1st Luger purchase

Tbone · 05-18-2024, 07:07 PM

Hi all. I kind of made an impulse buy today of a 1920 Luger. I have never own one before and generally I'm a newb for this pistol.
My question is regarding the magazine and lack of holster.
There are no markings on the magazine.

Can anyone tell me if this magazine is correct for the gun? And also, what is an original holster to match?

Thanks.

gunnertwo · 05-18-2024, 07:16 PM

A nice police Luger, in great condition. The mag isn't correct and modern made. Any markings on the front strap? Often there will be indications of police unit ID's.

G2

Tbone · 05-18-2024, 09:16 PM

Here are the markings on the strap.

gunnertwo · 05-18-2024, 09:22 PM

I'll check my copy of "History Writ in Steel", it covers German Police Lugers and their markings. Another member may answer before me. Looks like it had previous markings erased from another unit.

G2

Eugen · 05-19-2024, 05:14 PM

Congrats on your first Luger! I can't add to what gunnertwo has told you. I will advise that you watch any number of YouTube videos on field stripping, inspecting, cleaning and properly lubing your Luger. Then enjoy a range trip with some mild 115gn 9mm RN ammo. Many suggest Winchester White box.

gunnertwo · 05-19-2024, 07:23 PM

Here's the page from "History Writ in Steel". Your Luger was marked for use by the Schutzpolizei Magdeburg.

G2

Tbone · 05-22-2024, 08:36 AM

Thank you for the info. I appreciate it!

velodog455~ · 05-22-2024, 10:40 AM

I found a place with a $200 P.08 Police holster that is not a reproduction. P.M. sent.

05-18-2024, 07:07 PM	#1
Tbone New User Join Date: May 2024 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	1st Luger purchase Hi all. I kind of made an impulse buy today of a 1920 Luger. I have never own one before and generally I'm a newb for this pistol. My question is regarding the magazine and lack of holster. There are no markings on the magazine. Can anyone tell me if this magazine is correct for the gun? And also, what is an original holster to match? Thanks. Attached Thumbnails

05-18-2024, 09:16 PM	#3
Tbone New User Join Date: May 2024 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Here are the markings on the strap. Attached Thumbnails

05-19-2024, 05:14 PM	#5
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 790 Thanks: 393 Thanked 631 Times in 334 Posts	Congrats on your first Luger! I can't add to what gunnertwo has told you. I will advise that you watch any number of YouTube videos on field stripping, inspecting, cleaning and properly lubing your Luger. Then enjoy a range trip with some mild 115gn 9mm RN ammo. Many suggest Winchester White box. __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

05-19-2024, 07:23 PM	#6
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 621 Thanks: 822 Thanked 930 Times in 363 Posts	Here's the page from "History Writ in Steel". Your Luger was marked for use by the Schutzpolizei Magdeburg. G2 Attached Thumbnails

05-18-2024, 07:16 PM	#2
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 621 Thanks: 822 Thanked 930 Times in 363 Posts	A nice police Luger, in great condition. The mag isn't correct and modern made. Any markings on the front strap? Often there will be indications of police unit ID's. G2

05-18-2024, 09:22 PM	#4
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 621 Thanks: 822 Thanked 930 Times in 363 Posts	I'll check my copy of "History Writ in Steel", it covers German Police Lugers and their markings. Another member may answer before me. Looks like it had previous markings erased from another unit. G2

05-22-2024, 08:36 AM	#7
Tbone New User Join Date: May 2024 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Thank you for the info. I appreciate it!

05-22-2024, 10:40 AM	#8
velodog455~ User Join Date: Aug 2023 Posts: 76 Thanks: 18 Thanked 58 Times in 35 Posts	I found a place with a $200 P.08 Police holster that is not a reproduction. P.M. sent.