1916 DWM #8044 Matching Luger value Question - The Firearms Forum

ryanrex · 12-06-2012, 03:58 PM

I came across this guy in the attic of the place I just moved in to.

I did a little bit of google-ing about but can't pinpoint an exact value or the history of this gun.

Was it military or civilian?

I have a bunch of photos.

I'm not a gun person. So thanks in advance for the help!

ryanrex · 12-06-2012, 03:59 PM

Jim K · 12-06-2012, 05:43 PM

The magazine with the aluminum bottom is not of that era, but everything else looks good. Is the magazine number matching also? That is a sure plus.

It looks like there might be some light rust, but DO NOT try to remove it. Just use a penetrant (I like G96 Gun Treatment), spray lightly and rub with a soft cloth. Even the old standby of steel wool and oil could remove some of the original finish along with the rust; better to just oil the rust to keep it from spreading, then ignore it.

Jim

marshfellow · 12-06-2012, 05:56 PM

Nice Luger!! Check the rest of that attic!!!

valbehaved · 12-06-2012, 07:59 PM

Military WWI luger.
Holster is either WWII vintage or had been dyed black. It also had been modified as evidenced by 2 or 3 rivets visible on the back wall of the holster.
Guns appears to be in nice shape with a small piece of grip missing on the left side by the safety(fairly common).
Better pics are needed to establish the value..

ryanrex · 12-06-2012, 10:06 PM

If I were to sell it, where would I take it to get fair market value?

And what kind of photos would help the establish a value?

I'm a Guitar guy not a gun guy.

Bubbapug1 · 02-25-2013, 10:28 PM

Did you sell the luger?

I have an identical model which is only 149 numbers difference from yours. They were probably made in the same week. I bought mine for $1,300.00, but thats in socal, and it was from a store. A private party would be a bit less.....********* a bit more. You have the same proof marks as my gun, a military accepted pistol

lew07 · 02-26-2013, 03:42 AM

Ahh the attic. Thats where I left it.Will call by later today and pick it up!!!

Danny · 02-26-2013, 09:42 PM

You have a very nice Luger from WW1 & even though the one mag is not correct, you still have a 2500 dollar outfit with the take down , holster & belt.
Kind Regards
Danny

WHSmithIV · 02-26-2013, 10:05 PM

Why oh why oh why don't these kind of situations ever happen to me?!

12-06-2012, 03:58 PM	#1
ryanrex Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 3	1916 DWM #8044 Matching Luger value Question I came across this guy in the attic of the place I just moved in to. I did a little bit of google-ing about but can't pinpoint an exact value or the history of this gun. Was it military or civilian? I have a bunch of photos. I'm not a gun person. So thanks in advance for the help! Attached Images -->

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12-06-2012, 05:43 PM	#3
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: 1916 DWM #8044 Matching Luger value Question The magazine with the aluminum bottom is not of that era, but everything else looks good. Is the magazine number matching also? That is a sure plus. It looks like there might be some light rust, but DO NOT try to remove it. Just use a penetrant (I like G96 Gun Treatment), spray lightly and rub with a soft cloth. Even the old standby of steel wool and oil could remove some of the original finish along with the rust; better to just oil the rust to keep it from spreading, then ignore it. Jim

12-06-2012, 05:56 PM	#4
marshfellow Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 23	Re: 1916 DWM #8044 Matching Luger value Question Nice Luger!! Check the rest of that attic!!!

12-06-2012, 07:59 PM	#5
valbehaved V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 239	Re: 1916 DWM #8044 Matching Luger value Question Military WWI luger. Holster is either WWII vintage or had been dyed black. It also had been modified as evidenced by 2 or 3 rivets visible on the back wall of the holster. Guns appears to be in nice shape with a small piece of grip missing on the left side by the safety(fairly common). Better pics are needed to establish the value..

12-06-2012, 10:06 PM	#6
ryanrex Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 3	Re: 1916 DWM #8044 Matching Luger value Question If I were to sell it, where would I take it to get fair market value? And what kind of photos would help the establish a value? I'm a Guitar guy not a gun guy.

02-25-2013, 10:28 PM	#7
Bubbapug1 Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1	Re: 1916 DWM #8044 Matching Luger value Question Did you sell the luger? I have an identical model which is only 149 numbers difference from yours. They were probably made in the same week. I bought mine for $1,300.00, but thats in socal, and it was from a store. A private party would be a bit less.....********* a bit more. You have the same proof marks as my gun, a military accepted pistol Last edited by Bubbapug1; 02-25-2013 at 10:36 PM..

02-26-2013, 03:42 AM	#8
lew07 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 13	Re: 1916 DWM #8044 Matching Luger value Question Ahh the attic. Thats where I left it.Will call by later today and pick it up!!!

02-26-2013, 09:42 PM	#9
Danny Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Va Contributor Posts: 594	Re: 1916 DWM #8044 Matching Luger value Question You have a very nice Luger from WW1 & even though the one mag is not correct, you still have a 2500 dollar outfit with the take down , holster & belt. Kind Regards Danny __________________ THE GUN HAS PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN HISTORY. AN INVENTION WHICH HAS BEEN PRAISED & DENOUNCED...SERVED HERO & VILLAIN ALIKE...AND CARRIES WITH IT MORAL RESPONSIBILITY...TO UNDERSTAND THE GUN IS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HISTORY.

02-26-2013, 10:05 PM	#10
WHSmithIV Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moore, Idaho contributor Posts: 2,802	Re: 1916 DWM #8044 Matching Luger value Question Why oh why oh why don't these kind of situations ever happen to me?! __________________ We are not sheeple, we will not fade quietly away. We will stand up for Freedom, for our rights, and, we will fight to protect the Constitution and our Freedom. We are the militia, we are the PEOPLE.