I just happened to have a Mauser with a serial # close to his. DWM, in turn contracted some rifles out to Mauser Oberndorf, which was also owned by Loewe at the time. Near excellent overall condition with 98%+ original arsenal blue–except on the butplate. These proofs are as shown on line 1. Seller: Gun Sport Ltd. Area Code: 432. Chamber area stamped with letter "K" code for 1934 year of manufacture. DWM 1917 With holster and 2 Mags. DWM made made at least 200,000 Brazil 1908 rifles and carbines from 1908-1914. This is a nice rifle with all matching numbered parts (including the cleaning rod) that retains 90-95% of the original blue with some fading at the muzzle, and on the other fittings. Commercial serial … The DWM Commercial database I have been amassing for the last two years is now available for download. [1] by Chilean forces, is a bolt operated magazine fed rifle using the 7×57mm Mauser cartridge. Approximately 500 manufactured with one- to four-digit serial numbers, with letter "v" suffix. A LEGEND IS COMING BACK. DWM, in turn contracted some rifles out to Mauser Oberndorf, which was also owned by Loewe at the time. It seems that Mauser used this contract for a cleaning up of serial numbers not yet used in 1936. 1916 DWM Gewehr 98. This photo is in 1 album. Sometimes this code can be a 4 digit number and sometimes it can be a 6 digit number. Suffixes are placed on a Luger AFTER it has reached the first 10,000 guns for that series and are primarily placed on military guns. Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken Aktiengesellschaft (German Weapons and Munitions public limited company), known as DWM, was an arms company in Imperial Germany created in 1896 when Ludwig Loewe & Company united its weapons and ammunition production facilities within one company. It is the first major modification of the Mauser Model 1893 and was produced by Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken, known as DWM, and Ludwig Loewe Company during … Also stamped on the front end of the frame is the complete serial number with a letter suffix if appropriate. The finish has light muzzle / edge wear. 4/5 Bore, 4/5 Stock. Front toggle link marked S/42 in Gothic or script; this was code for Mauser. The right side of the chamber is marked with the serial number and a proofmark. This is a discussion on Serial number question within the Pistols & Revolvers forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; I have a very old DWM German Luger. Serial number is 3317 and what is unusual is that the top of the barrel has the Swiss cross right side is stamped "Germany". [1] by Chilean forces, is a bolt operated magazine fed rifle using the 7×57mm Mauser cartridge. ( the date is on the test target). 8mm Mauser Rifle Serial Number Identification. Finest Known 1934 Mauser Oberndorf Luger Semi-Automatic PistolThis is an excellent example of a very rare early Mauser Oberndorf manufactured Luger pistol. Serial Numbers between 630v - 1506v, of which 30 pistols have been reported. Leftover parts were intermixed with new Mauser parts in production of this pistol. 1908 DWM Brazilian (7 x 57mm) Mauser - Serial # 7960 (Mfg by Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken, Berlin) "All matching serial numbers, including bayonet and scabbard" This variation was initially marked with a Swiss Cross in sunburst over the receiver breech chamber. Magazine is non-matching wood bottom. First Luger that utilized codes to represent maker and date of manufacture. DWM 1899 through 1909 and 1915 through 1918 Erfurt 1899 through 1909 and 1912 through 1918 Mauser 1898 through 1918 Spandau 1899 through 1918 Sauer 1915 through 1918 Schilling 1915 through 1918 Simson 1915 through 1918 Sauer 1915 through 1918 In the following decades, “DWM” evolved into one of the most renowned brands for hunters around the world. Within this range, also some Swiss and Stoegers pistols were found (7). In 1913 Mauser Oberndorf got a deal for 100,000 Brazil 1908 models and completed the deal just before WW1. A hard to find WWI all matching rifle. “bcd” and “43”, markings are written under the recovery, is the serial