Newbie needs ID assistance

[Don M]

Evan,

Welcome to the forum. You have an interesting Luger. It was manufactured by DWM in 1921 in accordance with military specifications just before DWM's production of military Lugers was shut down by the Allies. The front strap markings were, successively, S.D.II.3.72. and S.D.II.1325. As you have deduced these markings are from the Schpo of the D�¼sseldorf district, Command II. I believe Command II was located in the twin cities of Elberfeld and Barmen, just east of the city of D�¼sseldorf. (It is now called Wuppertal.)

The gun probably was transferred from police service some time before 1934 as it does not have a sear safety. It apparently went to the unit represented on the back strap which I do not believe is police. I think SCH. R.187. represents a Schutztruppe unit but don't know much about these markings. Hopefully, someone else will know.