Luger Stamping Question
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I have a question on this P-08. Pistol is all matching and a sear safety has been added.All matching numbers with a matching mag. with a number 1 and an Eagle L waffenampt. No grip strap markings. Bluing was refinished at some point post war but the straw seems original.
My question is on the left side of the frame are the numbers 1920. I was always under the impression that these Police reworks were always stamped 1920 on the chamber next to the production date. Is this uncommon or common? |
I have never seen one with the 1920 stamp in that position.
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I have seen other guns marked this way, but yes, not common.
Remember, the 1920 is not a date, although it was implemented in 1920 (thus you'll see 1920 over 1920). The 1920 was a gov't stamping (see FAQ and download it :) ) - as they were trying to get weapons off the streets (Allied commission) and thus weapons were given a bounty and they felt that if marked, they'd be less likely to be stolen and returned. The eagle L is nazi era police. |
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Or it is quite possible that someone added the "matching" number magazine - as serendipitous find!
The straw was near certainly redone when the pistol was re-blued, straw is too fresh and uniform to be original. |
Another question please. One the 3rd picture you can see a 1/8 size pin on the top of the toggle. What is the purpose as I don't see that on any Mauser made WWII Luger's.
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That pin is always there, normally flush with the toggle. It prevents the toggle pin from working its way out sideways.
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Hi, the pin is there, it's just harder to see on Mauser Lugers.
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I had a Walther Model 4 veteran bring back with the 1920 stamping and a # 2 burnt into the left grip. The vet's unit took Zella Mehlis and collected weapons. The comment at the time was everyone in town had a pistol and there were four firearms factories.Attachment 84723
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The "1920" marking on your M4 Walther indicates that it was in the inventory of the German Army in 1920. I believe that you also have an Imperial Crown over a letter, just above the 1920, which indicates Army acceptance in the WW1 era. TH
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