The Swiss were actually the first to officially adopt the Luger pistol.

They were first manufactured in Germany at DWM (Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken) from 1900 to 1914, then in Switzerland at the Waffenfabrik Bern from 1918 to 1946, until it’s replacement by the P49 (SIG P210).

Here is an link to a detailed history of the origin and the Swiss tests.

The Borchardt-Luger History - origins of the Parabellum

Mine is a 06/24 variation. It was produced in 1922. I bought it in 2013 for $ 1000.-. It was in a beautiful condition, and still is but I’ve probably shot another 1500 rounds through it since.

Caliber is 7.65 mm Parabellum, also called .30 Luger. Barrel is 120 mm, it holds 8 cartridges in the magazine plus one in the chamber.











Loaded chamber indicator



Grip safety



Markings, with the serial number, either full or partial, appearing in various places













I have a few spare mags, those are still available at LGS, gun shows and from private sellers.



Here is another one with the corresponding holster. That one was found after my FIL passed away.