Lyn,
Your grip brand is that for the Deutsche Reichsbahn. It would be interesting to know the markings on the rest of the pistol to determine if it is a period rework and re-issue. The sideplate does appear to be an armorer replacement. As I said on Jan's site, the Deutschen Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft was formed in 1924 so your pistol would have been reworked and re-issued after that date to the railway police. It is a very good sign that the grips are numbered to your pistol. It is also interesting that the DR insignia is branded upside down on the grip. I wonder if the one that Lawrence saw was branded in the same orientation?
George
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