Imperial German DWM Long P.08 Artillery Luger 9mm 8” Semi-Auto Pistol C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,000.00
LSB#: LSB251001KM051
Make: DWM
Model: Long P.08, Lange Pistole ‘08, also known as the “Artillery Luger”
Serial Number: 4806G
Year of Manufacture: 1915
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 8”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the muzzle. The rear sight is a “V” notch integral to the toggle train. The front sight is not original.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered wood. The panels have been replaced. The grips have minor handling wear with a few nicks and scuffs. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued.
Finish Originality: Refinished, The serialized parts are not matching
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about a 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 94% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows handling and storage wear. There are a few scattered nicks and scratches. There is a build up of oxidization on the receiver. The right side of the receiver has spots of freckling. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked. The markings range from clear to worn. Overall, this pistol is in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single magazine with a non-serial matching alloy floorplate.
Our Assessment: Introduced in 1913 and produced through the First World War, the Lange Pistole 08 was Germany’s effort to extend the reach of the P.08 platform for artillerymen, storm troops, and specialist units needing a sidearm capable of accurate fire at greater distances. Its distinctive 8-inch barrel and fine toggle lock gave it a unique silhouette on the Western Front, where it became one of the most recognizable pistols of the Imperial era. Built by DWM in 1915, this example reflects that wartime production period in which the Luger design—already celebrated for its precision machining—was pushed into mass service amid rapidly expanding Imperial requirements.
Chambered in 9mm Parabellum, a cartridge introduced in 1902 and soon adopted across Europe for its manageable recoil and dependable performance, the Artillery Luger carried the same proven ballistic character familiar to later generations. Even with later refinishing and replacement components, this pistol retains the unmistakable presence of a Great War sidearm marked by its long barrel, iconic toggle system, and purposeful martial form. It remains a tangible artifact of Germany’s early semi-automatic military technology as it evolved under wartime pressure. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! -N.P
