Luger LP08 Artillery Model Pistol Accession Number: REL31049.001

Description

The Luger LP08 Parabellum Artillery Model is a recoil-operated, locked breech, semi-automatic, striker fired pistol. The pistol is manufactured from ordnance steel and has high lustre bluing finish on the metal parts. The Luger features a unique toggle locking system, consisting of two tilting bars and a short moving barrel. The pistol has a frame mounted manual safety at the left side of the gun. Ammunition is chambered from an 8 shot, inline, detachable box magazine (missing). The pistol grips are manufactured from wood and are screwed to the frame. The frame has a lanyard loop and the rear of the pistol frame has provision for a shoulder butt stock. Markings- DWM 1917 with various manufacturing cyphers and proof house marks.

Contextual Description

Unknown

Details

Accession Number
REL31049.001
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Firearm
Measurement
Overall: 31.1 x 3.5 x 14 cm
Date Made
1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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Accession REL31049.001

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