DWM P.08 Luger .30 Luger, Commercial Export-Marked "GERMANY", 3.75" Barrel, Blued, Checkered Walnut Grips
This DWM P.08 Luger is a commercial-production example chambered in .30 Luger and export-marked "GERMANY." It features a 3.75" (95 mm) barrel, blued steel construction, and checkered walnut grips. German commercial nitro proofmarks are present, and "GESICHERT" is marked at the safety. Matching-numbered small parts were observed, and it retains a lanyard loop at the heel with a steel magazine capped by a wood base plug.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Scratches and blemishes are present, with areas of finish loss. The action cycles smoothly and the trigger pull is crisp. Rifling is visible; however, there is consistent corrosion along the length of the bore.
What's Included
- 1x 8-round steel Luger P.08 magazine with wood base plug
The P.08 Luger is a classic toggle-locked design, and this commercial DWM example is configured in .30 Luger with export "GERMANY" marking, indicating production for foreign markets. German commercial nitro proofmarks further identify it as a non-military, commercial piece.
Its mechanical layout follows the short-recoil, toggle-locked, single-action, striker-fired system with a manual thumb safety. The safety position is marked "GESICHERT," consistent with commercial Lugers of the era. Fixed sights include a front blade and a rear notch integrated into the toggle link.
Blued steel construction and checkered walnut grips present a correct, period-appropriate appearance. A lanyard loop is fitted at the heel. Matching-numbered small parts were observed, reinforcing its commercial configuration and assembly consistency.
The 3.75" (95 mm) barrel and 8+1 capacity are paired with a steel magazine featuring a wood base plug, a desirable detail on many commercial Lugers. This example retains hallmark P.08 features in a .30 Luger chambering with export marking and commercial proofing.