April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/13/2023
Standard configuration P.08 Luger manufactured by DWM under contract for the Imperial German military during World War I. The receiver is stamped "1916" over the chamber, with DWM arsenal proofs on the right. Toggle bears the intertwined "DWM" monogram logo. Front grip strap is unit marked "99.R.5.8." indicating issue to the 99th Infantry Regiment, 5th Company, Weapon Number 8. Major metal components are blued; some smaller components are strawed or in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered walnut grips. All numbers are matching with the exception of the firing pin, which is unnumbered, as well as the magazine, which is mismatched. CONDITION: Metal components retain large amounts of their arsenal applied blue finish, exhibiting areas of cleaned oxidation on the receiver, spots of mild surface oxidation, and areas of wear and thinning overall that show through to gray and brown patina. Bore is bright, exhibiting mild oxidation and retaining good rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some smoothing and a few minor nicks to the diamonds. MLW
Caliber/Bore
9x19mm Parabellum
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Regiment History