Police Luger Unit Mark

Don M · 06-27-2012, 01:43 PM

Doug, the markings on your holster prove it has been with your gun since they were issued in 1929-30. There are actually two successive police markings on the right rear. The first was stamped in 1932 when marking instructions were issued for the Landjägerei. It is the same as on the grip strap, L.Ar.185. In 1937, unit markings were terminated for police weapons --- manufacturers serial numbers were to be used for inventory purposes. Holsters were stamped with the serial number of the gun. In this instance, the old marking was partially overstamped with the serial number 3313. It's a shame the GI messed with the holster but it is still a very interesting and genuine rig.

06-27-2012, 01:43 PM	#31
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Doug, the markings on your holster prove it has been with your gun since they were issued in 1929-30. There are actually two successive police markings on the right rear. The first was stamped in 1932 when marking instructions were issued for the Landjägerei. It is the same as on the grip strap, L.Ar.185. In 1937, unit markings were terminated for police weapons --- manufacturers serial numbers were to be used for inventory purposes. Holsters were stamped with the serial number of the gun. In this instance, the old marking was partially overstamped with the serial number 3313. It's a shame the GI messed with the holster but it is still a very interesting and genuine rig. __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com