Gunbroker: EXCEPTIONAL DWM 1908 9MM LUGER W/EXTRA MAGAZINE, HOLSTER & TOOLS FULL RIG

[Dwight Gruber]

Originally Posted by Heinz

I think the number having been previously recorded as a 7.65 is troubling...

Remember, the database entry is from the Hans Tauscher sales list (secondary source), not from observation or examination. This entry is an outlier in the midst of a group or 08Commercials.

I've pondered over this one. A rebarrelled .30 cal. New Model with the grip safety removed would leave a tell-tale gap at the upper rear of the left grip plate. This frame looks like a non-grip safety frame. The only sure way to tell is to remove the left grip.

I've gone back and forth about the barrel serial number and proof. In very close comparison with the numbers and proof on sn 56861 they are convincingly similar. Unfortunately the photos are not sufficient to tell if the barrel witness mark is haloed.

The end of the center toggle axle retaining pin looks proper.

The color alterations of the photos make assessment of straw impossible.

Try as I might, in this presentation I cannot find any problems with my usual telltales on this pistol.

--Dwight