| Accession Number | REL31049.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Luger LP08 Artillery Model Pistol
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.
History / Summary
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