DWM P08 Luger pistol chambered in .30 Luger, serial number 7408h. This example has a blank chamber and faint Imperial German markings on the right side of the receiver and toggle. It was surplused from Finnish Army service and retains 95%+ bluing, giving it a strong overall presentation.
The pistol is majority serial number matching, with the trigger connecting bar not matching and the polymer-base magazine unnumbered. The left side of the frame has a trench art stamp reading EVA, adding a distinct personal marking. Mechanically, the pistol is excellent, with a mirror bore. A clean DWM P08 with Finnish service history, strong remaining finish, and interesting markings.
The Pistole 08 — universally known as the P08 Luger — was adopted by the German Army in 1908 and became one of the most recognizable sidearms of the 20th century. Designed by Georg Luger and built in vast numbers by Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken (DWM), the toggle-locked, short-recoil P08 served German forces through both World Wars before large numbers were captured, issued, and surplused across Europe. The .30 Luger (7.65x21mm Parabellum) chambering seen here is the cartridge the pistol was originally developed around, and is less common than the later 9mm service guns, a detail that makes this variant especially interesting to collectors. Finnish forces were among the European armies to field 7.65mm Lugers, and examples drawn from Finnish stores carry exactly the kind of Cold War-era surplus provenance that defines a desirable collector Luger.
For the buyer, this is a complete and highly displayable piece of history: strong original finish, a mirror bore, honest service markings, and the unmistakable lines of Georg Luger’s design. Whether you are building a military handgun collection, focusing on Imperial and surplus German arms, or simply want a characterful P08 with documented Finnish service, this DWM example offers strong eye appeal and genuine collector interest. As an early DWM Luger it qualifies as a Curio & Relic and ships to your FFL.
Specifications
Manufacturer: DWM
Country of origin: Germany
Model: P08 Luger
Action: Semi-automatic
Caliber/Gauge: .30 Luger
Serial: 7408h
Matching: Majority serial number matching; trigger connecting bar not matching; magazine unnumbered
Condition: Retaining 95%+ bluing
Bore: Mirror bore
Features: Blank chamber; faint Imperial German markings on right side of receiver and toggle; Finnish Army service; EVA trench art stamp on left side of frame
Included: Polymer-base unnumbered magazine
Mechanical condition: Excellent mechanical condition
