WWI German 1914 DWM 9MM Artillery Luger, C&R OK
LSB#: 120730TQ03
Make: Mauser
Model: 1914 Artillery
Serial Number: 2182
Year of Manufacture: 1918
Caliber: 9mm
Action Type: Toggle Action, Semi-Auto Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “2182”, the sideplate, takedown lever, rear sight, toggle and rear of toggle are marked “82”. The barrel and the front of the frame are marked “2182” . The bottom of the barrel is also marked “8,82”. Both safety parts are numbered “82”. The magazine is unmarked. There are five correct proof marks on the right side of the barrel flat: crown over “T”, two crown over “S”, an eagle on the barrel flat and another on the round portion ahead of the frame.
Barrel Length: 8”
Sights / Optics: This pistol is mounted with a 9 position rear sight and a front sight blade in a dovetail slot.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered wood. The checkering has become smooth. The lower third of the left grip panel has many gouges and is nearly smooth at the bottom. However, there are no cracks. These gouges look like they were from some type of holster wear. The grips rate in about Fair plus overall condition. The inside of the grip panels are unmarked.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: All Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp and deep. There is minor erosion in the flats. This is a very good shootable bore.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 70% of its metal finish. The high surfaces and the external edges show wear and finish loss especially on the side plate. There is light surface erosion and pitting on the takedown lever and the sideplate. There is thinning and finish loss along with some surface pitting on the barrel, mostly on the right side. The front and rear grips straps are brown, with light surface erosion. The Screw heads are sharp and undamaged. The markings are mostly clear but the sideplate and bottom of barrel are worn and difficult to read. Overall, this pistol rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. The magazine is unmarked but with a brass base. The brass is aged and the body of the magazine is in very good condition. We have no information on this magazine.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: One magazine is provided.
Our Assessment: This is a righteous old artillery Luger. From “Luger variations” by H.E. Jones, page 137 “…this model is also known as the long barrel P.08. A very popular pistol among the shooters and is second to none in long range accuracy. These pistols were issued to heavy artillery and machine gun crews”. There is a note that some may have been issued to boat crews. This is a very good example of this important Luger, and will add to any collection.
Sold For: $1,750
