My Father's WWII Luger

Don M · 08-05-2009, 02:56 PM

SuperTech1,

Your pistol has a very interesting grip strap marking. As you have determined, it is from the Schutzpolizei of Hannover. The script letter is actually an "S" and I supect it stands for "Süd"; however, this is conjecture. A very similar marking is pictured in Fig. 9-8 of my book History Writ in Steel.

Do the magazines have similar markings on the spines? Can you determine the lower-case letter suffix below the serial number on the front of the frame?

In the event I publish an update of my book, I would like to include a photo of the grip strap marking of your gun. If you agree and send me your name, I will certainly credit you. If you have a higher resolution version of your photo, that would be even better. Thank you very much and congratulations on owning a very interesting Luger.

08-05-2009, 02:56 PM	#10
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	SuperTech1, Your pistol has a very interesting grip strap marking. As you have determined, it is from the Schutzpolizei of Hannover. The script letter is actually an "S" and I supect it stands for "Süd"; however, this is conjecture. A very similar marking is pictured in Fig. 9-8 of my book History Writ in Steel. Do the magazines have similar markings on the spines? Can you determine the lower-case letter suffix below the serial number on the front of the frame? In the event I publish an update of my book, I would like to include a photo of the grip strap marking of your gun. If you agree and send me your name, I will certainly credit you. If you have a higher resolution version of your photo, that would be even better. Thank you very much and congratulations on owning a very interesting Luger. __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com