what is this ?
 

Hi, can someone help me with this marking ? It is on a P08 made by Mauser
in 41.

http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/p08_mauser_41.jpg

Chris, your pistol must be a mixed parts gun as the grip strap marking is a Reichswehr property stamp and dates from the period 1922 through 1932. The marking would indicate second battalion staff of Infantry Regiment 18, weapon number 24.

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strange the barrel has no serial, a 1906-1914 commercial proof but the frame and receiver assembly have the same serial 9335 ,probably a vopo ? I will take more pictures soon.
thanks
Chris

more pics
 

i made more pics , any information is welcome .
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/pict1450001.jpg http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/pict1450002.jpg http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/pict1450006.jpg http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/pict1450007.jpg http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/pict1450057.jpg
Chris

Hi,

Your pistol is a VoPo. The nickname given to pistols that were overhauled and used by the East German DDR Government.

The crown/N proof was used as a fire proof by the Suhl proof house during DDR years. The barrel is a replacement, made during the 1950's when many of these pistols were refurbished. The wooden grips are most likely later replacements, as the VoPo's had plastic grips with a bullseye logo.

vopo
 

Thanks for the information , im glad i only payed 400 swiss francs for that shooter , but now i have the luger ''virus'' and will seek for some nice ones...

Chris