1918 DWM Luger 'Geco' Marked
Hello Everyone,
This is my first post on this forum. I have recently purchased a 1918 DWM Luger. Here in England we are not allowed to possess live firearms, pistols etc, so there is a huge market here, and in Europe, for deactivated weapons. These 'Old Spec' weapons do everything but live fire.
I noticed on the right side of the slide, to the left of the 4 proof markings, a mark which I have now identified as 'Geco'. This company was founded in Germany in 1887 as a surplus arms dealer and ammunition manufacturer. The company is still in existence today! It apparently sold weapons and accessories to soldiers after the First and Second World Wars!
Has anyone any further information about these 'Geco' marked pieces or the selling of surplus weapons by this company in the inter war years. Many thanks in advance,
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