help on grip strap markings

Don M · 11-06-2006, 09:41 PM

Norman,

With the exception of the script L, this has all the indications of one of the Lugers purchased in 1929 to rearm the LandjÃ?Â¤gerei, the rural constabulary of Prussia. It is a 29 DWM in the u block with WaA66 proofs. It had a sear safety before the Russians got ahold of it. I agree with George that it looks like the Oppeln district (Op.), which would be consistent with Russian capture.

Could we see a photo of the left side of the gun showing the trigger and the frame above the left grip to see if there was once a mag safety?

If this is a LandjÃ?Â¤gerei Luger, it is the only one of many that I have seen that used script letters in the marking.

11-06-2006, 09:41 PM	#8
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Norman, With the exception of the script L, this has all the indications of one of the Lugers purchased in 1929 to rearm the LandjÃ?Â¤gerei, the rural constabulary of Prussia. It is a 29 DWM in the u block with WaA66 proofs. It had a sear safety before the Russians got ahold of it. I agree with George that it looks like the Oppeln district (Op.), which would be consistent with Russian capture. Could we see a photo of the left side of the gun showing the trigger and the frame above the left grip to see if there was once a mag safety? If this is a LandjÃ?Â¤gerei Luger, it is the only one of many that I have seen that used script letters in the marking. __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com