- The Luger Model 1902 -

It was in 1902 that DWM created the famous 9 mm Parabellum cartridge, still widely in use today, to bring to its pistol a supplement of stopping power, which was an obvious necessity to gain military markets. The pistol underwent many structural modifications. The frame was reduced 2 mm to match the difference between the 7.65 and the 9 mm cartridge. The first 9 mm barrels are known by collectors as "fat barrels" for they were not tapered. The barrel length was reduced as well to 100 mm. To get more information, refer to our

- The Luger Model 1908 (P08) -

In 1908, The German Army at its turn adopted the Luger pistol in 9 mm calibre with a 100 mm (4 inches) barrel. Well known under the reference of P08, it did no more include a grip safety. First built up without a stock lug, this one was added in 1914, even if a specific stock for the short (regular) model was never available. From 1911 on, the pistol was produced by the Erfurt Arsenal as well. All the Military Lugers bear the date of fabrication on the chamber as many other specific markings relating to proof and inspections. To get more information, refer to our

- The Mauser Luger -
With a total quantity nearing one million of units the firm Mauser, along with the DWM, was a major Luger producer. The Mauser fabrication started in 1930. A big part of this production is characterized by a specific hint : the rear frame "bump". This design was intended to prevent the possible lateral movement of the large rear pin, when the slide was in its full rearward position.  The Mauser Luger production stopped in 1942. To get more information, refer to our