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The 1914 Model Luger is characterized by the 9mm  4" (100mm) barrel,  the rear "V" cut fixed and front dovetailed sight and the frame with the stock lug. These series of Lugers were produced from 1914 until 1918 for the German Military. This Parabellum has all matching numbers. The thumb safety is marked "Gesichert" and when exposed (safety down) means safe.

Serial number placement is in the military ("exposed") style; displayed on the left side of the receiver, the side plate, the locking bolt, the sear bar safety, the extractor, the forward toggle link, the front of the frame, under the barrel, and on the side of the trigger.

The original firing pins were marked with the serial number and  when manufactured the original grips were marked to the gun.  Since firing pins and grips wear and break it is not unusual to find unmarked firing pins or replacement grips.

The DWM monogram markings appear on the 1st toggle link and the extractor is marked 'Geladen' (Loaded).

At the outbreak of WWI the German Army seemed reasonably equipped with the Luger Pistol. The DWM factory in Berlin moved to peak production by 1915 and were producing 700 Parabellums per day.

Above (Left): The Geladen indicating the Luger is Loaded. (Right) Initially the German military didn't want to pay for the hold-open and the 1908 military models. By 1913 they changed their minds and ordered the early military guns back to the factory to be re-worked and the hold open added.  So, the small piece just above the trigger pin is the extrusion of the hold-open cut in the frame. Under the milled hole is a small Crown B.

The inside of the gun is clean and shows that someone has taken care of it for the past 93 years. The grips both match with the last two digits of the serial number.  The 1910 did not have a stock lug.

On the bottom of the barrel is the caliber marking done at the factory; in this case 8,82mm. Not to worry, few 9mm are actually 9mm in caliber. At least not when they left the factory.

On the left is the frame and barrel matching serial numbers.  Military Lugers were numbered 1-10000 and then 1a-10000a, 1b-1000b, and so on. To properly identify your Luger always use the full serial number with the alphabet identifier

The combined production for DWM  during the war years is only estimated at 740,000.  This was extraordinary for this period when each Luger was individually machined and hand fitted and proofed. The war destroyed vast quantities and these 98 yr old guns that have survived today are treasured in  collections throughout the world.

The safety is marked with a Crown B, as the proof under the hold open insertion on the right of the receiver.  Apparently when it came in for the hold-open the safety was replaced. 1914 was the first year of modifications to the 1908 Model for the German military. 

It is entirely subjective to give any Luger a rating of excellent or fine, just as it is to declare it xx% blued or strawed. We strive to provide pictures so you can judge for yourself if the gun meets your criteria. If you need more information about the gun to make your decisions then email josef@phoenixinvestmentarms.com

This is a excellent example of a 1910 Dated  DWM Imperial Luger with matching parts and unit marked. This is a difficult date to obtain in this good of condition. This Luger is being offered for $2,875.00 over the counter.

LAYAWAYS:  Sometimes our "significant other" doesn't understand the beauty, craftsmanship and investment potential of one of these investor grade weapons.  In these circumstances where discretion becomes the better part of valor we will accept layaways of up to one year with at least 20% down and some activity occurring monthly to insure that after one year the sale is completed.  Cancellations of layaways forfeit 33% if done within two months, otherwise 100%. You can transfer a layaway to a consignment sale at any time. See "Legal" for exact terms.

3 Day Return Policy

We honor a three day return policy. We will answer any questions, send you any pictures, as detailed as you want, to insure that what we are showing you is what you want to see, before you buy it.  See Legal.

All items are guaranteed to be as described and shown. Unless the  item is substantially different from as it is depicted in the pictures or described in the text there will be a $35 handling fee for re-logging and re-stocking.

FIRING ANY WEAPON NEGATES ANY CHANCE OF RETURN!

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.