DWM 1914 L P08 - just arrived

DonVoigt · 11-25-2018, 03:57 PM

I received my early Christmas, late birthday, and probably next year present this week- an elusive 1914 dated DWM L P08 or Artillery luger.

Not many of few of these produced by DWM in 1914 have survived: of the maybe 750-1500 made, only some three dozen are known, the rest lost to the attrition of two world wars, conversion to 4" and police modified pistols and the passing of some 104 years.

This example , serial 869, has seen its own trial, the side plate is replaced and not numbered, and the grips are not matching. The original numbered magazines are long gone, but it has a nice DWM mag present.

The standard 4" P 08 and the L Po8 were numbered in same serial range in 1914, from 1 to about 8400c. L P08 are known from serial number 38 to 1612. 1914 L P08 examples observed all have the three crown/S acceptance/proof markings on the right chamber.

If anyone has a 1914 DWM L P08 they want to "show", please feel free to add it here; but no "Erfurts" please, lets keep it clean.

George Anderson · 11-25-2018, 04:43 PM

Mrs. Voigt's little boy Donny's going to be a very happy camper. I have your side plate.

lugerholsterrepair · 11-25-2018, 06:48 PM

There is joy in mudville tonight! Talk about early Christmas, late birthday, and probably next year present!

beachbaker · 11-25-2018, 07:50 PM

Nice catch Don and having the right sideplate is sweet. Curt

DonVoigt · 11-25-2018, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Anderson

Mrs. Voigt's little boy Donny's going to be a very happy camper. I have your side plate.

You are correct George,

Now Please

, give my side plate back.

I'll be in touch.

Thanks, to all for their comments.

Douglas Jr. · 12-15-2018, 08:47 PM

You must had been a good boy this year!
Congratulations!

DonVoigt · 12-15-2018, 08:56 PM

Thanks Doug.
A sad update though, George's "69" side plate turned out to be a "59"- though in the dark it looked a lot like a "69".

So if anyone has or spots a real "69" please let me know.

k98mike · 12-16-2018, 09:12 AM

Very impressive!

TCguy · 10-21-2019, 06:43 PM

Your information was helpful I have a 1914 DWM and I did not know they were really rare.

Doubs · 10-21-2019, 08:39 PM

Right number; wrong font.

TCguy · 02-28-2021, 02:11 PM

My 1914 DWM is 677 All matching except magazine.

DonVoigt · 02-28-2021, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TCguy

My 1914 DWM is 677 All matching except magazine.

Start a new thread and show us Pictures!

TCguy · 07-15-2021, 04:54 PM

Don, I'll take pictures of my 1914 Artillery if you will post them. If you will post, do you want me to show all areas with the last two numbers? I also have snail drum whose serial number starts with 677 xx but was told by Jerry (on this site) years ago that my Artillery precedes snail drums. The shoulder stock is also serial numbered but not even close to 677.
Regards Charlie AKA TC Guy

lugerholsterrepair · 07-15-2021, 05:03 PM

I also have snail drum whose serial number starts with 677 xx but was told by Jerry (on this site) years ago that my Artillery precedes snail drums. That doesn't mean a 1914 Artillery couldn't use one! Just had to wait a little...

11-25-2018, 03:57 PM	#1
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,442 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	DWM 1914 L P08 - just arrived I received my early Christmas, late birthday, and probably next year present this week- an elusive 1914 dated DWM L P08 or Artillery luger. Not many of few of these produced by DWM in 1914 have survived: of the maybe 750-1500 made, only some three dozen are known, the rest lost to the attrition of two world wars, conversion to 4" and police modified pistols and the passing of some 104 years. This example , serial 869, has seen its own trial, the side plate is replaced and not numbered, and the grips are not matching. The original numbered magazines are long gone, but it has a nice DWM mag present. The standard 4" P 08 and the L Po8 were numbered in same serial range in 1914, from 1 to about 8400c. L P08 are known from serial number 38 to 1612. 1914 L P08 examples observed all have the three crown/S acceptance/proof markings on the right chamber. If anyone has a 1914 DWM L P08 they want to "show", please feel free to add it here; but no "Erfurts" please, lets keep it clean. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

11-25-2018, 06:48 PM	#3
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	There is joy in mudville tonight! Talk about early Christmas, late birthday, and probably next year present! __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

11-25-2018, 07:50 PM	#4
beachbaker Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: california Posts: 135 Thanks: 27 Thanked 106 Times in 29 Posts	Nice catch Don and having the right sideplate is sweet. Curt __________________ Curt

12-15-2018, 08:56 PM	#7
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,442 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Thanks Doug. A sad update though, George's "69" side plate turned out to be a "59"- though in the dark it looked a lot like a "69". So if anyone has or spots a real "69" please let me know. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

12-16-2018, 09:12 AM	#8
k98mike User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 141 Thanks: 280 Thanked 48 Times in 30 Posts	Nice! Very impressive!

11-25-2018, 04:43 PM	#2
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,529 Times in 787 Posts	Mrs. Voigt's little boy Donny's going to be a very happy camper. I have your side plate.

12-15-2018, 08:47 PM	#6
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	You must had been a good boy this year! Congratulations!

10-21-2019, 06:43 PM	#9
TCguy User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Oregon Posts: 22 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Your information was helpful I have a 1914 DWM and I did not know they were really rare.

10-21-2019, 08:39 PM	#10
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,700 Thanks: 792 Thanked 1,692 Times in 555 Posts	Right number; wrong font.

02-28-2021, 02:11 PM	#11
TCguy User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Oregon Posts: 22 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	My 1914 DWM is 677 All matching except magazine.

07-15-2021, 04:54 PM	#13
TCguy User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Oregon Posts: 22 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Don, I'll take pictures of my 1914 Artillery if you will post them. If you will post, do you want me to show all areas with the last two numbers? I also have snail drum whose serial number starts with 677 xx but was told by Jerry (on this site) years ago that my Artillery precedes snail drums. The shoulder stock is also serial numbered but not even close to 677. Regards Charlie AKA TC Guy

07-15-2021, 05:03 PM	#14
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	I also have snail drum whose serial number starts with 677 xx but was told by Jerry (on this site) years ago that my Artillery precedes snail drums. That doesn't mean a 1914 Artillery couldn't use one! Just had to wait a little... __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."