DWM 1915 LP.08 Artillery Luger pistol chambered in 9x19mm, serial number 2797. This Imperial German military LP.08 features the 7 7/8 inch barrel, tangent rear sight, DWM monogram toggle, and faint arsenal proofs on the barrel extension. The rear frame is marked C.S.A. All serialized parts are matching, including the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, front sight, rear sight assembly, barrel extension, trigger bar, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, and toggles; the magazine is unmarked. The pistol has a professionally reapplied blue finish with reheated strawed small parts and is in excellent mechanical condition.
The Lange Pistole 08, better known to collectors as the “Artillery Luger,” is the long-barrelled development of the standard P08 Luger. Adopted by the Imperial German Army in 1913, it was issued to artillery crews, machine-gun detachments, and other support troops who needed more reach and accuracy than an ordinary sidearm but were not issued a rifle. Its defining features are the long barrel and the tangent rear sight graduated for distant targets, and in the field many were paired with a detachable wooden shoulder stock and a high-capacity drum magazine. The type saw hard service throughout the First World War, including with German stormtroop and aviation units, and surviving examples like this 1915 DWM gun remain among the most sought-after of all Luger variants.
With its matching serialized parts, original DWM monogram toggle, tangent sight, and honest arsenal markings, this LP.08 presents as a complete and displayable example of one of the First World War’s most distinctive service pistols. The professionally reapplied blue and reheated strawed small parts give it strong visual appeal, while the strong, bright bore and excellent mechanical condition make it a sound shooter in 9x19mm for collectors who wish to enjoy it at the range. It is a standout centerpiece for any Imperial German or World War I militaria collection.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: DWM
Country of origin: Germany
Year: 1915
Model: LP.08 Artillery Luger
Action: Semi-automatic
Caliber/Gauge: 9x19mm
Serial: 2797
Bore: Strong bright bore with minor pitting/frosting
Finish: Reapplied blue with reheated strawed small parts
Barrel: 7 7/8 inch barrel
Sights: Tangent rear sight
Grip: Sturdy grips with mild smoothing and scattered handling marks
Mechanical condition: Excellent mechanical condition
