Luger markings.

5824 posts · Joined 2010. #6 · Sep 17, 2018. The "artillery" is a collectors term, as Klaus says it is a Lange Pistole 08, Long P 08. The L P 08 was also assigned to some Machine Gun Company crew and other "assault" type troopers; also to other troopers for which dealing with a rifle would be "cumbersome", which would also include some ...Weapon 44. The regiment was part of the Bavarian 4th Infantry Division which fought on the Western Front for most of the First World War. The Luger is DWM manufactured and seems to be the standard model in all respects. With the DWM manufacture, it is a WWI Luger. After the end of WWI, DWM was "dissolved".prairiedogpat. 4027 posts · Joined 2011. #8 · Oct 2, 2021. Yes, by establishing the installation of the sear safety, (Schiwy Safety) it indicates that the pistol was used, at least, until the mid to late 1930's. It would also indicate, at least to me, that this is probably a 1932 marking and the pistol was probably in police use throw the war.The Luger has all matching numbers including the magazine. The magazine is wood based, numbered to the gun. ... early proofs of the Germany military acceptance. 1910 was the first recognized year of military contract markings. Approximately 17,000, 1910 dated Lugers were reported manufactured. There was no reported 1910 models manufactured …

M1906 Navy Luger (top) with stock, holster, and magazine pouch—finding a complete rig such as this is difficult and expensive. An unaltered Navy Luger (bottom) showing the safe marking in the lower position of the safety lever. (Courtesy of Rock Island Auction Service) June 22, 2023 By Leroy Thompson. I bought my first Luger pistol in 1968.Ar.I.116. ... THIS LUGER WENT THRU WW1, YOU CAN SEE ON THE FRONT STRAP OF THE GUN GERMAN MILITARY UNIT MARKING, AND LATER ON IN WW2 THIS MARKING WAS CROSSED OUT ...Luger Identification Form. There are approximately 3,000 known variations of Luger Parabellum Pistols Please answer all questions on this form completely to help identify your particular specimen. Be sure to describe all proof marks as fully and carefully as possible (i.e. Eagle over “N”, Stick Eagle over “B”, etc.)

Apr 21, 2017 · A rare DWM-made Model 1906 9mm para made for the Tsarist Russia contract. One of just 1,000 made, it includes Cyrillic safety markings and crossed Mosin Nagant rifle engravings (Photos: RIA)

DWM Luger Identification Guide. Borchardt C93 - produced 1893-1902. First Mass-produced Semi-automatic Pistol. Caliber 7.62mm - 6.5" barrel. Approximately 3,000 produced. Borchardt-Luger - produced 1895-1896. 1st model prototype. Caliber 7.65mm - 4.75" barrel. Approximately 5 produced (2 originals known), not numbered.Simson & Company - Suhl, Germany&break;4. Mauser - Oberndorf, Germany&break;5. Vickers Ltd. - England&break;6. Waffenfabrik Bern - Bern, Switzerland&break;7. Heinrich Krieghoff - Suhl, Germany At least six pre-production Lugers are known to exist. On later production guns, matching numbered magazines enhance value.The gesihert markings doesn't appear to be messed with. I guess the other markings could have been ground off since it was re blued but I'm still not convinced. The back iof the grip frame is smooth with no slot for stocks and there is a small hole thru the frame up from the grip screw and to the rearFor the beginning as well as the advanced collector. This is a chance for both the expert and the beginner to show off their collections. Jan C. Still is the owner of this Forum and the author of: Central Powers Pistols, Axis Pistols, Imperial Lugers, Weimar Lugers & Third Reich Lugers. The acquisition of these books is recommended but not ...

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Your Luger saw action on the western front in Flanders during 1914 and until 30. March 1915. From that date it saw action on the eastern front until the end of the Great War. It was in Litauen, Kurland, Rumania and the Ukraine. It is interesting that the gunsmith of the regiment used the same dies for the unit stamps of all (5) Squadrons.