number mark. It’s an "Army Hunting" or C rifle put together by Mauser for DWM, intended to be a gift for promotional purposes and numbered in a special range, note the low 62 serial number. The right side of the chamber is marked with three crowned proofs which appear to be . The serial number appears on the front of the frame, on the left side of the receiver, under the barrel and the last two digits on most small parts. Approximately 10,500 manufactured, with one- to five-digit serial numbers—some with letter suffixes. The Mauser Modelo 1908 long rifle became the standard infantry rifle for the Brazilian Army in 1908. Mechanically funct ...Click for more info S/N: 692745. View topic - Dating M1891/M1909 Argentine Mausers. $3,995.00. Badger. DWM Brazilian Contract 1908 Mauser - sn 6xxx. [6] Unlicensed copies of the gun were also manufactured in Spain and China in the first half of the 20th century. It is in excellent condition with a bright, shiny bore, and all major parts except the bolt bear matching numbers. The rifles were produced by DWM, then owned by the Ludwig Loewe Company. The firing pin is … (VPGS17506WZQR) Toggle stamped with DWM. These numbers show the manufacturers and year of manufacturing as here they show the Mauser’s manufacturer. Serial #1, 8x57J, 26 3/8" barrel with an excellent, bright bore. Regards, Jon. DWM/Neal Custom M1909 Mauser chambered in .280 Rem. suhl, germany early nazi era reworks mauser mauser manufactured lugers 1930-1942 dwm krieghoff manufactured lugers luger accessories late production mauser lugers manufactured during the 1970s john martz custom lugers Shooting A Boer Mauser For this report I test-fired a Chilean Mo. Hello, I just acquired this DWM luger #51s chambered in 9mm with a blank chamber, Crown N proof, early Nazi acceptance stamps on the right of the receiver and on the left of the barrel, another indescernable marking on the right of the receiver, military-style serial number locations, and some undeterminable random numbers and letters on the inside of the frame and … Dim ...Click for more info. In 1896 Loewe founded Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken with a … DWM set aside the 40000-51999 as the serial number block for 1907 production. Mauser Serial Number Guide; The Mauser Model 1895 adopted as Fusil Mauser Chileno Mo 1895. Many members have been so kind to give me the SN's and basic properties of the pistols they own, or that they been have able to … Wood has nicks and dings. 12 views. Early example of Mauser Luger. 30 Luger; 85% blue, 85% straw, Fair bore, Fair grips, 4.5'' barrel, DWM 1906 COMMERCIAL LUGER "ALEMENIA" MARKED. Luger DWM Centerlink 1906. suhl, germany early nazi era reworks mauser mauser manufactured lugers 1930-1942 dwm krieghoff manufactured lugers luger accessories late production mauser lugers manufactured during the 1970s john martz custom lugers “bcd” and “43”, markings are written under the recovery, is the serial number mark. This rifle is in very fine condition with a bright, clear bore, the wood stock shows only a couple scratches and some very light handling marks. WWI Gew 98 Mauser dated 1916. Brazilian Model 1908 Mauser Rifle (Mfg by DWM) by . Military Lugers were numbered 1-10000 and then 1a-10000a, 1b-1000b, and so on. [6] [7] The distinctive characteristics of the C96 are the integral box magazine in front of the trigger, the long barrel, … Sometimes this code can be a 4 digit number and sometimes it can be a 6 digit number. Mauser C-96 Broomhandle 7.63X25MM pistol. The rifle has all it's parts matching including the rear sight, bolt assembly, stock, magazine follower and floorplate to name … A rare variation. I've approximated the date at 1914, but I'd like to know for sure when it was manufactured. It is in excellent condition with a bright, shiny bore, and all major parts except the bolt bear matching numbers. It’s an "Army Hunting" or C rifle put together by Mauser for DWM, intended to be a gift for promotional purposes and numbered in a special range, note the low 62 serial number. Also acquired in the purchase was the talents of Georg Luger who as a young engineer was converting the Borchart into what we know today as the Luger. Swiss Model 1900/06 DWM. 4" barrel with frosted bore. Mauser Oberndorf also provided extra parts for the Brazil 1908 rifles made by DWM who handled 80% of the whole original deal . During that year several variations were produced using both the short and long frame, grip safety and with out, 7.65mm and 9mm; 4', 4 3/4', 6', 11 3/4' carbines. This photo is in 1 album. Made in late 1897 or early 1898. SOLD Read more; Colt 1911A1 WWII Made by Remington Rand US Property Marked 1943 $ 2,650.00. 