it was a 30 luger caliber. My question is were all exported luger in this shape made to 30 luger? Was that a Versailles treaty requirement? It almost looked as if the barrel didn't match the rest of the gun in looks, but was numbered right. Were barrels switched like that for export. Thanks in advance for any answers. Dave