I would like to thank all those who responded to my post. It is gratifying to know that this group attempts to help not only the serious collectors, but also people like me that have merely stuck their toe in the water. The concensus seems to be that this Luger was newly manufactured in 1921 for a military or police unit (although no one seemed to know exactly what "W.I.R." stands for). Later it was apparently reworked and reissued to a police unit in the Berlin district. Two of the proofmarks have been identified as older "dove" acceptance stamps. Nobody commented on the third proof, which definitely is an eagle. A friend of mine has promised to see if this mark is included in Sam Costanzo's "World of Lugers - Proofmarks", but I would welcome any info you folks might have. Thank you also for your comments regarding value - I now feel that what I have is probably worth what I paid, all things considered.
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