A DWM Model 1920 rework parabellum pistol with associated holster
Serial no. 199.8, 9mm caliber, 4 inch round blued barrel stamped only with serial no. on underside near frame. Blued frame stamped Germany; sideplate serial numbered 9.8; all numbers match; military proof present. Sear safety; frame marked Gesichert at back for thumb safety. Originally an artillery Luger, the receiver with chamber dated 1917, the front with notch from removal of the original sight; toggle marked DWM; extractor marked Geladen Straw finish on take-down lever, trigger, thumb safety, and back of magazine release. Front gripstrap with area where regimental markings have been removed. Checkered two-piece walnut grips. Matching aluminum base magazine with housing marked Haenel/Schmeisser Patent Brown leather holster marked cea/1942 with swastika over WaA706 and large embossed P.08; Bechtel is inscribed on the back of the holster, and written in ink on the inside of the flap, this is officer's name that allegedly captured the pistol.
Condition: Very good. Retains about 80% to 90% blue finish from period of rework, with visible pitting under some surfaces; some edge wear and marks from use. Small chip to left grip directly below thumb safety; checkering excellent. Faded straw finish with some spotting and wear. Holster markings excellent; some losses to finish on corners of flap; scattered scratches and marks from use.
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