1908 DWM Brazilian (7 x 57mm) Mauser - Serial # 7960 (Mfg by Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken, Berlin) "All matching serial numbers, including bayonet and scabbard" 1908 DWM Brazilian (7 x 57mm) Mauser - Serial # 7960 (Mfg by Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken, Berlin) "All matching serial numbers, including bayonet and scabbard" This variation was supplied from 1906 until 1914 (1:207). 1908 DWM Brazilian (7 x 57mm) Mauser - Serial # 7960 (Mfg by Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken, Berlin) "All matching serial numbers, including bayonet and scabbard" In 1896 Loewe founded Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken with a … US Army WWII 1911A1 Colt In 45 ACP Remington Rand US Property Marked. The Mauser C96 (Construktion 96) [5] is a semi-automatic pistol that was originally produced by German arms manufacturer Mauser from 1896 to 1937. I was told it was a 1920 Swiss commercial Luger made from parts. In 1896, both Loewe and Mauser came under the control of Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken, A.-G. (German Arms and Ammunition Co., Inc.) abbreviated DWM. A rare Orange Free State (O.V.S.) I would guess that yours was made in 1908 (calculated guess). HISTORY. The scabbards are of sheet-rolled steel, ball finial, and are usually dark "blued" finish (almost black). I do not know much about these old guns and i thought i would come here and see if anyone could help me identify a new addition to my small collection of rifles. ok. Last edited by okcorral1881; 02-22-2010 at 08:51 PM . 15. In 1913 Mauser Oberndorf got a deal for 100,000 Brazil 1908 models and completed the deal just before WW1. Complete serial number tables can be found in Jan Still's "Imperial Lugers" and "Third Reich Lugers", respectively. Russ Chastain 05.28.19. Argentine Model 1909 DWM Mauser Rifle Description: Serial #L8156, 7.65mm Mauser, 29' barrel with an excellent, bright bore. Mauser P-08 began production at serial# 1 with the K date in 1934, and simply progressed through the number-suffix irrespective of year. R. L. DWM RELOADED! Luger Side Plate Mauser Serial Number 72. It is the first major modification of the Mauser Model 1893 and was produced by Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken, known as DWM, and Ludwig Loewe Company during … Mauser Oberndorf also provided extra parts for the Brazil 1908 rifles made by DWM who handled 80% of the whole original deal . Front toggle link is still marked DWM. Properties: DWM highly polished toggle, upright Cc/U proof, no Serial Number on receiver, 4â -9mm barrel, assembled by Mauser from DWM parts. On the left is the frame and barrel matching serial numbers. DWM bought majority interest in Loewe & Co in late 1896 and began producing the "Father" of the Luger, the Borchardt, designed by Hugo Borchart under the label of Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken in 1897. Mine has an N80xx serial number, and what I found indicated that it was made in 1896. These are marked on top of the receiver ring with the large Argentina crest and the left side of the receiver is marked "MAUSER MODELO / ARGENTINO 1909", and the receiver side wall is marked "DEUTSCHE WAFFEN UND / MUNITIONSFABRIKEN, BERLIN". Just about any fan of bolt action rifles knows the name Mauser, which represents arguably the most brilliant — and certainly the most prolific — turnbolt rifles designs in history. It has over 4,000 entries, spanning the serial number range from the first 1900 commercial series guns through the end of the 5-digit number system, and continuing through the v suffix of the Alphabet Commercials. This site wont let me post the excel sheet, but an argentine DWM 1909 with a serial number starting in G was originally manufactured in 1910. Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken Aktiengesellschaft (German Weapons and Munitions public limited company), known as DWM, was an arms company in Imperial Germany created in 1896 when Ludwig Loewe & Company united its weapons and ammunition production facilities within one company. DESCRIPTION: This is an original, numbers matching, non-import German Mauser Gew 98, which is chambered in 8x57mm Mauser and was made in 1915 at Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken Berlin (German Weapons and Munitions Works) also known as "DWM." DWM 1900 Commercial Dish Toggle 4 Digit. Serial numbers are matching. Like I told Gunner, I don't have a book or a list for serial numbers. “bcd” and “43”, markings are written under the recovery, is the serial number mark. Comment. Per Görtz/Sturgess in figure 14-29, page 976 the upper number is the last two-digits of the serial number, pictured on a 1918 identified barrel. THE BLUING SHOWS HIGH EDGE WEAR ALONG WITH HEAVY WEAR ON THE FRONT STRAP AND DULLING ON THE REAR, THERE IS LIGHT FRECKLING PRESENT OVERALL... $2,500.00. 1895 rifle made by DWM that bears a Transvaal contract C prefix serial number and the turned-down bolt handle common to late-production Boer rifles. Apparently the DWM concern (Deutsche Waffen und Munitions), Ludwig Loewe’s continuation, produced, starting in 1897, an uncertain number, maybe as many as 40,000 more M1893 rifles for Spain, many of them also marked ^Ma _ for the Navy; The highest known serial Done. Mauser serial number lookup. Has roller coaster sight. Serial Number: 9229f. The DWM Commercial database I have been amassing for the last two years is now available for download. 12 views. This model of Luger has a mix of both left over parts from the DWM factory and new production Mauser that were assembled to fulfill some early 1930s commercial contracts as well as being used to fulfill … This practice was followed by both DWM and Erfurt. Rare OVS Boer War / Chilean M1893 DWM Mauser 7×57 Rifle in Very Nice Condition. All serial numbers match. This site wont let me post the excel sheet, but an argentine DWM 1909 with a serial number starting in G was originally manufactured in 1910. Mauser cycled through the complete alphabet three times, ending in the n suffix block in 1942. DWM Army Luger P08 1918 WWI Production DWM Army Luger P08 1918 WWI Production $2,450.00 DWM Army Luger P08 1918 WWI Production Serial Number: 6066 I ON HOLD Out of stock Categories: Firearms, Other Firearms How To Order There was some variation in the exact configuration of the type C rifles. The complete serial number is stamped on the left side of the receiver at the barrel breech. DWM 1906 COMMERCIAL LUGER - C49650. MAUSER 98 DWM. This practice was followed by both DWM and Erfurt. Estimated production: 750. Regards, Jon. Stoeger contract Caliber 9mm Parabellum - 8" barrel A few hundred produced, 1 to 3 digit serial: DWM/Mauser Oberndorf - produced 1930-1934 Commercial sales Caliber 9mm Parabellum - 4" barrel 500 produced, 1 to 4 digit serial: Turkish Contract - produced 1930-1934 The thumb safety is thumb marked, as the sear stop and 1st toggle link. 1940. 28″ barrel. Ww2 German Luger Serial Numbers The Survey of the Mauser 'Banner' V series in this Forum is now active since November 2005. Minor addition which is not directly relevant in this case but might be more generally when looking at Gew98 serials: According to Ball (Mauser Military Rifles of the World 4th ed p 168) the star rifles "had a numeral suffix as opposed to alpha suffix" he shows a photo of a rifle with what appears to be a 2 stamped under the 4 digit serial. The left side of the slide is stamped P.38 ac/41 and s/n. 1909 Argentine Mauser Serial Numbers Argentine Mauser Serial .... Capture-argentine-mauser-serial-numbers. As far as when it was redone in Argentina, probably 50's or 60's if it was refitted to a different caliber like 30.06. Magazine matches serial number. Overall condition is good with patina and light scattered pitting. One of the first Lugers to be finished with "Salt" blue process. Legal Note All Gewehr98 rifles and Kar98 carbines were ... Mauser 1898 through 1918 Spandau 1899 through 1918 Sauer 1915 through 1918 ... serial numbers used on imperial rifles. 