DWM 1920 information please

Wigglesdabum · 04-10-2012, 07:30 PM

I really hope this is in the right section so I dont upset anyone. I am not sure if I should jump on this deal or not because of my lack of knowledge on lugers. Someone is selling a 1920 DWM luger with all matching serial numbers of 3883. He hasn't posted very clear pictures of the Luger yet and I am requesting more but here is the best one. It has a very good price but I am not sure if a pistol like this is commercial or military,(will the commercial models hold its value? Also it is chambered in 7.65 para. I dont see any markings on it at all.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...sdabum/525.jpg

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

alanint · 04-10-2012, 07:33 PM

Welcome to the forum!
The pistol is a commercial, not military gun and it has certainly been buffed and reblued, from what the photo seems to reveal.

What, exactly, is "a very good price"? This will allow members to give you further advice.

Wigglesdabum · 04-10-2012, 07:35 PM

he wants 750 and that comes with some ammo and dies to reload. does that help at all on if its a decent idea or not ?

mrerick · 04-10-2012, 08:24 PM

Hi Chris,

You should be able to get a .30 Luger commercial pistol (called 1923 Alphabet Commercial) in good original finish for that price.

I bought a nice one for $675 a couple of years ago.

Refinished, and in .30 Luger, I think that the price is high. It's not collectable and would be considered a shooter Luger. Perhaps $450 - $500 if in proper mechanical and shooting condition with original magazine.

Marc

Wigglesdabum · 04-10-2012, 08:24 PM

Ok thanks so much. I appreciate your help. Sorry about posting in the wrong forum.

wlyon · 04-10-2012, 10:41 PM

I agree with all the above. The straw parts have also, been blued. You can do better than this. If you plan on shooting your luger I would avoid 30 cal. It is a very good caliber but ammo is expensive compared to 9mm. Also a lot less market for these 20's lugers. If you can find one that hasn't been messed with and you don't mind the extra ammo price they are a nice commercial luger. Good hunting. Bill

04-10-2012, 07:30 PM	#1
Wigglesdabum User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	DWM 1920 information please I really hope this is in the right section so I dont upset anyone. I am not sure if I should jump on this deal or not because of my lack of knowledge on lugers. Someone is selling a 1920 DWM luger with all matching serial numbers of 3883. He hasn't posted very clear pictures of the Luger yet and I am requesting more but here is the best one. It has a very good price but I am not sure if a pistol like this is commercial or military,(will the commercial models hold its value? Also it is chambered in 7.65 para. I dont see any markings on it at all. http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...sdabum/525.jpg Any help would be greatly appreciated.

04-10-2012, 08:24 PM	#4
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	Hi Chris, You should be able to get a .30 Luger commercial pistol (called 1923 Alphabet Commercial) in good original finish for that price. I bought a nice one for $675 a couple of years ago. Refinished, and in .30 Luger, I think that the price is high. It's not collectable and would be considered a shooter Luger. Perhaps $450 - $500 if in proper mechanical and shooting condition with original magazine. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

04-10-2012, 10:41 PM	#6
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,637 Thanks: 3,174 Thanked 2,561 Times in 956 Posts	I agree with all the above. The straw parts have also, been blued. You can do better than this. If you plan on shooting your luger I would avoid 30 cal. It is a very good caliber but ammo is expensive compared to 9mm. Also a lot less market for these 20's lugers. If you can find one that hasn't been messed with and you don't mind the extra ammo price they are a nice commercial luger. Good hunting. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

04-10-2012, 07:33 PM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Welcome to the forum! The pistol is a commercial, not military gun and it has certainly been buffed and reblued, from what the photo seems to reveal. What, exactly, is "a very good price"? This will allow members to give you further advice.

04-10-2012, 07:35 PM	#3
Wigglesdabum User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	he wants 750 and that comes with some ammo and dies to reload. does that help at all on if its a decent idea or not ?