1920 Police unit mark

Don M · 12-26-2005, 04:11 PM

Herb,

My research suggests that 1587 is truly a weapon number indicative of the number of pistols and Schupomen in that unit. Br.I. almost certainly designates the city of Breslau within the Breslau governmental district. In 1925, Breslau had a population of 557,000. My database includes weapon no. 1878 from this unit. If there were 2000 Schupomen in Breslau, it would be a ratio of 1:280 -- approximately correct for a large city. Berlin had a ratio of 1:250.

I would be very interested in knowing more about this pistol for my database of police unit marks: toggle logo (DWM?); chamber date (1920?); serial number & suffix (if any); sear safety and/or mag safety. Thanks very much.

12-26-2005, 04:11 PM	#14
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Herb, My research suggests that 1587 is truly a weapon number indicative of the number of pistols and Schupomen in that unit. Br.I. almost certainly designates the city of Breslau within the Breslau governmental district. In 1925, Breslau had a population of 557,000. My database includes weapon no. 1878 from this unit. If there were 2000 Schupomen in Breslau, it would be a ratio of 1:280 -- approximately correct for a large city. Berlin had a ratio of 1:250. I would be very interested in knowing more about this pistol for my database of police unit marks: toggle logo (DWM?); chamber date (1920?); serial number & suffix (if any); sear safety and/or mag safety. Thanks very much. __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com