Look at the unit marks

cdmech · 07-13-2012, 02:54 PM

Look at the unit marks on this one someone is selling,
http://www.gunauction.com/buy/111736...ger-1920-lugar
Marc

SteveM · 07-13-2012, 03:26 PM

Issued, re-issued and then issued again. Been around the block a few times.

Don M · 07-13-2012, 09:52 PM

Manufactured in 1920 and initially issued to the Sicherheitspolizei in the Prussian district of Schneidemühl (S.S.2.II.5.55.). Following a reorganization and downsizing of this unit, the pistol and probably its bearer were transferred in the mid-1920s to the Schutzpolizei command in the city of Erfurt (S.E.I.5.53.). In 1932, the pistol was re-marked to conform to revised marking instructions (S.E.I.134.). The marking format and lack of sear or mag safeties indicate the pistol belonged to barracked Bereitschaftspolizei who were transferred to the military in 1935-36. Similar markings may be seen in chapters 10 and 11 of HWIS.

alanint · 07-13-2012, 11:33 PM

It's always nice when they post things like this upside down! It really helps the sale!

cdmech · 07-14-2012, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanint

It's always nice when they post things like this upside down! It really helps the sale!

Thanks for making me laugh

07-13-2012, 02:54 PM	#1
cdmech User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 218 Thanks: 87 Thanked 134 Times in 55 Posts	Look at the unit marks Look at the unit marks on this one someone is selling, http://www.gunauction.com/buy/111736...ger-1920-lugar Marc

07-13-2012, 09:52 PM	#3
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Manufactured in 1920 and initially issued to the Sicherheitspolizei in the Prussian district of Schneidemühl (S.S.2.II.5.55.). Following a reorganization and downsizing of this unit, the pistol and probably its bearer were transferred in the mid-1920s to the Schutzpolizei command in the city of Erfurt (S.E.I.5.53.). In 1932, the pistol was re-marked to conform to revised marking instructions (S.E.I.134.). The marking format and lack of sear or mag safeties indicate the pistol belonged to barracked Bereitschaftspolizei who were transferred to the military in 1935-36. Similar markings may be seen in chapters 10 and 11 of HWIS. __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

07-13-2012, 03:26 PM	#2
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	Issued, re-issued and then issued again. Been around the block a few times.

07-13-2012, 11:33 PM	#4
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	It's always nice when they post things like this upside down! It really helps the sale!