German Imperial Army Lange Pistole 08 (Artillery Luger), 1914

Firearm

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Fred Light Museum

Name/Title

German Imperial Army Lange Pistole 08 (Artillery Luger), 1914

Entry/Object ID

FL-15-12-01.2a-b

Description

A semi-automatic, short-recoil-operated military pistol utilizing a characteristic toggle-lock action mechanism. The firearm is configured with an extended 200 mm (8-inch) round barrel topped with an adjustable 8-position tangent rear sight graduated from 100 to 800 meters. The side grips are composed of two-piece checkered brown walnut wood. The pistol retains a high level of mechanical and component originality. The full four-digit factory serial number "1321" is stamped on the lower frame (above the trigger guard) and underneath the barrel. The matching last two digits, "21", are systematically stamped across smaller components, including the breechblock, rear toggle link, sight components, and the rear spine of the frame. The firearm does not have a matching magazine serial number. Component Proof Marks: Chamber Ring (Top): Stamped with production year 1914. Front Toggle Link: Stamped with Imperial Crown over ERFURT manufacturer monogram. Front Grip Strap (Top Apex): Stamped with capital letter W (Württemberg regional military designation). Right Side of Receiver: Displays a sequential array of Imperial German military inspection and acceptance stamps (Gothic characters under crowns). Left Side of Receiver: Features three crisp factory proof/acceptance marks. Barrel: Displays clear military proof stamps alongside the serial number. Magazine Base: Stamped with serial number 7324.

Firearm Type

Pistol

Use

Intended for mobile artillery teams, machine gun squads, and trench-raiding units, the "Artillery Luger" paired an extended eight-inch barrel with an adjustable tangent sight calibrated out to 800 meters. This specimen was manufactured in 1914—the only year the state-run Erfurt Arsenal produced this long-barreled variant before pivoting entirely to infantry rifles.

Category

Firearms, Pistol, Toggle Lock, Semi Automatic, 9mm Luger
Action, Caliber

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Neil Smith

Notes

Accession Date: 07/01/15

Firearm Detail

Manufacturer

Erfurt Arsenal

Action

Blowback Operation

Cartridge Capacity

8

Finish Type

Bluing

Serial Number

1321

Date Made

1914

Dimensions

Length

203 mm

Material

steel

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Serial

Other Number

1321

Number Type

Model

Other Number

1914 Artillery

Location

Location

Display Cabinet

TF-FR-S8

Room

Firearms Room

Building

Fred Light Museum

Date

April 27, 2026

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

April 22, 2026

Updated By

Justin M. Miller

Update Date

August 28, 2026