The absence of "nazi" markings on the luger in no way relates to the story, just that the pistol began its service in WWI, served under the Weimar republic, and quite likely until the end of WWII. No reason for it to have ever received a "nazi" mark. JMHO. 03man - Don Voigtluger 1917 double 1920 artilery start, a star burst above trigger guard with a shild inside, with 23 in it. Mark Evans.The barrel length is 4" (100mm) and is chambered for 9mm. The serial number appears on the front of the frame, on the left side of the receiver, on the side plate sear and trigger. The thumb safety is marked "Gesichert" and when exposed (safety down) means safe. The Luger has all matching numbers including the magazine.Nov 25, 2020 · Welcome a board Retired Guy. I have done a bit of research into Police markings in the past, as I own a police P08 myself. There is a picture of a P08 grip markings in volume ii of the 'Borchardt and Luger automatic pistols', which reads S.D. II R 374, which tranlates into Schutzpolizei Dusseldorf, II kommando, Reviershaft, Waffe 374, (Municipal Police Dusseldorf, 2nd Precinct, Main force ... Regimental markings command staff. There are 5 types of German unit markings reported in Luger collections that signify command or staff positions. They are listed below and consist of Head Quarters, Army Corps, Division, Regiment, and Bataillon. Lugers with such unit markings are scarce to very rare and the numbers of these …Herb, the answer is yes. There is on the barrel eagle/N (Nitro proof) and eagle/J (= Instandsetzung; repair). According the German gun proof law it was necessary to reproof a gun when a substantial repair was carried out. A new barrel is such a case. The repaired or replaced part of the gun received the eagle/J marking.

It is an original 6" navy luger that has had the barrel removed and replaced with a 4" barrel, and the toggle train (or at least the rear toggle) replaced with the standard fixed sight of the P 08. The 0.1059 is a later Ostsee marking- so the pistol must have been assigned there after re-work. the "1059" is the weapon number.Fax: (860) 434-0611. Premium Seller. Active Listings: 307. Total Listings: 1004. Seller Type: FFL Dealer. Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. Payment Methods: BANK CHECK, MONEY ORDER, OR PERSONAL CHECK. LUGER 1938 NAZI'S MILITARY IN VERY EXCELLENT …It has the safety hole, which according to the video supports the Police Unit theory. I've also been advised the magazine is Post WWII East German, and that the removed German proof marks may indicate a Russian capture during WWII. So the story so far is: 1916 made by DWM for the German Imperial Army, used during WWI.The Luger is the direct descendent of Hugo Borchardt’s C-93 pistol, which was the first semi-automatic pistol to be commercially viable. Manufactured by Ludwig Lowe & Co. and its successor ...Bought a 1917/1020 Navy that was shortened and reworked after WWI (fairly typical Navy Weimar rework). Has unusal markings. The front grip strap is marked with one crossed out unit and one that is not. Crossed unit marking is B.3.IV.1.29. Other unit marking is S.D.IV.4.4.R. The D is larger than the other letters.18247 posts · Joined 2003. #11 · Sep 1, 2020. I have only seen E/D on magazines - must have been who was assigned to the factory, the Haenel factory who supplied magazines to the police, if I remember right. Edward Tinker - Co-Author of Police Lugers & Simson Lugers - Veteran Bring Backs Vol 1-4.

1491 posts · Joined 2006. #3 · Mar 3, 2021. Your Luger was produced in early 1939 as Mauser progressed from the 1938 S/42 to the 1939-42. There is a letter suffix on the front of the frame which should be a n,o,p,or q. The condition of the finish appears to show it has spent some time in a moist environment, possibly sitting in the holster ...Regimental markings command staff. There are 5 types of German unit markings reported in Luger collections that signify command or staff positions. They are listed below and consist of Head Quarters, Army Corps, Division, Regiment, and Bataillon. Lugers with such unit markings are scarce to very rare and the numbers of these Lugers reported ...

