Newbie, luger purchase

[Dwight Gruber]

Originally Posted by Ferley

Dwight, weren't Weimer's WW1 that had just been converted to Police use? I mean, It was a Military weapon at one time, right? So, I for one just don't understand the mind set. It, in actuality has two histories. I'm new to the collecting scene so, please explain so that an idiot can understand. I just acquired a 1920 DWM Weimer myself that also has military markings and I think it's grand to start with!
Not being nasty, just confused. Ferley

Ferley,

The collector designation "Weimar Lugers" includes WWI pistols which were pressed into service as Police or Reichswehr use; pistols manufactured by Simpson; and newly-manufactured commercial pistols by DWM/BKIW (a Weimar story unto itself), which were also occasionally taken for use by the Police, Army, or Navy.

Imperial Lugers used during the Weimar era don't reprersent two different histories, but a single history which extends past their Imperial origins.

It would be interesting to see photos of your Luger to see if it is an Imperial pistol with a 1920 property mark (not a date), or if it is actually a 1920-manufactured pistol.

--Dwight