Eddie, for future reference, it would have been less complicated if you had added these photos to your original thread. You simply have to use the "Add Reply" button instead of the "Quick Reply."
This pistol was manufactured in 1915 by Deutsche Waffern- und Munitionsfabriken for military use. Following the war, it was transferred to the police and was stamped 1920 on the chamber to indicate it was government property. The stamping on this pistol is unique in that I don't recall having seen a case where the property stamp was placed on top of the date stamp. They are typically on the chamber forward of the date stamp.
The pistol was used by the Schutzpolizei of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen during the Weimar era as evidenced by the grip strap marking SP.Bn.1046. There is evidence on the grip strap that an earlier marking was ground off. This may have been an earlier Weimar police mark or an even earlier military unit mark. The markings of the Schupo of Bremen are somewhat puzzling and not fully understood. If you are interested, much more about them may be found in my book History Writ in Steel, Chapter 17.
The pistol has a sear safety that was added in 1934 or later. This indicates the pistol was issued to the precinct police and remained in police service, probably throughout WWII. The matching magazine was a replacement manufactured by Simson & Co. (eagle over 6 acceptance stamp and S) in the 1920s. It was the spare magazine (2) for this pistol.
I can't tell from the photos what markings, if any, are on the barrel. It would be helpful to know these to determine if the barrel is original to the gun or a replacement.
I would also appreciate knowing the letter suffix below the number 4994 on the front of the frame above the trigger guard.
I hope this has been helpful to you.
I am unfamiliar with the holster style but am sure it is not the holster used for this gun by the Bremen Schupo.
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