1920 DWM Luger (first one)

samson1150 · 11-12-2017, 11:27 PM

I just purchased a DWM Luger, marked with 1920 on the receiver ring, and is all matching except for an aluminum based s/42 magazine that came with it. It is in 9m/m Luger, with an excellent bore, which was brought back from WWII.

My first question would be, is this Luger a commercial one manufactured for the Police, or would it be made for the military.

I will get the serial number and gather more information, but was curious what I have. I was told it was one of the most common Lugers.

Is there some links someone can point me to, so I may begin learning about its' history.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated by a an old guy that just bought his first one.

Thank you for your help and considerations.

Edward Tinker · 11-13-2017, 02:29 AM

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Welcome to the forum

Generally, when folks say the most common, they are talking about what folks call a 1920 commercial, and is an actual commercial for sale in the USA

pictures are needed, but if it has a 1920 date, then it would have started as an army made pistol, it should be in 9mm

pictures are really needed to help. full left, full right, top and close up of major markings

Ed

rhuff · 11-13-2017, 02:41 PM

I will strongly suggest that you review the FAQ and stickys found on this forum. They contain a huge amount of Luger information that was supplied by a number of experts that belong to this forum. Congrats on your first Luger!!

11-12-2017, 11:27 PM	#1
samson1150 New User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Missouri Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1920 DWM Luger (first one) I just purchased a DWM Luger, marked with 1920 on the receiver ring, and is all matching except for an aluminum based s/42 magazine that came with it. It is in 9m/m Luger, with an excellent bore, which was brought back from WWII. My first question would be, is this Luger a commercial one manufactured for the Police, or would it be made for the military. I will get the serial number and gather more information, but was curious what I have. I was told it was one of the most common Lugers. Is there some links someone can point me to, so I may begin learning about its' history. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated by a an old guy that just bought his first one. Thank you for your help and considerations. Last edited by Edward Tinker; 11-13-2017 at 02:26 AM.

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	made it so you'll get notified Welcome to the forum Generally, when folks say the most common, they are talking about what folks call a 1920 commercial, and is an actual commercial for sale in the USA pictures are needed, but if it has a 1920 date, then it would have started as an army made pistol, it should be in 9mm pictures are really needed to help. full left, full right, top and close up of major markings Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

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rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	I will strongly suggest that you review the FAQ and stickys found on this forum. They contain a huge amount of Luger information that was supplied by a number of experts that belong to this forum. Congrats on your first Luger!! __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21