DWM Commercial P08 P.08 Luger .30 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,362.13
LSB#: LSB260430CF009
Make: Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM)
Model: P08 Luger
Serial Number: 2147o
Year of Manufacture: 1920’s – 1930’s / C&R
Caliber: .30 Luger
Action Type: Toggle-Action Semi-Automatic Striker-Fired Pistol fed by a Detachable Magazine
Markings: The internal parts match “47”. The receiver front is marked “2147 / GERMANY / o”. The underside of the barrel is marked “2147 / o”. The take down lever, trigger, and side plate is marked “47”. The rear of the toggle train is marked “47”. The top of the toggle train is marked “DWM”. The right side of the receiver is marked “GERMANY”. Throughout the pistol is marked with the crown over N marking.
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade, and the rear sight is a V-notch integrated into the rear of the toggle assembly.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two checkered wood panels and not the original panels. There is handling wear. There are light scratches throughout. The checkering is sharp. The grips rate in about Fine condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: This pistol comes with two magazines. The synthetic floorplates are in about Very Good condition and the wooden floor plate in about Fair condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright and the rifling is defined. There is light erosion in the bore. There is a build up of fouling in the grooves. There is light pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 94% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling wear. There are light scratches and faint thinning throughout. There is light thinning on the leading edges. The front and back strap have turned to a faint patina. The strawed parts have begun to mute in places. There are a few light nicks. The screw heads are serviceable, and the markings remain clear. The pistol rates in about Good overall condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The toggle mechanism cycles smoothly, and the safety, magazine release, and other controls operate properly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with two magazines as mentioned above and leather holster.
Our Assessment: The DWM Commercial P.08 Luger is a classic interwar commercial variant of one of the most recognizable semi-automatic pistols ever produced. These commercial DWM Lugers were commonly chambered in .30 Luger / 7.65mm Parabellum and are often encountered with “Crown/N” commercial nitro proofs and “GERMANY” export markings, both of which are present in the provided description. This example features a 4” barrel, DWM-marked toggle, V-notch rear sight, fixed blade front sight, checkered wood grips, blued finish, two magazines, and a leather holster.
This pistol is in about Good condition overall, retaining about 94% of its blued metal finish with light handling wear, faint thinning, edge wear, light scratches, muted strawed parts, a few light nicks, and faint patina on the frontstrap and backstrap. The replacement checkered wood grips rate in Fine condition, showing handling wear and light scratches, with sharp checkering. The bore is semi-bright with defined rifling, light erosion, light pitting, and fouling buildup in the grooves, rating 5 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly, the toggle cycles smoothly, and the safety, magazine release, and controls operate properly. This DWM Commercial Luger should appeal to collectors of interwar German pistols, commercial Lugers, and .30 Luger / 7.65mm Parabellum firearms, especially with the included magazines and holster. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -N.P