GERMAN MILITARY P08

Overview

Imperial German DWM 1915 Luger P08 - 9mm (Matching Small Parts)Up for sale is a highly desirable piece of military history: an Imperial German Luger P08 manufactured by DWM (Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken) in 1915. This World War I combat veteran features the iconic toggle-lock action and carries a beautiful, honest patina that tells the story of its century-long history.This specimen stands out due to its high level of visible matching components, featuring the serial number 3131 (or matching last-two digits 31) stamped across multiple primary and small parts.Key Features & Details:Manufacturer: DWM (Script logo crisp on the toggle link)Year of Production: 1915 (Stamped clearly on the chamber receiver)Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger)Barrel Length: Standard 4-inch military barrelSerial Number: 3131Matching Components: Visible matching numbers ("31") present on the frame, receiver, side plate, takedown lever, and rear toggle link.Grips: Classic checkered walnut grips showing honest handling wear with no major chips or cracks.Magazine: Includes one correct-style wood-bottom magazine [is a different Serial Number on the Magazine].Condition Assessment:Finish: Honest, original-style bluing showing typical holster wear on the high edges, sideplate, and muzzle. Shows an authentic, uncleaned look with light thinning and patina consistent with a genuine WWI battlefield sidearm.Mechanics: The toggle action cycles smoothly, lockup is Very tight, and the trigger mechanism operates as it should.Bore: Bright with sharp riflingCollector Notes:Lugers dated 1915 represent the height of Imperial German wartime production before some manufacturing shortcuts were introduced later in the war. Finding one with this many matching small components-including the side plate and takedown lever-makes it an excellent addition to any WWI or military firearms collection.