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Hey Gary I finally got the Estate Luger, thanks so much!
Tuesday, May 28, 2019, 08:58

I have been delirious researching and learning about them. So interesting the history and such. Luger collectors are a special breed too, man they know their stuff and are so discriminating! The safety ended up being the top of the safety bar missing, broken who knows when in the last 105 years. An inexpensive part. No complaints at all, as it may be worth considerably more than I paid, in a niche market.

Tell Tom it seems that it is actually not a Commercial model but a very early "Non-date mark, DWM Imperial Military P08" from the third batch run, "b" suffix. He seems to be an enthusiast and very knowledgeable. I'm just learning. So far the date of manufacture seems to be around 1914. The Military Lion mark and two crowned proofs, only on that side, no date, or other various markings are the tell.

We have had a blast so far and I'll post some pictures of action later.