D.v.p. East german luger

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Glenn,

Buffing out markings is not typical of Deutsche Volkspolizei (DVP) work done at their Suhl armory. Some generalized buffing to remove rust or pits may have occurred prior to a reblue but old marking were either left intact or struck through to cancel them just as had been done prior to 1945. You can see this practice on the struck out "84" & "55" marks in your photograph. It is possible that the exporter or importer may have done a polish and re-blue prior to resale.

The magazine has a new "2/1001" marked new body and an old aluminum base it seems. I would expect the whole magazine to be newly made at the Thalmann works. If the base is old I would find it odd. If it is new it has been re-numbered to this pistol, probably by the importer.

I hope this is helpful.