Gestapo = SS = Probably fake?

[Michael Kasun]

I am finally going to purchase my first Luger. Unless I fumble across something that changes my mind I intend to purchase from Ralph Shattuck. Every indication is that he is very reputable.

As I reviewed his list I found several item described as â??Nazi era Gestapoâ?� or â??Gestapo chamberedâ?�. I canâ??t find these in Jan Stillâ??s Third Reich Lugers.

Were the Gestapo and the SS one in the same? If so, does that mean that such a piece would have the SS runes stamped on it? I remember reading on this forum that Lugers with these runes currently outnumber those actually made due to people stamping them into the guns in an effort to increase the value.

A big part of the appeal of Lugers (to me) is the historical aspect. Iâ??d rather not buy anything that might have been â??monkeyed withâ?�. So, does anyone know if that's what he means?

Thanks for any input.

Michael