what is this ?

chris_63 · 12-26-2006, 06:30 AM

Hi, can someone help me with this marking ? It is on a P08 made by Mauser
in 41.

George Anderson · 12-26-2006, 09:52 AM

Chris, your pistol must be a mixed parts gun as the grip strap marking is a Reichswehr property stamp and dates from the period 1922 through 1932. The marking would indicate second battalion staff of Infantry Regiment 18, weapon number 24.

LU1900 · 12-26-2006, 10:04 AM

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chris_63 · 12-27-2006, 05:41 AM

strange the barrel has no serial, a 1906-1914 commercial proof but the frame and receiver assembly have the same serial 9335 ,probably a vopo ? I will take more pictures soon.
thanks
Chris

chris_63 · 12-27-2006, 11:15 AM

i made more pics , any information is welcome .

Chris

Vlim · 12-27-2006, 02:09 PM

Hi,

Your pistol is a VoPo. The nickname given to pistols that were overhauled and used by the East German DDR Government.

The crown/N proof was used as a fire proof by the Suhl proof house during DDR years. The barrel is a replacement, made during the 1950's when many of these pistols were refurbished. The wooden grips are most likely later replacements, as the VoPo's had plastic grips with a bullseye logo.

chris_63 · 12-27-2006, 04:55 PM

Thanks for the information , im glad i only payed 400 swiss francs for that shooter , but now i have the luger ''virus'' and will seek for some nice ones...

Chris

12-26-2006, 06:30 AM	#1
chris_63 New User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	what is this ? Hi, can someone help me with this marking ? It is on a P08 made by Mauser in 41.

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12-27-2006, 11:15 AM	#6
chris_63 New User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	more pics i made more pics , any information is welcome . Chris

12-27-2006, 04:55 PM	#8
chris_63 New User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	vopo Thanks for the information , im glad i only payed 400 swiss francs for that shooter , but now i have the luger ''virus'' and will seek for some nice ones... Chris

12-26-2006, 09:52 AM	#2
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,529 Times in 787 Posts	Chris, your pistol must be a mixed parts gun as the grip strap marking is a Reichswehr property stamp and dates from the period 1922 through 1932. The marking would indicate second battalion staff of Infantry Regiment 18, weapon number 24.

12-27-2006, 05:41 AM	#5
chris_63 New User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	strange the barrel has no serial, a 1906-1914 commercial proof but the frame and receiver assembly have the same serial 9335 ,probably a vopo ? I will take more pictures soon. thanks Chris

12-27-2006, 02:09 PM	#7
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi, Your pistol is a VoPo. The nickname given to pistols that were overhauled and used by the East German DDR Government. The crown/N proof was used as a fire proof by the Suhl proof house during DDR years. The barrel is a replacement, made during the 1950's when many of these pistols were refurbished. The wooden grips are most likely later replacements, as the VoPo's had plastic grips with a bullseye logo.