Lot 144:
German DWM WW1 Military Luger P.08 Pistol
Sold for: $1,050
Description
This semi-automatic toggle-lock pistol is identified as a German DWM WW1 Military Luger P.08 Pistol. It is constructed primarily of blued steel with checkered wooden grip panels, reflecting an early 20th-century European military firearm aesthetic. Visible markings include “1916” and “1920C” stamped on the top of the receiver, indicating its original military production date. the 1920 date stamp was a Treaty of Versailles requirement. The serial number “9129” is present on the barrel and frame, with matching “29” marks on numerous small components. The toggle mechanism features a stylized “DWM” (Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken) logo. The right side of the barrel extension exhibits several Imperial German proof marks. A blued steel magazine with a wooden base, also marked “29”, accompanies the pistol.
Condition report:
The overall condition shows significant wear, including considerable bluing loss, surface scratches, and some minor pitting or oxidation, consistent with age and active service. The item appears mechanically complete.
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