Luger markings
1900-1918: Luger Unit Markings. DWM Luger P08 unit markings. Jump to Latest Follow 3K views 8 ... This marking identifies “Schutzpolizei Bremen” plus the gun number. Since the Bremen marking appears in two variants, like yours with the SP. together but also with a separating period S.P., there has been speculation that the SP without …29 posts · Joined 2015. #1 · Feb 18, 2015. I have a 1918 and a 1936 Luger and neither one has any markings on the inside of the grip panels. According to The Luger Story there should be proof marks and SNs stamped in the wood.unit markings on 1915 luger. Jump to Latest Follow 4K views 16 replies 10 participants last post by Damnyankie Nov 18, 2021. W. wilmnc Discussion starter 6 posts · Joined 2013 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Oct 31, 2013 (Edited) unit markings: ...
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Re: Luger markings identification - help. Post by von thoma » 07 May 2016, 02:26. I think it's a P08 made by DWM ( Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken ). 14. German military proof. Found on barrel and breechblock, 1908-1913, and breechblock only, 1914-1918. " The right to believe is the right of those who don't know ".The Aging Outdoorsman. The Dark Side of Spring. Last Day Duck. The Never Give Up Buck. German firearms are loaded with a variety of markings and stamps. Decoding these proof marks is very useful in determining the age and history of the gun.Apr 26, 2015 ... Any gripstrap markings? Is the holster(it's a police holster as evidenced by the stud/strap closure) or td tool numbered? This one also had ...The following tables list the base forms for police unit marks found in German Small Arms Markings From Authentic Sources by J. Goertz and D. Bryans, Walsworth Publishing Co., Marceline MO, USA, 1997. This book contains English translations of the actual regulations issued by the German authorities from the Imperial and Weimar eras, and is an …download hosted by and courtesy of the Luger Forum www.lugerforum.com 1900 Swiss + Grip Safety Safety Takedown# export May 4, 1900 Swiss Parliament accepts final design of Pistole Parabellum. Commercial production begins coincident with first Swiss Military contract, production start date uncertain.Learn how to locate and record the serial number, script letter, make code, frame number and slide number of your Luger pistol. These markings can help you identify and …4" barrel, 9mm caliber. Last two digits of year of manufacture—41 or 42—stamped over chamber. There is a stock lug and Mauser banner on front toggle link. Extractor and safety both marked. Proofmarks were commercial. Grips are walnut or black plastic. Approximately 2,000 manufactured for sale to Nazi political groups.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.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...According to Luger expert Jan Still, at least some of the pistols were sent to U.S. cavalry units deployed in the Philippines and Cuba. ... Close-up of the DWM markings on the American Eagle Lugers. (Leroy Thompson photo) DWM’s Parabellum pistol had proven highly successful and had been adopted by numerous countries during the first …1914 markins yes 1914 mauser, thats the exact same marking in almost the same location except mine is a little higher up with the same S KK IV .like i said another guy, on another forum showed a luger with the same marking and he called it a berlin star/flower said it was east german marking.what i really wanted to know is if this …Oct 24, 2019 ... In this episode, Tom talks about WW2 Nazi Lugers. He also talks about the difference between a common WW2-era Mauser Luger P.08 and what the ...1916 luger markings Unit Markings. Hello everybody, Could someone tell me what is this marking on luger 1916 : 1.M.G.K.J.R.64.8.Hi I obtained a 1914 Luger holster without the takedown tool. I would like to get one, but I do not know what markings would be proper for that year. Down the road I would like to find a 1914 pistol for it (DWM or ERFURT). ... Hi David, Better photos of the markings would help. The B.A.XII 14 mark stands for Bekleidungs-Abteilung #12, 1914, …I have a 9mm 1917/1920 DWM and have been photographically recording markings and looking them up. All numbers match, including internal small parts, except for a WWII magazine, and grips. The four-digit serial number is 10XX with no suffix letter. The right receiver has the normal German military receiver proofs of 1914-1918.I am trying to figure out if this Luger holster is German or otherwise. It is not a hardshell, but thinner than regular military Luger holsters and very pliable. It has held a Luger for a very long time as witnessed by the deep, very pronounced rub marks. I don't know what the markings on the back signify, they are all the markings I can discern.Sep 6, 2022 ... ... Luger - proof marks, acceptance marks, serial numbers, and variations in finish and construction. The book is just over 300 pages, divided ...The 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge was developed for the Luger. This model is the Artillery Luger, developed so gunners could defend their batteries from enemy infantry. The barrel is 4 inches longer than the standard Luger and it features long-range sights, an attachable shoulder stock, and the 32-round Trommelmagazin 08.SN 5408. The Luger or Parabellum pistol is perhaps one of the most recognizable semi-automatics in history. A veteran of two world wars, these workhorses served on land, sea, and air, and