unit marking on 1914 dwm believe commercial

Don M · 02-01-2006, 07:10 PM

Joe,

Welcome to the forum. That mark is for the Schutzpolizei (uniformed large-city police) of the city or governmental district of Bautzen in the state of Saxony. What makes you believe the pistol is a 1914 commercial? Most of the known Lugers with this marking were manufactured in the mid-1920s. If you would tell us the serial number and letter suffix on the pistol, it will help. I would also be interested in whether this Luger has/had a sear and/or magazine safety and any other markings (proofs, etc.) on the gun. Photos would be a huge help.

02-01-2006, 07:10 PM	#2
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Joe, Welcome to the forum. That mark is for the Schutzpolizei (uniformed large-city police) of the city or governmental district of Bautzen in the state of Saxony. What makes you believe the pistol is a 1914 commercial? Most of the known Lugers with this marking were manufactured in the mid-1920s. If you would tell us the serial number and letter suffix on the pistol, it will help. I would also be interested in whether this Luger has/had a sear and/or magazine safety and any other markings (proofs, etc.) on the gun. Photos would be a huge help. __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com