Guns International #: 102792848
Seller's Inventory #: 230472
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Guns International #: 102792848
Category - DWM Pistols
- Luger Pistols
INTERWAR Blank Chamber DWM German LUGER P.08 7.65mm Semi-Auto PISTOL C&R
Forced to 7.65mm by the TREATY of VERSAILLES
Description: INTERWAR Blank Chamber DWM German LUGER P.08 7.65mm Semi-Auto PISTOL C&R Forced to 7.65mm by the TREATY of VERSAILLES Here we present a C&R German Blank Chamber DWM (Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken) Pistole Parabellum P.08 Luger Pistol, made circa the late 1930s in Berlin. Basing his design off Hugo Borchardt’s seminal C93, Georg Luger successfully brought Borchardt’s work to practical fruition. While finding buyers for the C93 seemed an exercise in futility, the new Luger Pistol found many countries eager to test it and even adopt it. In 1900 the United States ordered 1,000 Lugers in 7.65x21mm Parabellum, or .30 Luger, for infantry and cavalry trials. It received pushback from soldiers that said the caliber was too small and the firearm itself was unreliable. Which, in turn, led to DMW developing the 9mm caliber version of the Luger shortly thereafter. During the interwar period between World War I and World War II, most lugers were chambered in 7.65mm. The reason for this is that immediately after World War I the German government was forced under the Treaty of Versailles to dispose of their 9mm pistols, so they re-barreled them in the smaller 7.65mm parabellum and large numbers were sold off commercially and to foreign governments. Also, manufacturers such as DWM weren’t allowed to produce 9mm weapons, thus the smaller 7.65mm chambering. Although, as Germany neared World War II in the late 1930s, they weren’t paying much attention to the Treaty of Versailles anymore. That’s when DWM began chambering their pistols back in the larger 9mm cartridge. There are many variations in this field of collecting, but relatively few major changes in overall design from beginning to end. The Luger is certainly one of the most iconic firearms in history, made so by its association with Germany during both World Wars. The top of the toggle is marked “DWM”, and “GERMANY” marked frame. The overall condition is fine. Original finish. Numbers match except the trigger bar. The action is excellent. The bore is shiny bright with sharp rifling. Grips are solid. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic. Barrel is 4 inches. Caliber: 7.65mm Luger Auto Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic. Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $2000 #230472 Price: $2,000.00 Buy Now Curio/Relic: Yes Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102792848
Seller's Inventory #: 230472
Guns International #: 102792848
Seller's Inventory #: 230472