DWM P.08 Luger 9mm — 1918 Dated Army, Weimar 1920 Property Mark, 4-inch Barrel
This DWM P.08 Army-pattern Luger is chamber-dated 1918 and prominently Weimar 1920 property marked, placing it at the close of WWI with later Weimar-era inventory stamping. It retains the classic 4-inch barrel and stock lug, carries the DWM toggle monogram, and shows Imperial German acceptance and inspection marks. All observable numbers on the pistol match, with many small parts bearing the "84" suffix; the included magazine is mismatched. A yellow-painted front sight tip provides a period-style visibility aid while preserving the pistol’s original configuration.
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 presents well for its vintage with scratches and handling blemishes visible throughout. There are areas of finish wear and scattered spots of pitting. The bore shows visible rifling with noted blemishes. The front sight tip has been carefully painted yellow.
What’s Included
- DWM P.08 9mm Luger pistol
- One 8-round steel P.08 magazine with aluminum base (base numbered 8209)
Built by DWM in Germany, this full-size P.08 follows the Army pattern with a 4-inch (100 mm) barrel and stock lug. It uses the original short-recoil, toggle-locked, semi-automatic action and feeds 8+1 rounds of 9mm Luger. The pistol features a blued steel finish with checkered walnut grips and fixed sights: a dovetailed front blade and a rear notch integral to the rear toggle link.
Markings are consistent and noteworthy: the toggle carries the DWM monogram; the chamber is dated 1918 with a large Weimar 1920 property mark; the right receiver shows the Imperial German acceptance eagle and three crown-over-script inspection marks. The underside of the barrel is gauge-marked 8,83 mm.
Numbering is cohesive on the pistol. All observable numbers match, and many small parts bear the "84" suffix, a correct detail for a P.08 of this period. The included steel magazine with aluminum base is mismatched, numbered 8209.
The pistol retains a period-correct presentation with service-consistent wear. The blued finish shows honest use with scattered scratches, finish thinning, and small areas of pitting. The bore has intact rifling with noted blemishes. A practical touch, the front sight tip has been painted yellow to enhance sight visibility while leaving the original sight blade in place.