DWM P.08 Alphabet Commercial .30 Luger, Weimar Era (1923–1925) — Blued, 3.75 in Barrel, Crown/N Proofs, Germany Export Mark
This DWM P.08 Alphabet Commercial is a Weimar-era .30 Luger with hallmark commercial features: Crown/N nitro proofs, a blank chamber top, and the GERMANY export mark. It carries the DWM monogram on the toggle, retains its stock lug, and presents as a solid example of the commercial-production Luger from 1923–1925. Observable numbers on the pistol match, the grips are unnumbered, and the included magazines do not match, all noted for clarity.
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: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows finish wear and areas of pitting consistent with age. The toggle action cycles smoothly and the trigger pull remains crisp. The safety is slightly loose. The bore is clean with well-defined rifling. Observable part numbers on the pistol match, while the grips have no numbers and the provided magazines are non-matching.
What’s Included
- Leather Luger-pattern flap holster
- 2x 8-round magazines
Built during the Weimar era, this Alphabet Commercial P.08 reflects DWM’s interwar commercial production in .30 Luger. It bears Crown/N nitro proofs and the GERMANY export mark, with a blank chamber top and the DWM monogram on the toggle, aligning with the known attributes of this series.
The pistol is full-size with a 3.75 in barrel and a blued steel finish paired to checkered wood grips. It features a stock lug on the frame and fixed iron sights: an unhooded pinned blade front and a V-notch integral to the rear toggle link.
Mechanically, it uses the short-recoil, toggle-locked, single-action system with an 8+1 capacity. Controls include a manual safety and a left-side button magazine release. No Weimar police sear or magazine safety is present.
Numbering details are straightforward: observable part numbers on the pistol match, the grips are unnumbered, and the included steel Luger magazines with wood base plugs do not match the pistol. The toggle action is smooth and the trigger is crisp, while the safety lever remains slightly loose.