I'm new & confused

Don M · 04-26-2011, 11:32 AM

Pete, the photo of the grip strap marking is fuzzy but I believe it is S.Al.II.1416. If so, it is from the Schutzpolizei (Prussian state police) of the administrative district of Allenstein in East Prussia. Markings from this police unit are extremely rare since this region was overrun by the Russians in early 1945. In fact, this is the only Luger I know of with this marking. The two other examples I am aware of are on a loading tool and a holster. Is it possible for you to get a clearer photo of the marking?

The acceptances on the right side of the receiver (E/H & E/WaA66) are typical of those found on many 29 DWMs.

Bill, does your Luger also have a grip strap marking?

04-26-2011, 11:32 AM	#7
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Pete, the photo of the grip strap marking is fuzzy but I believe it is S.Al.II.1416. If so, it is from the Schutzpolizei (Prussian state police) of the administrative district of Allenstein in East Prussia. Markings from this police unit are extremely rare since this region was overrun by the Russians in early 1945. In fact, this is the only Luger I know of with this marking. The two other examples I am aware of are on a loading tool and a holster. Is it possible for you to get a clearer photo of the marking? The acceptances on the right side of the receiver (E/H & E/WaA66) are typical of those found on many 29 DWMs. Bill, does your Luger also have a grip strap marking? __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com Last edited by Don M; 04-26-2011 at 11:39 AM. Reason: Add comment about acceptances