barrel markings on police rework

Don M · 12-06-2009, 04:40 PM

I can't really tell from the photos but the other stamp may be a Simson acceptance stamp E/33 or E/6, indicating the barrel was purchased from Simson by the police armory. It may also be from some other supplier. Is there a single digit number on the bottom of the barrel?

The 1920 on the chamber is the manufacture date, not the government property stamp. It is consistent with the serial number 3052a.

Is there anything stamped on the front grip strap?

lutthier · 12-06-2009, 04:53 PM

I cropped the picture.

lutthier · 12-06-2009, 04:57 PM

There is no other #s on the strap or under the barrel. Here's a couple more photos.

lutthier · 12-06-2009, 05:01 PM

Here's an interesting mark

lutthier · 12-06-2009, 05:08 PM

I was told this was a very early possibly first issue PO8.

12-06-2009, 04:40 PM	#1
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	I can't really tell from the photos but the other stamp may be a Simson acceptance stamp E/33 or E/6, indicating the barrel was purchased from Simson by the police armory. It may also be from some other supplier. Is there a single digit number on the bottom of the barrel? The 1920 on the chamber is the manufacture date, not the government property stamp. It is consistent with the serial number 3052a. Is there anything stamped on the front grip strap? __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

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