WWI German DWM Long P.08 Artillery Luger 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol 1917 C&R
SOLD FOR: $3,125.00
LSB#: WY250310TW001
Make: DWM
Model: 1914 Artillery Luger
Serial Number: 262b
Year of Manufacture: 1917
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Markings: The rear sight base at the top-left-front, the right side of the slider, the top-rear of the rear sight arm, the left side of the takedown lever, sear bar, sear bar safety, the top of the bolt stop, the left of the breech-bolt, the top of the front toggle, the back of the rear toggle, the top of the extractor, the left side of the trigger, the sideplate and the inside of each grip panel are marked “62”. The top of the front toggle is also marked with “DWM” in script. The chamber ring is marked “1917” on the top, the left of the barrel extension is marked “262”. The underside of the round part of the barrel is marked “262 / b / 8,82” and the front face of the frame just behind it is marked “262 / b”. The right side of the chamber is marked with crown script letter and Imperial eagle inspection marks. There is another Eagle on the left side of the breechblock and the right of the barrel. The left side of the frame under the safety is marked “Gesichert”.
Barrel Length: 8”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated, ramped blade dovetailed to a base inegral to the barrel at the muzzle. The tangent artillery rear sight is flat topped with a “V” notch and the elevator has graduated markings from 1-8.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut. The grips have scattered light wear with some nicks and scuffing. There are some compressed checkers on the left panel. The left panel has a loss at the top-rear corner under the safety lever. The checkering is generally well defined. The grips rate in Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Strawed
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is scattered light erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7 or 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 65% of its finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is evenly scattered wear with most of the balance in light oxidation and minor surface erosion. There is some more notable erosion around and under the grip panels. The strawed parts show muting and some finish wear. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one non-matching 8-round magazine, one original 32-round trommel or “snail” magazine serial 396428, one reproduction 32-round trommel magazine, a reproduction black leather top flap holster with cleaning rod, reproduction wood board-style stock, leather shoulder-strap, and two-magazine pouch. The 8-round magazine shows scattered oxidation and wear. The original trommel magazine shows scattered wear and minor oxidation.
Our Assessment: This Artillery version of the Luger pistol is also known as the “Long Barrel P.08”. The model was originally issued to field artillery, airmen and fortifications. The model had a longer, 8″ barrel and was equipped with more precise sights than the standard P.08. Later, it was designated for use by Sturmtruppen and other assault forces trying to breach the trench lines. It was the first Luger to use the 32 shot Trommel or “snail” magazine.
This pistol is a Model 1914 DWM Artillery Luger made in 1917. It has matching serial numbers on the pistol itself. This pistol is in Good condition with 65% of its original finish remaining. The bore is in good condition for its age and service and the mechanics are still quite strong. It also comes with a nice set of accessories including a nice reproduction rig. The rig includes holster, stock, magazine pouch, one non-matching 8-round magazine, one original and one reproduction 32-round trommel magazines. The artillery models are always collectable, but with the matching numbers, original finish, rig and trommel magazines, this pistol is destined for a high-end collection. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
