Military or commercial?

Don M · 04-16-2011, 07:12 PM

Aaron, I have observed quite a few 1918 DWMs without a full set of military acceptance and proof marks. Many of these were used by the police in the Weimar era. I theorize these were unfinished, at least as far as acceptance by the military, at the end of the war. In addition to being issued to the police, yours suggests some were marked for export --- probably before the IMKK forbade the export of 9-mm Lugers.

I would call it a military because it was manufactured to military specifications and was originally intended for the military.

04-16-2011, 07:12 PM	#2
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Aaron, I have observed quite a few 1918 DWMs without a full set of military acceptance and proof marks. Many of these were used by the police in the Weimar era. I theorize these were unfinished, at least as far as acceptance by the military, at the end of the war. In addition to being issued to the police, yours suggests some were marked for export --- probably before the IMKK forbade the export of 9-mm Lugers. I would call it a military because it was manufactured to military specifications and was originally intended for the military. __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com