LP.08 /Lange Pistole/
| Weapon name | Luger LP.08 Lange pistole (long pistol) |
| Weapon type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | GERMANY  |
| Constructor | Georg Johann Luger, /A.Fischer/ |
| Designed in | 1914 – 1918 |
| Manufacturer | DWM, Erfurt |
| No. of units made | aproxx 174.000 units |
Technical parameters
| Weight | 0,995 kg |
| Length | 322 mm |
| Barrel length | 200 mm |
| Type of cartridge | 9 x 19 mm luger |
| Calibre | 9 mm |
| Muzzle velocity | 320-430m/s |
| Magazine | 8 rounds magazine 32 rounds drum magazine TM.08 |
Weapon description
LP.08 /Lange Pistole/, manufacturer DWM – Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken, caliber 9 mm Luger, manufactured in 1917, eight rounds (magazine capacity), alternatively 32 round drum magazine TM.08.
The weapon has the correct marking for the manufacture year 1917. The pistol is marked with the DWM manufacturer’s logo on the top of joint slide and the last two digits of the serial number on the front sight, on the front of the joint, behind the logo and on the back end of the joint. The year 1917 is stamped on the slide case. The entire serial number is stamped on the left side of the front of the frame, and the last two digits of the serial number are stamped on the release lever, the cover plate, extractor, hammer catch, and the safety lever. The front part of the bolt has a styled eagle stamped on this side, expressing the weapon being tested with a larger propellant cartridge load, an accuracy and functionality test. This verification mark is also located on the right side of the slide front and also on the right side of the barrel stem. The right side of the slide behind the verification Eagle bears army acceptance marks TSS in Gothic shape with a crown. The mark was the initial letter of the inspector surname symbolizing quality verification goods taken over (reassembly and inspection of components after firing).
The barrel underside, at the weapon body, is stamped with the entire serial number with the series letter, including the value of the bore diameter of 8.83 mm. The entire serial number with the series letter is also stamped on the weapon body under the muzzle.
Wooden milled grip panels with dovetail are corresponding with stamped number 9 of unknown origin. Unmarked magazine with wooden bottom is corresponding to the year of manufacture.