PO8 /Markings RG

[valjean]

Hello...
For beauty.

[Ronnie Fry]

Valjean,
More info would be helpful. any chamber date? Looks like a commercial gun with no sear safety. Interesting lettering on the frame, I agree.

Looking forward to hearing from you, and WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!

r

[Douglas Jr.]

Hello,

Welcome to the forum. Never saw such mark on a Luger. Usually, German Polizei units marks, when applied, were located in the grip (rear or front). As Ronny, I'm looking forward to see more pictures of it and know more detaisl (caliber, marks in the toggle and chamber, proofs on the right side of the receiver - if any).

Thanks,

Douglas.

[GWA]

Valjean,
you are correct, the marking indicates property of the Reichs-Gendarmerie of the Reichs provinces of Alsace and Lorraine. It is believed that only about 400 of these pistole were ever issued with probably less than fifty known to have survived. They are highly valued by collectors here in the US.

Your pistol falls into the known range of R.G. pistols which are all commercial 1908 and 1914 models. Yours is a 1914 commercial model. I expect that it has a crown over "N" on the left side of the receiver. This is a commercial proof. In a few cases these pistols may also bear a gothic letter acceptance stamp. More photos would be nice.

[sauerfan]

Some other RG marked Lugers are discussed here:


http://luger.gunboards.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6895

http://luger.gunboards.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9877

http://luger.gunboards.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1273

http://luger.gunboards.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=79

http://luger.gunboards.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=80

[GWA]

What's the program here? It would seem, from Sauerfan's first attachment, that Valjean already has all the info he could want on his "R.G." pistol.

[valjean]

Not For Sale

[valjean]

What's the program here? It would seem, from Sauerfan's first attachment, that Valjean already has all the info he could want on his "R.G." pistol.

That is a problem for you?