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Unread 04-02-2012, 10:47 AM   #2
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Eric, welcome to the forum.

Without good photos or a detailed description of your gun, we can't be very definitive about that particular weapon. However, many Lugers manufactured in the late stages of WWI were transferred to various police forces soon after the war. Many of these received the 1920 government property stamp and unit markings on the front grip strap. Sear and magazine safeties were not installed until about 1934. Magazine safeties were removed or disabled about 1937. Your gun should fit this general timeline.
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