DWM Swiss commercial

flydive · 03-11-2021, 11:07 AM

Here a DWM 00/06 commercial for Switzerland that I got few month ago.

s/n 33xxx

Doubs · 03-11-2021, 11:22 AM

That's a beautiful '06. I really like the cross in sunburst over the chamber.

sdmark777 · 03-11-2021, 11:49 AM

Do you or anyone know the story with the shield imbedded in the left grip? What does it say? I think the bottom line reads, "Zurich"?

Doubs · 03-11-2021, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sdmark777

Do you or anyone know the story with the shield imbedded in the left grip? What does it say? I think the bottom line reads, "Zurich"?

I'm guessing but I'd think that is the name and location of the retailer who sold the pistol.

flydive · 03-11-2021, 12:55 PM

Yes, I guess is the dealer too.

It reads "J.Locher Zurich"

Did a search but did not find anything.

Ron Wood · 03-11-2021, 01:43 PM

That is a sweet gun, and the grip shield is very nicely done. I have a few Swiss and this one would fit right in. You can be justifiably proud of it.
Ron

STEINBVG · 03-11-2021, 01:44 PM

Very nice.
Is it true that Swiss lugers[manufactured by them] even the 'simplified' models are better quality guns than German ones?

rhuff · 03-11-2021, 03:29 PM

A very good looking piece!! Congrats

ithacaartist · 03-11-2021, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by STEINBVG

Very nice.
Is it true that Swiss lugers[manufactured by them] even the 'simplified' models are better quality guns than German ones?

I don't think the generalization is entirely unfair, but early DWM Commercials are extremely high quality fit and finish. The action of my M1900 Commercial shooter closes like the door on a Rolls-Royce. Simson and Kreighoff used the Erfurt tooling used to make WWI guns, also producing very fine weapons from equipment, jigs, etc. formerly used to pump out military guns ASAP. A better generalization might not be from country to country, but wartime to peace.

In order to make such exquisite firearms, a requirement might have been the ability to back up to a wall and pull out a brick.

Stucki · 03-11-2021, 05:49 PM

I think J. Locher is the name of the owner - it does not look like a dealer address

Ron Wood · 03-11-2021, 07:40 PM

I think Alexander (Stucki) is probably correct, I doubt that it is a dealer marking. There is a possibility that the gun, or at least the shield applied to the grip, is a shooting prize.
Ron

flydive · 03-12-2021, 04:11 AM

Yes, that is very possible.

jeb111 · 03-12-2021, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron Wood

I think Alexander (Stucki) is probably correct, I doubt that it is a dealer marking. There is a possibility that the gun, or at least the shield applied to the grip, is a shooting prize.
Ron

I was wondering the same thing, that if it might not be an award or some kind of presentation piece. Anyway it sure is a sharp Luger. Congratulations

spangy · 03-12-2021, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ithacaartist

A better generalization might not be from country to country, but wartime to peace.

Totally agree. Both Germany and Switzerland are known for superb craftsmanship.
War severely stressed many facets of the German manufacturing process however.

Nice score flydive ... beautiful gun

Kri 1942 · 03-13-2021, 03:51 AM

The color of the extractor is curious!

Joël

03-11-2021, 11:07 AM	#1
flydive User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Switzerland Posts: 63 Thanks: 1 Thanked 45 Times in 23 Posts	DWM Swiss commercial Here a DWM 00/06 commercial for Switzerland that I got few month ago. s/n 33xxx

03-11-2021, 01:43 PM	#6
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	That is a sweet gun, and the grip shield is very nicely done. I have a few Swiss and this one would fit right in. You can be justifiably proud of it. Ron Attached Thumbnails __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

03-11-2021, 01:44 PM	#7
STEINBVG User Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 143 Thanks: 117 Thanked 176 Times in 70 Posts	Which ones are better, Swiss or German? Very nice. Is it true that Swiss lugers[manufactured by them] even the 'simplified' models are better quality guns than German ones?

03-11-2021, 03:29 PM	#8
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	A very good looking piece!! Congrats __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

03-11-2021, 07:40 PM	#11
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	I think Alexander (Stucki) is probably correct, I doubt that it is a dealer marking. There is a possibility that the gun, or at least the shield applied to the grip, is a shooting prize. Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

03-11-2021, 11:22 AM	#2
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,698 Thanks: 792 Thanked 1,687 Times in 554 Posts	That's a beautiful '06. I really like the cross in sunburst over the chamber.

03-11-2021, 11:49 AM	#3
sdmark777 User Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 288 Thanks: 695 Thanked 672 Times in 174 Posts	Do you or anyone know the story with the shield imbedded in the left grip? What does it say? I think the bottom line reads, "Zurich"?

03-11-2021, 12:55 PM	#5
flydive User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Switzerland Posts: 63 Thanks: 1 Thanked 45 Times in 23 Posts	Yes, I guess is the dealer too. It reads "J.Locher Zurich" Did a search but did not find anything.

03-11-2021, 05:49 PM	#10
Stucki User Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 84 Thanks: 1 Thanked 130 Times in 34 Posts	I think J. Locher is the name of the owner - it does not look like a dealer address

03-12-2021, 04:11 AM	#12
flydive User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Switzerland Posts: 63 Thanks: 1 Thanked 45 Times in 23 Posts	Yes, that is very possible.

03-13-2021, 03:51 AM	#15
Kri 1942 User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 40 Thanks: 220 Thanked 68 Times in 22 Posts	The color of the extractor is curious! Joël