Fresh from the gunshow: Schupo Dz 1916

[Edward Tinker]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Sometimes(most times?) when the firing pin was fluted around 1932, the toggle pin was also numbered; but then it could have been changed later.

Yes - both I would consider correct

Perhaps not at same time, but I think same time makes sense.

I have never seen one marked like this
But I wouldn't turn my nose up at it either

[Don M]

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

I have never seen one marked like this

HWIS pp. 299-300; Police Lugers p. 75.

[Olle]

Good news: Got a #29 toggle axle coming in from Lugerdoc. So who has the trigger bar I need?

[Don M]

Originally Posted by Olle

Good news: Got a #29 toggle axle coming in from Lugerdoc. So who has the trigger bar I need?

Olle, I'm not sure this pistol should have a serial numbered toggle pin. The 1932 instructions to mark these pins were issued to units of the Weimar German Republic (Reichswehr, Bavarian state police, etc.) (Small Arms Markings, pp. 131-2). From 1923 to 1939, Danzig was a Free City under the protection of the League of Nations (HWIS pp. 298-9). While Danzig had strong German ties, the extant orders would not have applied to its Schupo. Your un-numbered pin is probably the original.

[Olle]

Ok, so with the fluted pin (which I assume was a common upgrade) I only need the correct sear bar then? It's numbered #24 instead of #29, so maybe we could say it's a factory mismatch and call it a day?

[Don M]

Originally Posted by Olle

Ok, so with the fluted pin (which I assume was a common upgrade) I only need the correct sear bar then? It's numbered #24 instead of #29, so maybe we could say it's a factory mismatch and call it a day?

Your assumption that the sear bar was a factory mismatch is reasonable but I suspect you may have some trouble convincing others. However, if the gun were mine, I would leave it in its "as acquired" condition and acjbiwkedge the uncertainties. I personally think it is more likely that it is in the same condition it was at the end of its service life.

[Edward Tinker]

Originally Posted by Don M

HWIS pp. 299-300; Police Lugers p. 75.

ok, let me say, I don't remember ever seeing this marking

If I am unsure about a marking, I do go to your book Don, I hope you or others go to Police Lugers for other stuff

[Don M]

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

I do go to your book Don, I hope you or others go to Police Lugers for other stuff

Sorry, but I couldn't resist the urge to tweak! I certainly do use Police Lugers. It has a lot of great information.