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 reflects the transition to the non adjustable front sight; this is an early model that still has this adjustment.   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.     (771)

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.  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 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. The low 4 digit serial number with an "a" suffix puts this Parabellum in the early part of 1917, as evidenced by the adjustable front sight.

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

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.

This was designed as a precision weapon and with the extended barrel and 800m rear sight make it formidable.

 Adjustable front sight; up through part of 1917 the Artillery Luger was manufactured with an adjustable front sight. 

This is a very difficult to find dated DWM 1917 with the adjustable front sight in excellent condition with all the basic Imperial proofs and all matching including the magazine. This 200mm barreled Parabellum is offered for $3,895.00. Any questions to josef@phoenixinvestmentarms.com 

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WARNING: We do not represent these guns as safe to fire. They are not test fired before sale; they are sold as collectibles only. Prior to firing you should have it inspected by a qualified individual and abide by all safety requirements.