NOW SOLD! An Iconic, Original, Regimentaly Marked WW1 PO8 German Luger Semi Auto Pistol By Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken (DWM). A Pistol That Saw Combat Service in Both WW1 & WW2. Deactivated

Probably the most famous pistol of both WW1 and WW2 , and certainly the most desirable collectors pistol of the 20th century. Old spec deact and extremely difficult to find collectors item especially with regimental markings. All moving parts.

An automatic hand gun that was first developed in 1908, manufactured by Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken (DWM). Marked with the DWM monogram, with regimental issue stamps for the Jager Battalion and also stamped with the Kiasers Mark. Made and used in WW1 and further issued and used in WW2

The Parabellum-Pistole (Pistol Parabellum), popularly known as the Luger, is a toggle locked, recoil operated, semi-automatic pistol. The design was patented by George Luger in 1898 and produced by German arms manufacturer Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) starting in 1900; it was an evolution of the 1898 Hugo Borchardt designed C-93.

The Luger was made popular by its use by Germany during World War I and World War II. Though the Luger pistol was first introduced in 7.65x22mm Parabellum, it is notable for being the pistol for which the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge was developed.

Photos in the gallery are both original wartime period and some used in the movies. It was without doubt the most desirable war souvenir of every GI and Tommy that fought in both wars, in Band of Brothers it shows a GI dying trying desperately to recover one from a fallen German officer, sadly an example of actual tragic similar events that occurred in both wars. Such was the magnetic attraction of the Luger pistol, allied soldiers would risk dying, and indeed do so, in order to capture an example as a souvenir.

Usual signs of wear and use yet with exceptionally fine and clear maker stamps and regimental markings. Fully stamped with UK deactivated marks and UK issued certificate

Photos of the Luger will be added later today, but meanwhile is a group photo of some of the original deactivated pistols that we acquired last night {including the Luger}

Not suitable for export.

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