Intro & my 1916 DWM

robert6715 · 02-26-2018, 04:33 AM

Greetings all, My name is Rob, I live in remote "bush" Alaska. Moved to Alaska in 2000 from Ohio & never looked back. Been shooting, collecting guns, reloading, & hunting most of my life. My father had an artillery Luger when I was a young boy & he sold it before I was old enough to shoot pistols, ever since then I wanted a Luger.

I have bid on several Lugers online but never was the high bidder. While in Anchorage recently for doctors appointments, I had time to kill & was checking out the local gunshops. To my surprise, the one shop had a 1916 DWM. I checked it over & left to go back to the hotel & do some research. Well the next day I bought it, pretty sure I over paid by a couple hundred bucks, but with shipping to Alaska & FFL fees I probably couldnt have done much better online.

It is all matching as far as I can tell except for the magazine, which is an aftermarket as best I can tell. It has a pinned wood bottom with a plastic follower & no markings. I will get some pics of the mag.

I would like to get a period correct magazine, where should I look & what would be a fair price.

Thanks in advance
Rob

robert6715 · 02-26-2018, 04:46 AM

More pics

DavidJayUden · 02-26-2018, 08:51 AM

Looks like a very nice gun. Congratulations!
Regarding the magazine, a short "Wanted" ad below may get you a period correct mag. for your DWM at reasonable rate.
Enjoy!
dju

DonVoigt · 02-26-2018, 10:25 AM

Mags will depend on condition of course, they are "offered" in a range of $100 to $300 or so.

You would need a plated body, wood base, with number and perhaps a "+" which indicates the spare mag. DWM mags do not have acceptance markings, Erfurt mags will have a crown/letter on the base in addition to the number and + , early Erfurt mags will have two Crown/letter marks.

Piet · 03-04-2018, 02:25 PM

You really wanted a Luger .... and now you've got it! Enjoy the feeling of a real quality firearm especially the fact that it was manufactured more than one hundred years ago.

lugerholsterrepair · 03-04-2018, 02:41 PM

Welcome Bob! But don't short yourself! You need a nice holster tool and SPARE magazine! Might as well get a WW 1 German combat belt and buckle too! Then to start looking and saving for that elusive Artillery...AH! To be young again...

Eugen · 03-04-2018, 04:40 PM

Rob, congrats on your nice purchase. You are off to a great start with that one. Be sure to check out the FAQ section of the forum as there is a wealth of info that is sure to be of interest a new owner.

Don't be a stranger. Come back and share your journey.

Edward Tinker · 03-04-2018, 07:52 PM

I couldn't tell if you are looking for a DWM mag to shoot with or display?

If for shooting, get a MecGar mag, perhaps have the base replaced by GT to a wood one for looks and shooting....

Douglas Jr. · 03-05-2018, 08:21 AM

Welcome to the club.
This feeling is truly unique. Enjoy it!
Douglas

robert6715 · 03-11-2018, 01:11 AM

Received one of the mags I ordered.

Thanks again
Rob

02-26-2018, 04:33 AM	#1
robert6715 User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Afognak island Posts: 15 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 2 Posts	Intro & my 1916 DWM Greetings all, My name is Rob, I live in remote "bush" Alaska. Moved to Alaska in 2000 from Ohio & never looked back. Been shooting, collecting guns, reloading, & hunting most of my life. My father had an artillery Luger when I was a young boy & he sold it before I was old enough to shoot pistols, ever since then I wanted a Luger. I have bid on several Lugers online but never was the high bidder. While in Anchorage recently for doctors appointments, I had time to kill & was checking out the local gunshops. To my surprise, the one shop had a 1916 DWM. I checked it over & left to go back to the hotel & do some research. Well the next day I bought it, pretty sure I over paid by a couple hundred bucks, but with shipping to Alaska & FFL fees I probably couldnt have done much better online. It is all matching as far as I can tell except for the magazine, which is an aftermarket as best I can tell. It has a pinned wood bottom with a plastic follower & no markings. I will get some pics of the mag. I would like to get a period correct magazine, where should I look & what would be a fair price. Thanks in advance Rob Attached Thumbnails

02-26-2018, 04:46 AM	#2
robert6715 User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Afognak island Posts: 15 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 2 Posts	More pics Attached Thumbnails

02-26-2018, 10:25 AM	#4
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,442 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Mags will depend on condition of course, they are "offered" in a range of $100 to $300 or so. You would need a plated body, wood base, with number and perhaps a "+" which indicates the spare mag. DWM mags do not have acceptance markings, Erfurt mags will have a crown/letter on the base in addition to the number and + , early Erfurt mags will have two Crown/letter marks. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

03-04-2018, 02:41 PM	#6
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	Welcome Bob! But don't short yourself! You need a nice holster tool and SPARE magazine! Might as well get a WW 1 German combat belt and buckle too! Then to start looking and saving for that elusive Artillery...AH! To be young again... __________________ 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."

03-04-2018, 04:40 PM	#7
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 790 Thanks: 394 Thanked 631 Times in 334 Posts	Rob, congrats on your nice purchase. You are off to a great start with that one. Be sure to check out the FAQ section of the forum as there is a wealth of info that is sure to be of interest a new owner. Don't be a stranger. Come back and share your journey. __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

02-26-2018, 08:51 AM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Looks like a very nice gun. Congratulations! Regarding the magazine, a short "Wanted" ad below may get you a period correct mag. for your DWM at reasonable rate. Enjoy! dju

03-04-2018, 02:25 PM	#5
Piet User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 143 Thanks: 155 Thanked 35 Times in 22 Posts	You really wanted a Luger .... and now you've got it! Enjoy the feeling of a real quality firearm especially the fact that it was manufactured more than one hundred years ago.

03-04-2018, 07:52 PM	#8
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	I couldn't tell if you are looking for a DWM mag to shoot with or display? If for shooting, get a MecGar mag, perhaps have the base replaced by GT to a wood one for looks and shooting.... Last edited by Edward Tinker; 03-11-2018 at 01:17 AM.

03-05-2018, 08:21 AM	#9
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Welcome to the club. This feeling is truly unique. Enjoy it! Douglas

03-11-2018, 01:11 AM	#10
robert6715 User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Afognak island Posts: 15 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 2 Posts	Received one of the mags I ordered. Thanks again Rob Attached Thumbnails