1895 rifle made by DWM that bears a Transvaal contract C prefix serial number and the turned-down bolt handle common to late-production Boer rifles. But most probably it is a 4-digit number. With the exception of the 2.5mm side plate stamping the balance of 2.5mm font height serialization of the gun is totally correct an original along with the correct 2mm font height commercial hidden style stamping of the side plate and take down lever makes 9754r a totally correct 1928 manufactured crown N commercially proofed DWM/BKIW These reworked Gew.98’s have the winged eagle of the Weimar inspectors. It has over 4,000 entries, spanning the serial number range from the first 1900 commercial series guns through the end of the 5-digit number system, and continuing through the v suffix of the Alphabet Commercials. 122 years ago, Ludwig Loewe joined with MAUSER und the „Deutsche Metallpatronenfabrik AG“ and founded the „Deutschen Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken“ in Berlin. SOLD Read more; DWM 1900 Commercial Dish Toggle 4 Digit $ 2,395.00. Boer War contract and Chilean contract Model 1893 DWM full-length 7×57 Mauser rifle. 1907 was the year of transition for DWM as they moved from the grip strap safety to just the single thumb safety. Ive got a k98 mauser in 7.92. Bore has strong rifling with frosting. Stock matches serial number. DWM Imperial Eagle German Army test proof marks are also on the right side of the barrel and the left side of the breech block (c:100). These two number stampings are, coincidently, the last two digits of the complete five-digit commercial serial number 941(82) and were probably applied by DWM/BKIW or Mauser. 1908 Brazilian contract Mauser in very good condition with 95% finish. The Model 1900/06 DWM Parabellum was the second variation of the Switzerland Army Standard pistol. Stoeger contract Caliber 9mm Parabellum - 8" barrel A few hundred produced, 1 to 3 digit serial: DWM/Mauser Oberndorf - produced 1930-1934 Commercial sales Caliber 9mm Parabellum - 4" barrel 500 produced, 1 to 4 digit serial: Turkish Contract - produced 1930-1934 Comment. 1908 Brazilian contract Mauser in very good condition with 95% finish. 4/5 Bore, 4/5 Stock. Stock matches serial number. Bolt matches serial number. Magazine matches serial number. As far as when it was redone in Argentina, probably 50's or 60's if it was refitted to a different caliber like 30.06. Minor addition which is not directly relevant in this case but might be more generally when looking at Gew98 serials: According to Ball (Mauser Military Rifles of the World 4th ed p 168) the star rifles "had a numeral suffix as opposed to alpha suffix" he shows a photo of a rifle with what appears to be a 2 stamped under the 4 digit serial. 1909 Argentine Mauser Serial Numbers Argentine Mauser Serial .... Capture-argentine-mauser-serial-numbers. Mauser P-08 began production at serial# 1 with the K date in 1934, and simply progressed through the number-suffix irrespective of year. There are commercial, contract serial numbers and even mixtures of military style and commercial style numbers that may have assorted markings and even suffixes. Mauser cycled through the complete alphabet three times, ending in the n … But most probably it is a 4-digit number. 1891 Argentine Mauser,Loewe Berlin,7,65X53.Matching numbers,21 Inch barrel. Jones, and are correct for a 1. The Swiss Model 1900/06 DWM serial numbers are from 5001 to 15215. This is a nice rifle with all matching numbered parts (including the cleaning rod) that retains 90-95% of the original blue with some fading at the muzzle, and on the other fittings. Here's a link with numbers and dates: Surplusrifle Forum. The proof marks are the amazing story of this guns. 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