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gbelleh · 10-16-2006, 11:19 AM

I finally took some pictures:

Please let me know what you think of the date stamp and anything else notable. Thanks again.

Left side:

Right side:

Date stamp:

Suffix:

Magazine base:

Don M · 10-16-2006, 02:48 PM

Definitely an a-block 1920-dated DWM with what looks like Weimar Dove/ArA4 proofs. Has police sear safety but no apparent mag safety. Matching mag. A very nice Luger.

I presume that since you haven't mentioned it, there is no apparent marking on the front grip strap. However, is there any evidence that there may have been one that was ground/buffed off? This evidence would be a rough finish or perhaps the remnants of an old stamping. Often, the periods from an old marking remain.

gbelleh · 10-16-2006, 03:36 PM

I've examined the front strap carefully and can find no evidence of any markings and only what looks like holster wear near the magazine well.

John Sabato · 10-16-2006, 08:05 PM

I agree, this is a 1920 "dated" Police Luger, and not a "1920" property stamped Luger... Nice job finding this for the price you paid... a real piece of history for a bargain!

10-16-2006, 02:48 PM	#22
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Definitely an a-block 1920-dated DWM with what looks like Weimar Dove/ArA4 proofs. Has police sear safety but no apparent mag safety. Matching mag. A very nice Luger. I presume that since you haven't mentioned it, there is no apparent marking on the front grip strap. However, is there any evidence that there may have been one that was ground/buffed off? This evidence would be a rough finish or perhaps the remnants of an old stamping. Often, the periods from an old marking remain. __________________ Regards, Don [email protected] Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

10-16-2006, 08:05 PM	#24
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	I agree, this is a 1920 "dated" Police Luger, and not a "1920" property stamped Luger... Nice job finding this for the price you paid... a real piece of history for a bargain! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

10-16-2006, 11:19 AM	#21
gbelleh User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I finally took some pictures: Please let me know what you think of the date stamp and anything else notable. Thanks again. Left side: Right side: Date stamp: Suffix: Magazine base:

10-16-2006, 03:36 PM	#23
gbelleh User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've examined the front strap carefully and can find no evidence of any markings and only what looks like holster wear near the magazine well.