WWI Artillery Luger Tips and Tricks | Expert Interview (OGCA): Episode 3 | David Rachwal

Historic Investments founder Dr. Leonardo Antaris interviews David Rachwal, the founder and owner of the highly esteemed Handguns of the World. David goes over differences between a DWM 1917 Artillery Luger and standard Luger. He shows us what every serious Luger collector should know before considering adding one to their collection. The DWM 1917 Artillery Luger is one of the pinnacles of collectable WWI / WW1 firearms. David shows us how to check for matching serial numbers, to review shoulder stock proofs, and to inspect 32-round snail drum magazines.
David is a Lifetime Member of the National Rifle Association (NRA), the Ohio Gun Collector’s Association (OGCA), Ohio Valley Military Society (OVMS), Colt Collectors Association (CCA), and the Michigan Antique Arms Collectors (MAAC) and is also a member of The American Society of Arms Collectors (AS of AC), The National Automatic Pistol Collectors Association (NAPCA), and the Smith & Wesson Collectors Association (S&WCA)
QUESTIONS??? LEAVE 'EM BELOW! We typically answer questions left in the comments section a few times a month.
This video was produced by the Historic Investments, LLC team.

[@David-fp7yc]

I have personally dealt with Mr.Rachwal through his website and I can say it was a pleasant experience and he was very professional.

[@Paradisefoundlaceiba]

Nice, OGCA since 1973. Blessings my friend!

[@TheDUKEYBOY10]

Great Video David. Derek

[@bad74maverick1]

I love being a member of OGCA. My parents are members and I even got my close friends and roommates as members now. I personally know Mr. Rachwal and have bought several things off of him. I also use him for when I need to update certain guns in my collection values for insurance purposes. He's highly intelligent, well spoken, and enjoys a good conversation. I look forward to seeing him at every show. Regards from Simon.

[@historicinvestments2587]

He is a great guy! We have known him for decades.

[@bad74maverick1]

@@historicinvestments2587 I haven't known him that long, probably 20 maybe 25 years.

[@glenstg]

Very good video. You don't hang around ! Great, had to pause a few times to follow !

[@peterbucko2233]

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[@jcg5571]

I won’t do business with any firearm or automobile dealers that have a “no haggle” price policy. If more folks did the same, I believe you’d see a significant change in prices, policies, and personalities. 😉

[@miguelreyes6872]

Hi, I have a problem with my P08 Artillery luger. I cant reassemble my pistol, is there some trick to put again the side plate ? Its possible you can give and advice?

[@hawkeyeinthehouse2995]

Oh WOW GREAT VIDEO, LOVE LUGERS. I have one now that I think is VERY INTERESTING it's a WW1 Simpson frame and toggle assembly but the barrel extention is dated 1940, the barrel is arsenal marked and appears almost NEW condition. There was NO SERIAL NUMBERS in the usual places (ieft side of the frame above the take down lever and in front of the frame below the barrel. There are NO ARSENAL PROOFING MARKS on the right side of the barrel extention above the frame rails. I had to replace the recoil and striker spring and the mag (JUNK). WORKS GREAT NOW. Oh yeah NO IMPORT MARKS. 😉

[@matthiashellmann6211]

nice to see, but not only the artillery used these Luger pistols, even pilots before machine guns in the planes were installed shot such long pistols during the beginning of ww1 greetings from Germany.....

[@historicinvestments2587]

Interesting! Thanks for the comment.

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[@jerrysanchez5453]

Had no idea lagers had so many numbers to match.thats crazy

[@historicinvestments2587]

Lugers have a lot of numbers.

[@RogerDier]

You jam that mag in like youre swinging a framing hammer...id bet you the metal shavings falling to the tabletop would be visible to the naked eye. I wouldnt want to see you slamming any firearm of mine around like its a pipe wrench.