Proof ID on possible VoPo Luger

CubanoLibre · 08-31-2021, 09:40 AM

As a newbie, I need help identifying this proof on what looks to be a VoPo Luger. Thanks.

mrerick · 08-31-2021, 10:37 AM

Welcome to the Forum.

It would help to see more of the Luger. Search for our FAQ and look for other posts of VoPo Lugers on the site. I have previously posted photos of known Vopo Lugers and I think that the mark might be similar. It looks like a double strike, and I can't make out much detail from your posted picture.

Mac Cat · 08-31-2021, 12:37 PM

@CubanoLibre If you follow the "FAQ" menu item, it will take you to a page that now has a large and a small FAQ document that you can download. The VOPO sections are on page 35-36.

Edward Tinker · 08-31-2021, 01:37 PM

I moved this, as you had it in the for sale section

This is considered an acceptance marking by the VOPO instead of a proof marking, although the crown N markings were proof markings. Anyone know for sure?

Dwight Gruber · 08-31-2021, 02:04 PM

The shield-letter inside a starburst is a Vopo armorer's stamp (the letter is the initial of the armorer's name). It certifies that particular armorer's work on some nearby aspect of the pistol. It is the only marking which indicates actual ownership by the Deutsche Volkspolizei (VoPo).

--Dwight

CubanoLibre · 09-03-2021, 11:12 AM

Really appreciate your help and answers. I posted new with more pictures: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...963#post340963
What do you think this luger is worth? I'm considering purchasing.

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CubanoLibre New User Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Proof ID on possible VoPo Luger As a newbie, I need help identifying this proof on what looks to be a VoPo Luger. Thanks. Attached Images

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Welcome to the Forum. It would help to see more of the Luger. Search for our FAQ and look for other posts of VoPo Lugers on the site. I have previously posted photos of known Vopo Lugers and I think that the mark might be similar. It looks like a double strike, and I can't make out much detail from your posted picture. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

08-31-2021, 12:37 PM	#3
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 731 Thanks: 2,095 Thanked 610 Times in 329 Posts	@CubanoLibre If you follow the "FAQ" menu item, it will take you to a page that now has a large and a small FAQ document that you can download. The VOPO sections are on page 35-36. Attached Images

08-31-2021, 01:37 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	I moved this, as you had it in the for sale section This is considered an acceptance marking by the VOPO instead of a proof marking, although the crown N markings were proof markings. Anyone know for sure? __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-31-2021, 02:04 PM	#5
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,902 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,318 Times in 431 Posts	The shield-letter inside a starburst is a Vopo armorer's stamp (the letter is the initial of the armorer's name). It certifies that particular armorer's work on some nearby aspect of the pistol. It is the only marking which indicates actual ownership by the Deutsche Volkspolizei (VoPo). --Dwight

09-03-2021, 11:12 AM	#6
CubanoLibre New User Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Really appreciate your help and answers. I posted new with more pictures: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...963#post340963 What do you think this luger is worth? I'm considering purchasing.