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This SchutztruppenGewehr 1898 is one of 853 used by the Landespolizei in German SouthWest Africa or DSWA. The unit disc is marked L.P.200. L.P. stands for Landespolizei. The number 200 stands for rifle 200 of the Landespolizei.

Well done Marc. I am happy you found a Kar71. It looks sharp and I also like the unit mark. Your Imperial collection is growing at good and steady pace.

Hey Vincent, love your channel by the way. I asked a couple times about the unit markings. The auction house told me there wasn't any unit markings. I wish I could have won it but on well. Yes Paul your right. Having contacts has helped a lot. I have a couple in Germany to. Everything helps...

You're welcome Paul. I lost that rifle by a hunderd dollars but I ask for more pictures. I've been training for the role winning stuff down in South Africa. I became friends with the owner of the auction house and he has been helping me with my research. I have fallen pretty deep into the...

Have you ever read my Schutztruppen thread? If not that is ok. https://www.k98kforum.com/showthread.php?39183-Research-Project-Firearms-of-Imperial-German-colonial-forces Also. 1880/Danzig/2343/LP (This rifle is marked "ORTSPolizeibehörde Bethanien 359" This would indicate that it was used by a...

Saw this one in March in a South African auction. 1881/Danzig/9564/? (This rifle is marked with the Imperial Eagle colonial proof mark next to an "S." The "S" next to the Imperial Eagle colonial proof could stand for Spitzkoppe. With an issue number of 2104.

I have two 1871 Jägerbüchse made by Danzig that you can add to your list. 1880/Danzig/2343/? (This rifle is marked "ORTSPolizeibehörde Bethanien 359" This would indicate that it was used by a Schutztruppe police unit at Bethanien in SouthWest Africa, prior to the formation of the Landespolizei...