Hello Jon!
Here is a quick run-down;
The top of the gun is stamped with the DWM logo in script This is the manufacturer
"1920." The lower date is not as deep, and reads "1917." Was first made in 1917, then the 1920 is a property mark by the Weimar republic.
Proofs are probably consistant with Imperial proofs and acceptance marks.
Serial number and lowercase, script "l" go togther as the SN.
All of the serial numbers match, except for the magazine. On the metal part of the grip, underneath the trigger area, there is an engraving that reads "A. W. 36" This is probably a unit marking, and can be interpreted, I would have to look it up, and I bet someone already has,
Some of the strawing is left, but no bluing. I would guess it was stripped and just never refisnihed? Since it was a WW1 gun, then a Weimar accepted, they would not have left it "in the white".
Very nice gun, how is the bore?
I imagine it will make a dandy shooter I am sure.
I collect stories like this, if you'd like to share it further and let me get any more of the story?? I would love to use these pictures in my booklet, I would appreciate it.
Ed