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Posted: **Sun Dec 28, 2008 12:40 am**

I picked this well "characterized" Luger up today at the fun show.. It was about the only good deal I found out there... It's definitely an interesting piece... It's OOZING history!!

Anyway, on to the details.... It's a 1918 DWM with all matching numbers and no import mark. Pitted pretty much throughout the exterior of the weapon.. Mechanically works excellent!! I shot it today after the show and it was only firing single shot, so I cleaned it thoroughly and hopefully tomorrow when I take it out it will be 100%, or close to it.

What I found was most interesting is it has a Nazi eagle and Swastika on the rear of the pistol just above the, I guess, "lanyard loop".

It came with, I believe, a repro mag and grips that are so worn they're about to fall off! It also fails the bullet test if that tell you how good the bore looks...

BUT!! It's my dream pistol... I've always wanted one and now I have it. I'm happy that it will be a nice shooter that has so much history in it. I can't wait to see how well it performs now that it's clean...

Here's some pics! Any info would be great!! I spotted two instances of the German Imperial Eagle on the barrel and on the slide. The serial number is 672r.

Yep..... She'll fit in nicely with the other kids......

Posted: **Sun Dec 28, 2008 3:18 am**

If it's not shooting correctly yet, first thing to try changing is the magazine. Buy a Mekgar Luger magazine for $25.00 and use that. Mekgar's mags work even better than the originals by all accounts. If it does not work after that, check back with us for further help and describe in detail the symptoms. (I have a couple Lugers too, a 1940 S/42 and a 1916 Artillery, and some other guys here also know the Luger well, too).

Posted: **Sun Dec 28, 2008 1:29 pm**

Matt,
That is a nice family portrait, your new Luger fits right in

Regarding technical support with Lugers, I know only enough to be dangerous, so I will withhold any comments on that topic, but I am happy for your addition.

I much enjoy the guns with character that have been â€œthereâ€ furthermore you can enjoy it. Collecting â€œfineâ€ guns can be like having collectable bottles of wine, yes they are impressive, increase in value, and look super nice but can you take them out into the field, shot, and just enjoy them, without feeling guilty?

Great tip on the Mekgar mags DA.

Posted: **Sun Dec 28, 2008 5:48 pm**

Why would you want to shoot at your wine collection??

The Luger looks good,I also like the stuff with 'character'. ---bil

Posted: **Sun Dec 28, 2008 8:21 pm**

Bil, what else can you do with half-consumed bottles of NightTrain and Two-Buck Chuck

I should say, I meant to say "shoot" instead of "shot" I gotta stop huffing that paint

Matt,

Have you thought about getting the barrel re-done or just enjoying it in its current configuration?

Posted: **Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:21 am**

MauserMatt wrote:

Yep..... She'll fit in nicely with the other kids......

You bet.......that is one helluva pic and congrats on your find

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