New Luger

newluger · 12-29-2009, 10:48 AM

I tried over the weekend to upload some photos. Naturally my efforts bombed. After reading Postino's post, I tried again. Hopefully these will get thru. This is one of the Lugers I adopted about 6 or 7 months ago. On my original post I got the story out but only 1 photo of the toggle. If this works I'lll send the rest. Please look over the photos and tell me what I have.

Thanks
Newluger

PS: Thanks Postino

newluger · 12-29-2009, 10:58 AM

Here's more.

Newluger

Don M · 12-29-2009, 12:46 PM

Newluger,

You have 1921 DWM serial number 5657a. It was manufactured by DWM in 1921 and issued to the Schutzpolizei (urban police) of the Prussian administrative district of Frankfurt am Oder as indicated by the grip strap marking S.F.57. It appears that portions of an earlier marking have been ground off. The gun originally may have been issued to one of the three early Schupo commands in this district - Frankfurt, Cottbus or Landsburg. By 1928 there was only one command located at Cottbus. The surviving marking is from this command. (HWIS, p. 151)

This is a very rare police marking. There were few of these to begin with and, since this region was captured by the Russians at the end of WWII, even fewer have been reported. Congratulations.

suum cuique · 12-29-2009, 12:54 PM

http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=1910087

Your serial# reminds me to a mag, but sorry, not the same sn.

Quote:

Originally Posted by newluger

I tried over the weekend to upload some photos. Naturally my efforts bombed. After reading Postino's post, I tried again. Hopefully these will get thru. This is one of the Lugers I adopted about 6 or 7 months ago. On my original post I got the story out but only 1 photo of the toggle. If this works I'lll send the rest. Please look over the photos and tell me what I have.

Thanks
Newluger

PS: Thanks Postino

Lugerdoc · 12-30-2009, 10:09 AM

Your mag is an early WW1 Erfurt and the wood grips appear to be replacements, judging by the fit. TH

newluger · 12-30-2009, 03:52 PM

Don M and Lugerdoc.

Thank you for the info on this one. It took me a while to figure out how to post photos, but I finally managed. The browse column had me confused until it dawned on me that only one photo per browse. I appreciate the info.

Newluger

newluger · 01-07-2010, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

Your mag is an early WW1 Erfurt and the wood grips appear to be replacements, judging by the fit. TH

Thanks Tom.

I purchased two Lugers that day. The other one was the Erfurt. The mag must go with that one.

Newluger

newluger · 01-07-2010, 12:57 PM

Here is the Erfurt that I picked up along with the DWM. What can you tell me about it.

Newluger

newluger · 01-07-2010, 01:06 PM

Here are more photos

newluger · 01-07-2010, 01:09 PM

Here's the remaining photos.

Newluger

12-29-2009, 10:48 AM	#1
newluger User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Franklin Tennessee Posts: 119 Thanks: 22 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	New Luger I tried over the weekend to upload some photos. Naturally my efforts bombed. After reading Postino's post, I tried again. Hopefully these will get thru. This is one of the Lugers I adopted about 6 or 7 months ago. On my original post I got the story out but only 1 photo of the toggle. If this works I'lll send the rest. Please look over the photos and tell me what I have. Thanks Newluger PS: Thanks Postino Attached Thumbnails

12-29-2009, 10:58 AM	#2
newluger User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Franklin Tennessee Posts: 119 Thanks: 22 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Here's more. Newluger Attached Thumbnails

12-29-2009, 12:46 PM	#3
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Newluger, You have 1921 DWM serial number 5657a. It was manufactured by DWM in 1921 and issued to the Schutzpolizei (urban police) of the Prussian administrative district of Frankfurt am Oder as indicated by the grip strap marking S.F.57. It appears that portions of an earlier marking have been ground off. The gun originally may have been issued to one of the three early Schupo commands in this district - Frankfurt, Cottbus or Landsburg. By 1928 there was only one command located at Cottbus. The surviving marking is from this command. (HWIS, p. 151) This is a very rare police marking. There were few of these to begin with and, since this region was captured by the Russians at the end of WWII, even fewer have been reported. Congratulations. __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

12-30-2009, 10:09 AM	#5
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Your mag is an early WW1 Erfurt and the wood grips appear to be replacements, judging by the fit. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

01-07-2010, 12:57 PM	#8
newluger User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Franklin Tennessee Posts: 119 Thanks: 22 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Here is the Erfurt that I picked up along with the DWM. What can you tell me about it. Newluger Attached Thumbnails

12-30-2009, 03:52 PM	#6
newluger User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Franklin Tennessee Posts: 119 Thanks: 22 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Don M and Lugerdoc. Thank you for the info on this one. It took me a while to figure out how to post photos, but I finally managed. The browse column had me confused until it dawned on me that only one photo per browse. I appreciate the info. Newluger

01-07-2010, 01:06 PM	#9
newluger User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Franklin Tennessee Posts: 119 Thanks: 22 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Here are more photos Attached Thumbnails

01-07-2010, 01:09 PM	#10
newluger User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Franklin Tennessee Posts: 119 Thanks: 22 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Here's the remaining photos. Newluger Attached Thumbnails