A. argr1994 Discussion starter. 17 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Apr 23, 2011. This is my first time posting. I have a luger magazine marked as follows: SN# 2985 letter i under it. It also has on the side the number 122 an eagle with 37 under it. the bottom is aluminum the rest is blued I guess. Can anyone tell me about this magazine.In today’s fast-paced digital world, live streaming has become a popular and effective way for individuals and businesses to connect with their audience in real-time. One such live...Aug 1, 2009 ... The WWII German Navy obtained their pistols through the Army. They have all the normal acceptance and proof marks of the Army P.08, but are ...14169 posts · Joined 2003. #9 · Mar 16, 2006. Hi Eric, For Swiss books written in English..you have done the best you can by buying the big Swiss luger book by Bobba. The old, small Fred Datig "Monograph IV - The Swiss Variations 1897 - 1947" is also a good read but done in 1955 and mostly superceded by the Bobba work.Caliber 7.65 refers to 7.65m/m Luger; caliber 9 refers to 9m/m Luger. 1902 Commercial 9 4" No engraving over chamber. 1902 American Eagle 9 4" American EagRe over chamber. 1902 American Eagle 9 4" American Eagle over chamber, cartridge. counter in grip. *1902 Dutch 9 4". NOTE: The Model 1902 has an cxceptionally thick barrel …5819 posts · Joined 2010. #2 · May 12, 2016 (Edited) Typical 1921 dated DWM military pistol; I don't think it is re-barreled, but need a better picture of the bottom of the barrel to be sure. For sure the front sight base has been monkeyed with, and not by the mfg. George can read the Reichwehr marking; I can't, but the "/" is peculiar to the ...WWI Luger With Unknown Markings. I recently bought a 1911 dated Luger pistol, as it was all serial numbers matching at a reasonable price (900$), but when i started looking at the markings and other details i came across some oddities, and i was wondering if anyone knew what the markings meant. The markings are: Unidentified …Erfurt Luger Police/Unit Marking Help. K.H. Sep 13, 2023; 1 409 Sep 13, 2023. ... 1920 Reichswehr property stamp, Weimar Army/Navy/Police unit markings, indications of Weimar Rework Show Less . Join Community Grow Your Business. Forum Staff View All m1903a3 Super Moderator. Edward Tinker Administrator. …A. argr1994 Discussion starter. 17 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Apr 23, 2011. This is my first time posting. I have a luger magazine marked as follows: SN# 2985 letter i under it. It also has on the side the number 122 an eagle with 37 under it. the bottom is aluminum the rest is blued I guess. Can anyone tell me about this magazine.

Jul 8, 2006 · Help with 1917 Erfurt Markings. Attached is my 1917 Erfurt shooter, matching but refinished at some point, could someone tell me what the Unit Marking stand for? 7.R.11.7. It is interesting; in that the “11” appears both under the grips and on the back side of the trigger plate.

One of the most sought after Military surplus firearms, the Luger P08 Served the German Army from 1908-1945 and beyond with Police until the 1980's. Thanks t...

Jun 16, 2017 · Finding any pre 1915 Luger with a matching mag and in top condition has always been a challenge to collectors. When you factor in the likelihood (1%) of a unit marking, this example is even more unique and perhaps incredibly unique given the unusual marking and the position on the rear grips strap. Identification of “Luger” Model P08 Pistols WARNING: Ensure the Pistol is unloaded Serial # on Frame: Serial # on Receiver: Make/Code on Toggle: Chamber Year Date/Code: …1914 Luger Artillery Markings. Jump to Latest Follow 3K views 16 replies 7 participants last post by Retired Squid Jun 1, 2019. Retired Squid Discussion starter 644 posts · Joined 2015 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · May 30, 2019. I need some help with the markings on the right side of the receiver (I highlighted them in white just so ...The right receiver acceptance stamps determine the 1939 42 Code markings variations. They are as follows: SE63 SE63 LTP reported serial range 2455q-3380w (estimated production 60,925)*. *Note: the sizes of the SE63 SE63 acceptance stamps vary in the 2455q-6461q serial range. These size variations not detailed in this analysis.In 96-97% condition, we have a scarce and very unusually Unit marked German Army Issued 1914 DWM P.08 Luger Pistol.. This pistol is totally matching to include the magazine. What makes this so interesting and usual is that this is actually unit marked on the rear grip strap and the marking it’self is very unusual, M.L. 13/ J.R. 22 …i have a Luger magazine that I am trying to figure out who made it and when. The only markings are on the aluminum base. The markings are: 1. the serial number (8311) 2. a lower case h below the SN 3. a plus sign below the h 4. below the h an eagle with 83 below it. The eagle and 83 are very small. The body is steel, blued Thoughts please !!I don't see a lightening bolt "3" or "E" under the sn on the frame. I don't have my books to check if a "ns" no suffix block was made in 1940, but on the way from the "z" block back to the "a" block there is a no-suffix block. Values: These were selling for $600 or so the last time a bunch were imported a few years ago.3 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Jan 21, 2012. DWM Crown N Luger. I have a DWM Luger with Crown N markings, serial number is 5118 for some time and would like to know more about it. . There is no …1914 Luger Artillery Markings. Jump to Latest Follow 3K views 16 replies 7 participants last post by Retired Squid Jun 1, 2019. Retired Squid Discussion starter 644 posts · Joined 2015 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · May 30, 2019. I need some help with the markings on the right side of the receiver (I highlighted them in white just so ...2464 posts · Joined 2003. #2 · Jul 15, 2020. It is extremely rare for a 1918 Luger to have been marked by the unit to which it was issued. The mark on your Luger doesn't follow military directives either. My best guess is a post war Weimar era mark, possibly police or para-military but not likely military.Mystery Luger with British proofs - need help. I have a Luger for which I need help to identify it's heritage. First, it has no German markings on it that I can identify (no DWM, Erfurt, 42, no date, no waffenmark eagles, etc.) Serial numbers match #23xx with what appears to be a script "d" under the serial # on the front of the frame.

