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Here are two Dreyse Model 1907, interesting mostly due to the fact they bear German Police markings.
They both belonged to the police of Berlin and were used locally during WW1 and later under Weimar Republic.
They were used by plainclothes Imperial-era and Weimar-era detective forces
K.P.P.B. iv stands for: Kriminal Police Praesidium Berlin - 4th department
S/N 26821 is stamped on left side of frame with its arsenal weapon number: 153
On its front grip strap: K.B. 398. This new number was stamped further to the presidium reorganization in 1919.
That explains why the initial property marking on frame was canceled.
S/N 28457 is also stamped on the left side of frame with its arsenal weapon number: 716
On its front grip strap: K.B. 1966. Interestingly, the property marking on frame was not canceled.
Berlin police markings are found on two 7,65mm pistols only: FN 1900 and later, Dreyse 1907.
These specimens are not rare, although not often encountered, and praised by collectors.
Only a small number of those had been reported in 2009.
In Canada, subject pistols have a prohibited (12-6) status, and are eligible to next of kin.
The above info comes from “History Writ In Steel”, by Don Maus.
I could add more info depending on your interest and curiosity.
For your appreciation, fellow members!
Here are two Dreyse Model 1907, interesting mostly due to the fact they bear German Police markings.
They both belonged to the police of Berlin and were used locally during WW1 and later under Weimar Republic.
They were used by plainclothes Imperial-era and Weimar-era detective forces
K.P.P.B. iv stands for: Kriminal Police Praesidium Berlin - 4th department
S/N 26821 is stamped on left side of frame with its arsenal weapon number: 153
On its front grip strap: K.B. 398. This new number was stamped further to the presidium reorganization in 1919.
That explains why the initial property marking on frame was canceled.
S/N 28457 is also stamped on the left side of frame with its arsenal weapon number: 716
On its front grip strap: K.B. 1966. Interestingly, the property marking on frame was not canceled.
Berlin police markings are found on two 7,65mm pistols only: FN 1900 and later, Dreyse 1907.
These specimens are not rare, although not often encountered, and praised by collectors.
Only a small number of those had been reported in 2009.
In Canada, subject pistols have a prohibited (12-6) status, and are eligible to next of kin.
The above info comes from “History Writ In Steel”, by Don Maus.
I could add more info depending on your interest and curiosity.
For your appreciation, fellow members!
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