The barrel markings indicate this pistol was rebarrelled by the Polizeischule für Technik und Verkehr (PTV) in Berlin using a barrel purchased from Simson. This was probably done in about 1929-30 using an LP08 that previously had been used by the Prussian Landjägerei since 1920. If it has a small */D stamped on the top of the rear toggle link, it is definitely a reworked LP08. The fact that the pistol has no sear safety indicates it probably went from the PTV to a barracked Bereitschaftspolizei unit that was subsequently transferred to the military in 1934-35. I don't know what the 95 on the front grip strap means. Perhaps a good photo of it will help.
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