1920 dwm

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Originally Posted by Don M

Does the barrel have the stamp PTV or TP (superimposed) over and eagle on the right side?

The pistol probably remained in police service through WWII.

Home again and examining the right side of the barrel does reveal some markings, which do look like letters or an eagle. Kind of hard for me to make out exactly what letters they are but they could be T and P. (see attached).

Also, after trying to determine exactly how the gun fires, it appears to me that perhaps the firing pin has been compromised. (see attached photos) I seem to recall my uncle saying as much some years ago, but had forgtten those comments until now. I know that he fought in WWII in Germany and brought the gun and a couple of daggers home from the war. Was it standard practice to disable the ability to fire the gun back then?

Given the gun's history and condition, does anyone an estimate of it's value? Can't say that I'm looking to sell, just curious.

Many thanks to all for the great info!

Best,
Patrick