Commercial vs. Military Question

04-01-2002, 05:13 PM

Hello All,

I've just recently purchased a DWM commercial artillery, 1920. Haven't gotten the gun yet so I've got some questions.

What is the difference (other than chamber date) between the war produced and the commercial? Any quality differences? etc...

I have a Mauser S/42, so I thought this one would be nice to keep it company in the safe.

Thanks

Forrest

Frank · 04-01-2002, 06:30 PM

Kyrie · 04-01-2002, 09:10 PM

Hi Forrest,

The 1920 Commercials were mostly made up from Imperial Era Lugers with left over Great War spare parts used as needed. So in terms of quality, thereÃ¢??s not much to choose between Great War Military and 1920 Commercial Lugers

Best regards,

Kyrie

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Steve Lempitski · 04-01-2002, 10:31 PM

04-02-2002, 11:37 AM

The Swiss used the 7.65, as did others. I think you just see the 9 mm mnore often, and you are more inclined to see older 7.65 on the older guns.

As an example, most of the Bulgarians were switched over to 9 mmm, but were originally 7.65.

ed

Steve Lempitski · 04-03-2002, 03:10 PM

04-01-2002, 05:13 PM	#1
Forrest Guest Posts: n/a	Commercial vs. Military Question Hello All, I've just recently purchased a DWM commercial artillery, 1920. Haven't gotten the gun yet so I've got some questions. What is the difference (other than chamber date) between the war produced and the commercial? Any quality differences? etc... I have a Mauser S/42, so I thought this one would be nice to keep it company in the safe. Thanks Forrest

04-01-2002, 06:30 PM	#2
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Nice of you to find a pet for your Mauser

04-01-2002, 09:10 PM	#3
Kyrie User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 757 Thanks: 0 Thanked 212 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Commercial vs. Military Question Hi Forrest, The 1920 Commercials were mostly made up from Imperial Era Lugers with left over Great War spare parts used as needed. So in terms of quality, thereÃ¢??s not much to choose between Great War Military and 1920 Commercial Lugers Best regards, Kyrie Moderator - Cruffler_Forum on Yahoo Groups "The flame free C&R Forum."

04-01-2002, 10:31 PM	#4
Steve Lempitski User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Old Cape Cod Posts: 238 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Aren't commercial guns 7.65 mm, ( .30 cal), and Military guns 9mm? (EOM)

04-02-2002, 11:37 AM	#5
66mustang Guest Posts: n/a	No, they came in both, The Swiss used the 7.65, as did others. I think you just see the 9 mm mnore often, and you are more inclined to see older 7.65 on the older guns. As an example, most of the Bulgarians were switched over to 9 mmm, but were originally 7.65. ed

04-03-2002, 03:10 PM	#6
Steve Lempitski User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Old Cape Cod Posts: 238 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	German were 7.65 after Versailles (EOM)