1910 p-08

orionarms82 · 09-30-2017, 01:16 AM

Hi all. A buddy of mine asked me to help him identify a Luger that he is selling on consignment for someone. From my research in Aarron Davis' Standard Catalog of Luger, everything about it points to a standard DWM 1908 Military Dated Luger, pg. 83. Everything is numbers matching, except obviously the magazine. Also, I am sure that it has been refinished as well.

My question is this: Can anyone help me determine the military unit markings on the front strap? That is the one thing that I can't figure out. Thanks!

klaus 3338 · 09-30-2017, 03:23 AM

15. Ulanen Regiment (lancers), 3. escadron (Luger) #2. This Regiment was part of the XXI. Army Corps and stationed in Saarburg (Lothringen)

kurusu · 09-30-2017, 04:05 AM

Yes It has been refinished. Also the side plate is not numbered.
Edit. I forgot the sideplate was still marked in the bottom in 1910.

But I still think it was refinished.

LU1900 · 09-30-2017, 05:18 AM

Commercial placement for the numbers for a 1910 luger .
Nice regimental mark !!

Sky Zero · 09-30-2017, 09:27 PM

Definitely a reblue. Missing side plate serial numbers indicate commercial.

George Anderson · 09-30-2017, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky Zero

Definitely a reblue. Missing side plate serial numbers indicate commercial.

Wrong! 1908-1910 DWM P08s had commercial type small part numbering. The side plate is numbered on the bottom.

Ben M. · 10-01-2017, 11:39 AM

grips look neat. can you show more photo?
grips in ww1 were wooden

orionarms82 · 10-01-2017, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben M.

grips look neat. can you show more photo?
grips in ww1 were wooden

The original grips are in the case. I am not sure what the story on the custom grips are, but they look pretty old. I'll try to get some some more pictures and post them.

09-30-2017, 01:16 AM	#1
orionarms82 User Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 5 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1910 p-08 Hi all. A buddy of mine asked me to help him identify a Luger that he is selling on consignment for someone. From my research in Aarron Davis' Standard Catalog of Luger, everything about it points to a standard DWM 1908 Military Dated Luger, pg. 83. Everything is numbers matching, except obviously the magazine. Also, I am sure that it has been refinished as well. My question is this: Can anyone help me determine the military unit markings on the front strap? That is the one thing that I can't figure out. Thanks! Attached Thumbnails

09-30-2017, 04:05 AM	#3
kurusu User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 2,679 Thanked 930 Times in 509 Posts	Yes It has been refinished. Also the side plate is not numbered. Edit. I forgot the sideplate was still marked in the bottom in 1910. But I still think it was refinished. Last edited by kurusu; 09-30-2017 at 08:53 PM. Reason: My bad

09-30-2017, 05:18 AM	#4
LU1900 User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: FRANCE Posts: 908 Thanks: 42 Thanked 469 Times in 197 Posts	Commercial placement for the numbers for a 1910 luger . Nice regimental mark !! __________________ Best regards from France...Patrice https://www.fichier-pdf.fr/2016/03/1...nd-snail-drum/

09-30-2017, 03:23 AM	#2
klaus 3338 User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 517 Thanks: 0 Thanked 411 Times in 160 Posts	15. Ulanen Regiment (lancers), 3. escadron (Luger) #2. This Regiment was part of the XXI. Army Corps and stationed in Saarburg (Lothringen)

09-30-2017, 09:27 PM	#5
Sky Zero User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 308 Thanks: 134 Thanked 43 Times in 30 Posts	Definitely a reblue. Missing side plate serial numbers indicate commercial.

10-01-2017, 11:39 AM	#7
Ben M. User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Retired to Naples, FL. Posts: 488 Thanks: 90 Thanked 123 Times in 83 Posts	grips look neat. can you show more photo? grips in ww1 were wooden