This is a 1914 Model, chamber dated 1917 DWM 8" model with the 800 meter adjustable rear sight mounted on the barrel. The 1917 Chamber Date with the front adjustable sight is one of the most difficult of the Artillery models since it was produced for such a short time in limited numbers before conversion to the fixed front sight blade.  This all-matching gun and rig shows up in this condition once ever 40 years.   (815)

The original intent was to issue the 8" weapon to gun boat crews but it then became standard issue to machine gun crews and artillery units.

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Acknowledging a requirement to protect the crew served weapons the German army was in search of a shorter, more lightweight weapon than the G98.  The Luger Carbine was well known (the Kaiser hunted with one), so the idea for a long barreled pistol with a stock was an easy jump to make.

This is a 9mm weapon with all the matching parts marked in the military manner (exposed). The barrel is 200mm and it has the adjustable site.

Sometimes in examination people think the leaf site is bent.  However, when raising the site to the full 800 meter position reveals a 7° left movement.  This design compensates for the rifling on the 200 mm barrel which gives the bullet a twist in flight and if properly adjusted will permit a corrected point of impact.  Another example of Luger engineering. The Imperial proofs are well struck and tell the story of the gun.  The barrel inside is shiny with distinctive lands and grooves.  The magazine is clean and grips match the gun.

The stock displays the Imperial proof markings its authenticity.

The stock is serial numbered to the gun

 Adjustable front sight; up through part of 1917 the Artillery Luger was manufactured with an adjustable front sight.  This was designed as a precision weapon and with the extended barrel and 800m rear sight make it formidable.

The frame has the stock lug and the thumb safety. The thumb safety is marked "Gesichert" and extractor "Geladen".  The barrel is numbered and proofed to the weapon. The inside of the gun is clean and well cared for. The serial numbers are marked in the "military manner" meaning they are exposed on the parts. This Luger has all matching parts.

Not only do we have the manufacturers cartouche from a Berlin saddle maker but you have the Imperial quartermaster acceptance mark from the 4th Corps.

This is a collector grade weapon, low serial number, all matching,  and a great addition to anyone's collection.

The matching gun and stock are very difficult to find. This 1914 DWM Model dated 1917 in excellent condition with all the basic Imperial proofs in very good condition. This offering includes the Parabellum, the matching stock, an artillery cleaning rod and loading tool along with a dated and Imperial accepted holster and accessories, If you are collecting the dated artilleries or even matching rigs then you know how hard it is to obtain one like this.  This Luger is offered for $8,895.00 over-the-counter.   

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