First Luger

Craigp08 · 08-11-2022, 05:40 PM

new to the boards, what a great site!
What do I have here, I’m thinking police issue from Arnsberg Possible G block? Holster is stamped 3039

Craigp08 · 08-11-2022, 06:16 PM

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RockinWR · 08-11-2022, 06:18 PM

Hi Craig,
* Welcome to the Forum.
* This Police pistol is in the "q" (as in quick) block. Likely assembled in 1927 & converted to 9mm for the police as evidenced by the "ghost" eagle and script "G" on the barrel. A sear safety and mag safety were likely added during the police conversion. The mag safety is usually removed...possibly in 1934 when the police holster was added.
* You are correct...Arnsberg City Police, 1st Precinct, Gun #837. This rig does appear in Dwight's Commercial Data Base and was reported to Don Maus (RIP) for inclusion in his "History Writ in Steel" Book.
* The holster was made by Schambach & Co. in Berlin in 1934 in the Police style. The Police acceptance is the "Sunburst L". The "3039" gun s/n, added to the holster, is a real plus.
* How are the mag or mags marked? Was a take-down tool included w/ the holster?
* Thanks for sharing this with us.
Bob

gunnertwo · 08-11-2022, 06:21 PM

Welcome! Great place with helpful folks. Nice pistol, I have an Arnsberg marked pistol too.

G2

John D. · 08-11-2022, 08:34 PM

Hi Craig!

Wonderful pics and terrific Luger!!! Let me assist you by placing this in the proper area of the site - and making it a thread of its own...

Welcome aboard to the community!

John D.

08-11-2022, 05:40 PM	#1
Craigp08 New User Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 2 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	First Luger new to the boards, what a great site! What do I have here, I’m thinking police issue from Arnsberg Possible G block? Holster is stamped 3039 Attached Thumbnails

08-11-2022, 06:16 PM	#2
Craigp08 New User Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 2 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	More pictures More pictures Attached Thumbnails

08-11-2022, 06:18 PM	#3
RockinWR User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: D/FW, Tx Posts: 279 Thanks: 109 Thanked 31 Times in 16 Posts	Hi Craig, * Welcome to the Forum. * This Police pistol is in the "q" (as in quick) block. Likely assembled in 1927 & converted to 9mm for the police as evidenced by the "ghost" eagle and script "G" on the barrel. A sear safety and mag safety were likely added during the police conversion. The mag safety is usually removed...possibly in 1934 when the police holster was added. * You are correct...Arnsberg City Police, 1st Precinct, Gun #837. This rig does appear in Dwight's Commercial Data Base and was reported to Don Maus (RIP) for inclusion in his "History Writ in Steel" Book. * The holster was made by Schambach & Co. in Berlin in 1934 in the Police style. The Police acceptance is the "Sunburst L". The "3039" gun s/n, added to the holster, is a real plus. * How are the mag or mags marked? Was a take-down tool included w/ the holster? * Thanks for sharing this with us. Bob

08-11-2022, 06:21 PM	#4
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 621 Thanks: 821 Thanked 930 Times in 363 Posts	Welcome! Great place with helpful folks. Nice pistol, I have an Arnsberg marked pistol too. G2

08-11-2022, 08:34 PM	#5
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 477 Thanked 515 Times in 128 Posts	Hi Craig! Wonderful pics and terrific Luger!!! Let me assist you by placing this in the proper area of the site - and making it a thread of its own... Welcome aboard to the community! John D.