The .30 Luger pistols were mostly made for export. Is "Made in Germany" or "Germany" stamped on your pistol? Many of these were exported to the USA in this period. Your's is referred to as a DWM 1920s Commercial. The Crown/N nitro proof mark was for commercial use. Military firearms will have military acceptance proof marks that reflect …Mar 25, 2017 ... Bid now on Invaluable: Mauser P.08 Luger Pistol with Imperial Japanese Markings from Amoskeag Auction Co on March 25, 2017, 09:00 AM EST.The third contract was more important. Some 10.000 Lugers, serial numbered 1-5000 and 1C-5000C went to this country, known as the 1908 Bulgarian Luger. I guess this would be a third contract Bulgarian pistol. My serial number falls into this range. I guess someone scrubbed out the cyrillic writing under the saftey lever.Caliber 7.65 refers to 7.65m/m Luger; caliber 9 refers to 9m/m Luger. 1902 Commercial 9 4" No engraving over chamber. 1902 American Eagle 9 4" American EagRe over chamber. 1902 American Eagle 9 4" American Eagle over chamber, cartridge. counter in grip. *1902 Dutch 9 4". NOTE: The Model 1902 has an cxceptionally thick barrel peculiar only to ...Instagram:https://instagram. selena murder photostraffic jacksonville flpasadena rodeo lineupnovi gun and knife show Caliber 7.65 refers to 7.65m/m Luger; caliber 9 refers to 9m/m Luger. 1902 Commercial 9 4" No engraving over chamber. 1902 American Eagle 9 4" American EagRe over chamber. 1902 American Eagle 9 4" American Eagle over chamber, cartridge. counter in grip. *1902 Dutch 9 4". NOTE: The Model 1902 has an cxceptionally thick barrel …ULTRA RARE Swiss LUGER Waffenfabrik Bern W+F 1906/29 SPECIAL ASSEMBLY P-08. Heinzer. 09-22-2023 10:28 PM. by Ron Wood. 7. carl markley nurse practitionerellen pompeo young Bought a 1917/1020 Navy that was shortened and reworked after WWI (fairly typical Navy Weimar rework). Has unusal markings. The front grip strap is marked with one crossed out unit and one that is not. Crossed unit marking is B.3.IV.1.29. Other unit marking is S.D.IV.4.4.R. The D is larger than the other letters. power outage austin texas We would like pictures, but you describe a very nice Luger. The white seen in markings on some pistols is not original; it is added by collectors to show up the markings in picures, so the absence of white is perfectly OK. The full serial number (which may be followed by a letter) is on the front of the grip frame above the trigger guard. The Luger has all matching numbers including the magazine. The magazine is wood based, numbered to the gun. ... early proofs of the Germany military acceptance. 1910 was the first recognized year of military contract markings. Approximately 17,000, 1910 dated Lugers were reported manufactured. There was no reported 1910 models manufactured …The only distinctive marking of these particular guns was a new date of issue added to the one already marked over the chamber. Consequently, we find the “two-date” model. (For example, a Luger that already had the date “1918” over the chamber now had “1920” above the “1918,” not superimposed upon it.