Help with markings on barrel

mrerick · 05-28-2019, 09:12 AM

Ken, welcome to the forum.

"1920" is generally a property ownership mark that refers to a WW-I Luger that was taken into Weimar government ownership after WW-I. It is sometimes (and quite rarely) an actual production date.

Most of these "presentation" Lugers were refinished, which unfortunately destroys collector value and interest. Photos would help confirm that.

Since it was made before WW-II, it certainly could have been used in the Second World War, but we generally consider WW-II Lugers to have been made in that period or just before it in the 1930's.

Does the center toggle indicate DWM made the Luger?

You may enjoy a copy of our free FAQ document. It has quite a bit of reference material. Just follow the forum's FAQ link.

Marc

05-28-2019, 09:12 AM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,139 Times in 1,520 Posts	Ken, welcome to the forum. "1920" is generally a property ownership mark that refers to a WW-I Luger that was taken into Weimar government ownership after WW-I. It is sometimes (and quite rarely) an actual production date. Most of these "presentation" Lugers were refinished, which unfortunately destroys collector value and interest. Photos would help confirm that. Since it was made before WW-II, it certainly could have been used in the Second World War, but we generally consider WW-II Lugers to have been made in that period or just before it in the 1930's. Does the center toggle indicate DWM made the Luger? You may enjoy a copy of our free FAQ document. It has quite a bit of reference material. Just follow the forum's FAQ link. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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