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Edward Tinker · 12-07-2003, 06:41 PM

The 1920 is a Weimar property number put on generally in 1920 and 1921 (a few cases of later time frames, i.e. put on much later), this was because so many guns and other items were being stolen and used for nefarious purposes. The Weimar gov't was facing flak from the Allied War Commission (might not be the right name) and took the tactic of applying a 2nd number. Many collectors call these "double dates", although not really a date as more of a property number.

You see many Weimar police with double dates, can you provide pictures and further description?

Welcome to the forum!!

Ed

12-07-2003, 06:41 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	The 1920 is a Weimar property number put on generally in 1920 and 1921 (a few cases of later time frames, i.e. put on much later), this was because so many guns and other items were being stolen and used for nefarious purposes. The Weimar gov't was facing flak from the Allied War Commission (might not be the right name) and took the tactic of applying a 2nd number. Many collectors call these "double dates", although not really a date as more of a property number. You see many Weimar police with double dates, can you provide pictures and further description? Welcome to the forum!! Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV