Holster 1915 markings help.

UF-28 · 03-03-2017, 03:12 PM

Going through my inventory and came across this holster.
1915 sattlerinnung Eisleben with Roman numeral Mark IV stamped on inside and the letters S.P.I.1.80. On the back of holster.This holster started out as a down strap and sometime converted to a police holster (up strap) as noted by the stitching holes . Any info on these markings would be greatly appreciated . I take it the manufacture is Sattlerinnung and town is Eisleben but what about the other letters and Roman numeral ?
Thanks fellas

DonVoigt · 03-03-2017, 04:42 PM

Police unit/property markings with the weapon designated as #80.

More on which location after I grab my book or someone else answers.

UF-28 · 03-03-2017, 07:24 PM

I appreciate the help , thanks

DonVoigt · 03-03-2017, 07:45 PM

In History Writ in Steel by member Don Maus, p-149:
your markings of "S.P.I.1.80." correspond to the Schupo of Potsdam which consisted of two garrisons.
The I(roman 1) would be the first in Potsdam, the II was Prenzlau and disbanded by 1926.
The 1.80. is a further sub-division and weapon # 80.

Hope this helps, and thanks again to Don M. for his great book.
The info may also be found in "Police Lugers" by Tinker and Gruber.

UF-28 · 03-04-2017, 12:43 AM

Don,Thanks so much for that insight , I happen to have Eds book some how it had escaped me I've should have looked closer in the book.

03-03-2017, 03:12 PM	#1
UF-28 User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Toms River,NJ Posts: 37 Thanks: 56 Thanked 14 Times in 4 Posts	Holster 1915 markings help. Going through my inventory and came across this holster. 1915 sattlerinnung Eisleben with Roman numeral Mark IV stamped on inside and the letters S.P.I.1.80. On the back of holster.This holster started out as a down strap and sometime converted to a police holster (up strap) as noted by the stitching holes . Any info on these markings would be greatly appreciated . I take it the manufacture is Sattlerinnung and town is Eisleben but what about the other letters and Roman numeral ? Thanks fellas __________________ ANY LUGER IS A GOOD LUGER

03-03-2017, 04:42 PM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	Police unit/property markings with the weapon designated as #80. More on which location after I grab my book or someone else answers. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

03-03-2017, 07:24 PM	#3
UF-28 User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Toms River,NJ Posts: 37 Thanks: 56 Thanked 14 Times in 4 Posts	I appreciate the help , thanks __________________ ANY LUGER IS A GOOD LUGER

03-03-2017, 07:45 PM	#4
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	In History Writ in Steel by member Don Maus, p-149: your markings of "S.P.I.1.80." correspond to the Schupo of Potsdam which consisted of two garrisons. The I(roman 1) would be the first in Potsdam, the II was Prenzlau and disbanded by 1926. The 1.80. is a further sub-division and weapon # 80. Hope this helps, and thanks again to Don M. for his great book. The info may also be found in "Police Lugers" by Tinker and Gruber. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

03-04-2017, 12:43 AM	#5
UF-28 User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Toms River,NJ Posts: 37 Thanks: 56 Thanked 14 Times in 4 Posts	Don,Thanks so much for that insight , I happen to have Eds book some how it had escaped me I've should have looked closer in the book. __________________ ANY LUGER IS A GOOD LUGER