Make: The frame is DWM, some parts are Erfurt

Model: Custom Luger Carbine

Serial Number: 3088a

Year of Manufacture: The frame was made ca. 1914-1919, we do not know when it was assembled to its current configuration.

Caliber: 7.65mm / .30 Luger

Action Type: Striker-Fired, Short-Recoil Toggle-Action Semi-Automatic Fed By Removable Magazine

Barrel Length: 8”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a is a serrated blade dovetailed to a base at the muzzle. The rear sight is a fine-tune "V"-notch tangent sight mounted to the barrel, adjustable from 100 to 800 meters. The rear toggle link has had its original fixed rear sight removed.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered wood. The inside of each panel has "3088" hand-written in pencil. The grips have light handling wear with some scattered nicks and scuffs. The checkering is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Strawed

Finish Originality: Refinished, numbered parts match or have been force-matched.

Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with well defined rifling. There is scattered minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is scattered finish wear along the sides of the barrel and on the sideplate. There is infrequent other more minor wear. The strawed parts have muted. There are some scattered light nicks and small scratches. There is infrequent very minor surface oxidation. The rear toggle has been touched-up where its rear sight was removed. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. Most markings are clear, an export mark has been nearly completely removed from the right of the barrel extension, the front toggle has no maker's marking. Overall, this handgun rates in Very Good condition as customized.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single wood floorplate magazine, a Luger Navy board-style stock and a 50-round box of Remington Kleanbore .30 Luger ammunition. The magazine shows extensive oxidation on its body. The stock has a 1920 property marking. Please note, the flaps of the ammo box warn against using the ammunition in a Carbine.

Our Assessment: The Luge is one of the most iconic and visually distinctive sidearms in history. It has seen extensive use by military, law enforcement, and remains popular commercially to this very day. This example has been assembled into a pistol-carbine configuration with an 8" barrel, tangent rear sight, and matching or force-matched numbered parts. In Very Good condition as customized, it will make a neat addition to any collection. Please see our photos and good luck!