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·Hello All,
I am new to this forum, and new to Luger collecting. About two weeks ago, I bought a DWM P08 dated 1910 over the chamber, with the what I presume are unit markings on the front strap. They read as follows:
1.G.D.2.15.
The last . in the above number is not a period, but is actually part of the markings on the front strap of the piece. Can anyone enlighten me as to whether this is a military or police unit marking, and which unit it would denote?
I would also be interested in hearing opinions on the worth of my pistol from some folks knowledgeable on the subject. All the serial numbers except the magazine match, including the grips. The bore is in decent shape, and I would say it's bluing (original)is in the 90% to 95% range. One other notable detail, there is a thin steel bar over the top of the trigger plate. Is this some sort of safety device added after the war? Pardon my igorance of the subject, but I've heard that some Imperial Lugers were modified in the Weimar era in some way like this. Would this modification adversely affect the value or collectability of this piece? A holster came with the gun, and is in good shape, but it is dated 1939.
Thanks in advance for any light anyone can shine on this newest addition to my collection. It's my second Luger, and I find the two to be among the most interesting pieces in my safe.
I am new to this forum, and new to Luger collecting. About two weeks ago, I bought a DWM P08 dated 1910 over the chamber, with the what I presume are unit markings on the front strap. They read as follows:
1.G.D.2.15.
The last . in the above number is not a period, but is actually part of the markings on the front strap of the piece. Can anyone enlighten me as to whether this is a military or police unit marking, and which unit it would denote?
I would also be interested in hearing opinions on the worth of my pistol from some folks knowledgeable on the subject. All the serial numbers except the magazine match, including the grips. The bore is in decent shape, and I would say it's bluing (original)is in the 90% to 95% range. One other notable detail, there is a thin steel bar over the top of the trigger plate. Is this some sort of safety device added after the war? Pardon my igorance of the subject, but I've heard that some Imperial Lugers were modified in the Weimar era in some way like this. Would this modification adversely affect the value or collectability of this piece? A holster came with the gun, and is in good shape, but it is dated 1939.
Thanks in advance for any light anyone can shine on this newest addition to my collection. It's my second Luger, and I find the two to be among the most interesting pieces in my safe.