„S“ Police marking

suum cuique · 09-08-2020, 11:42 PM

What kind of police marking is this? Proof mark or a property mark?
I spotted this mark on a mismatched Luger for sale with a non matching frame, S/42 toggle and a new, longer barrel.

Edward Tinker · 09-09-2020, 12:14 AM

I call it a Starburst S - the S belonged to a specific inspector

suum cuique · 09-09-2020, 12:47 AM

Thank you, Ed.
But it appears bigger than a small inspectors marking.

Edward Tinker · 09-09-2020, 01:35 AM

aww, that is a east german star - do a search on the forum and you'll see

I had a nice example that I foolishly sold

suum cuique · 09-09-2020, 01:47 AM

Thank you, Ed. I was already afraid it could be a VoPo Luger.

mrerick · 09-09-2020, 10:15 AM

Don't reject a good VoPo Luger out of hand.

While they may not be valued like a matching unmolested original, some of these in particularly good condition would be considered collectible by many people.

I have an unissued VoPo purchased long ago with accessories. A 1921 DWM resplendent with their acceptance markings and grips, it represents that part of the history of Lugers.

DonVoigt · 09-09-2020, 11:45 AM

"pre-Vopo", the star is for the Berlin Police and the "S" soviet sector.

Hard to find.

It would be more helpful if you would post pictures of the pistol and other markings too.
Just an single image can lead to errors. JMHO.

Dwight Gruber · 09-09-2020, 11:50 AM

If possible, find out if the "rays" are actually oak leaves. This would confirm the Soviet sector identity. Those Berlin police pistols are very rare.

--Dwight

MikeP · 09-10-2020, 03:25 PM

I have a mint matching "G" date VoPo.
E German mag and black VoPo grips.
Don't have it at hand to check other markings.

09-08-2020, 11:42 PM	#1
suum cuique User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD / Currently about 9000 klicks east of the Potomac Posts: 497 Thanks: 100 Thanked 47 Times in 35 Posts	„S“ Police marking What kind of police marking is this? Proof mark or a property mark? I spotted this mark on a mismatched Luger for sale with a non matching frame, S/42 toggle and a new, longer barrel. Attached Images __________________ Regards, Andy There's No Place Like Home (Wizard Of Oz) Last edited by suum cuique; 09-08-2020 at 11:51 PM. Reason: Typo

09-09-2020, 12:14 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	I call it a Starburst S - the S belonged to a specific inspector Attached Thumbnails

09-09-2020, 12:47 AM	#3
suum cuique User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD / Currently about 9000 klicks east of the Potomac Posts: 497 Thanks: 100 Thanked 47 Times in 35 Posts	Thank you, Ed. But it appears bigger than a small inspectors marking. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Regards, Andy There's No Place Like Home (Wizard Of Oz)

09-09-2020, 01:47 AM	#5
suum cuique User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD / Currently about 9000 klicks east of the Potomac Posts: 497 Thanks: 100 Thanked 47 Times in 35 Posts	Thank you, Ed. I was already afraid it could be a VoPo Luger. __________________ Regards, Andy There's No Place Like Home (Wizard Of Oz)

09-09-2020, 10:15 AM	#6
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Don't reject a good VoPo Luger out of hand. While they may not be valued like a matching unmolested original, some of these in particularly good condition would be considered collectible by many people. I have an unissued VoPo purchased long ago with accessories. A 1921 DWM resplendent with their acceptance markings and grips, it represents that part of the history of Lugers. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

09-09-2020, 01:35 AM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	aww, that is a east german star - do a search on the forum and you'll see I had a nice example that I foolishly sold

09-09-2020, 11:45 AM	#7
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	"pre-Vopo", the star is for the Berlin Police and the "S" soviet sector. Hard to find. It would be more helpful if you would post pictures of the pistol and other markings too. Just an single image can lead to errors. JMHO. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

09-09-2020, 11:50 AM	#8
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,902 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,317 Times in 431 Posts	If possible, find out if the "rays" are actually oak leaves. This would confirm the Soviet sector identity. Those Berlin police pistols are very rare. --Dwight

09-10-2020, 03:25 PM	#9
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	I have a mint matching "G" date VoPo. E German mag and black VoPo grips. Don't have it at hand to check other markings.