Police unit marking P.120.

mdrumbore · 10-07-2013, 11:02 PM

I recently obtained from a fellow forum member a 1921 dated DWM commercial Luger that was sent into police service. It is WaA4 proofed on the right receiver with a sear safety and no magazine safety. The front grip strap is marked P.120 as is the holster that came with the gun. Don M. has this Luger along with a few other examples in his book noting he is not sure of the meaning of the marking. I was wondering if anyone else has a gun marked in a similar fashion and if they have any ideas on the origin. Thanks.

Don M · 10-07-2013, 11:29 PM

Michael, in addition to the list in Table 20-4 of HWIS, I have recorded a 1917 Erfurt marked P.52. I still don't know what the marking means.

10-07-2013, 11:02 PM	#1
mdrumbore User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 51 Thanks: 7 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Police unit marking P.120. I recently obtained from a fellow forum member a 1921 dated DWM commercial Luger that was sent into police service. It is WaA4 proofed on the right receiver with a sear safety and no magazine safety. The front grip strap is marked P.120 as is the holster that came with the gun. Don M. has this Luger along with a few other examples in his book noting he is not sure of the meaning of the marking. I was wondering if anyone else has a gun marked in a similar fashion and if they have any ideas on the origin. Thanks.

10-07-2013, 11:29 PM	#2
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Michael, in addition to the list in Table 20-4 of HWIS, I have recorded a 1917 Erfurt marked P.52. I still don't know what the marking means. __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com