DWM Luger P.08 Army 9mm Luger, 1917-Dated, Rust Blued, 4" Barrel, WWI German Service Pistol
Made in Germany by Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken (DWM), this 1917-dated Pistole 08 Army variant is a World War I–era service pistol with classic Luger features. It retains its rust-blued major components with straw-colored small parts, checkered walnut grips, and period-correct markings including Imperial proofs, the DWM toggle monogram, and a P5 stamp on the left frame. It comes with two 8-round magazines and a pistol rug.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal surfaces show moderate finish wear consistent with age and service use, with light edge wear and minor surface marks observed. No significant corrosion was noted. All visible markings remain clear and legible. The bore displays defined rifling appropriate for the pistol's age. The checkered walnut grips show normal handling impressions and remain intact with no major cracks observed.
What’s Included
- DWM Pistole 08 (P.08) Army 9mm pistol (chamber dated 1917)
- Two 8-round P.08 steel-body magazines with aluminum bases (one base marked "65xx" with inspector stamp)
- Pistol rug
This full-size Luger is chambered in 9mm Luger with a 4" barrel and the classic short-recoil, toggle-locked, single-action system. Capacity is 8+1 with its standard single-column magazine. It is Made in Germany and retains the distinct service configuration associated with World War I production.
The pistol features rust-blued carbon-steel major components with straw-colored small parts, paired with checkered walnut grip panels. A lanyard loop is present at the heel, consistent with military issue. Fixed sights include a blade front and a V-notch rear.
Markings include Imperial crown-over-letter proofs and an Imperial eagle acceptance on the right receiver, the DWM monogram on the toggle, and a P5 stamp on the left frame. The barrel extension top is chamber dated "1917," aligning with the Army submodel and period of manufacture.
Observed numbered small parts include "95" on at least one component and "57" on the rear toggle. One photographed magazine shows a steel body with an aluminum base, marked "65xx" with an inspector stamp. These details complement the pistol's WWI-era configuration and production features.