were a prized war trophy for returning Doughboys and G.I.s. In addition to German Imperial and Nazi military models, Lugers were also manufactured for police ...As for the markings: Model: Luger P08 1915 Marked on inner grip - R.80.6.K. Serial number: 8235 (all pieces matching) 2 magazines, marked 3776 and 6689 I was able to find a little info online (I didn't instantly want someone to do my research for me) that said the inner grip markings mean 80th Infantry, 6th Kompagnie (Company).I have a 9mm 1917/1920 DWM and have been photographically recording markings and looking them up. All numbers match, including internal small parts, except for a WWII magazine, and grips. The four-digit serial number is 10XX with no suffix letter. The right receiver has the normal German military receiver proofs of 1914-1918.It is indeed a commercial Luger; what is now termed an "Alphabet" Luger produced in the mid-1920's. The suffix letter is a "p" and is part of the serial number 2081p. The Alphabet commercial Lugers are thought to be the most commonly encountered models and most are in 7.65mm (.30 Luger). While perhaps the most common model, the …Magazine identification, now with pictures. Hello all! Popping back in after a bit of an absence to see whats up. I am having some challenges in matching up my Lugers with my various magazines. I am not talking about a serialized magazine (have one though) that matches the pistol. I mean "this mag with these markings with a wooden bottom etc ...Luger Magazine Help. My Dad used to collect WWII stuff including a few 9MM German Lugers. When going through some his old stuff, I found a Luger magazine, and I am trying to ascertain whether or not it is worth anything. The bottom of the magazine appears to be aluminum, and it has several markings on it. On top is stamped "8434".
DWM Luger P-08 9mm Pistol. The DWM Luger that is the subject of this review. Photo by Chuck Hawks. The Luger (Pistole Parabellum or P-08) is perhaps the most aesthetically and ergonomically pleasing of all autoloading centerfire pistols. It is also one of the strongest, most accurate and most recognizable service pistols ever made. According to Costanzo, page 74,(World of Luger Proof Marks) the so called Erfurt Eagle (test Proof) is found on the left breech block of 1915 to 1917 DWM Lugers and on the right barrel of 1916 to 1918 DWM Lugers. ... According to 1910 marking instructions the Luger power proof test eagle is to be a “heraldic eagle” (Gortz and Bryans, p. 111 ...The marking on your Luger is probably from the police of a small city or town in Germany. These were known as Kommunalepolizei or Gemeindepolizei. The Sda. is the abbreviation for the city. The low weapon number is consistent with this having been a small police force. I am writing a book on German police markings and would like to …Mar 13, 2015 ... DWM provided two sample Luger pistols chambered in .45 ACP for testing, with serial numbers 1 and 2. The fate of serial number 1 is unknown, as ...Dec 28, 2021 · When starting with Lugers, I recommend studying before buying guns. There are a huge number of variations, and many markings to become familiar with, as well as many markings. The more rare a Luger, the more opportunity for fraud and fakery.
Jun 12, 2023 ... Subscribe. How To Tell The Difference Between WW1 & WW2 Navy Lugers #shorts. 8.6K. Dislike. 96. Share.These have what looks like a VOPO X cross-out mark on the right grip, while the left grip has Eagle/N proofs, which I think are commercial Mauser proofs. The checkering apears finer than typical Masuer luger grips. They fit a VOPO marked Mauser frame that came with it and some other parts. The frame is serial V series. 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. …
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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 …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.
One of the more interesting subcategories to pursue in Luger collecting is acquiring pistols with unit markings stamped into the frame, usu ally on the front strap of the pistol. Although the markings can vary, they can sometimes be specific enough to identify the company from which the pistol originally came, speculatively giving the owner an ...May 5, 2010 · BYF 41VARIATIONS. Mausers byf manufacturing code replaced the 42 code in early 1941. Its use continued until German Army contract Luger production ceased in late 1942. All 41 byf Lugers bear the late Test Proof (LTP), a P.08 stamped on the left frame panel, and have a bore gauge. Acceptance Stamps Variations.
Apr 19, 2022 ... Luger pistol handgun parts upclose detail markin It is indeed a commercial Luger; what is now termed an "Alphabet" Luger produced in the mid-1920's. The suffix letter is a "p" and is part of the serial number 2081p. The Alphabet commercial Lugers are thought to be the most commonly encountered models and most are in 7.65mm (.30 Luger). While perhaps the most common model, the …Whatever flavor (s) of the Luger trip your trigger, learn as much as you can about those models, their markings, and the history around that era. Knowledge is … Help with 1917 Erfurt Markings. Attached is18247 posts · Joined 2003. #11 · Sep 1, 2020 Swiss commercial Lugers--that is, Luger pistols destined for the Swiss commercial market--were proofed before export, following German civilian proof practice which was acceptable under Swiss proof law. Swiss Old Model Parabellums have the crown/B, crown/U, crown/G civilian proof marks of the German proof law of 1891, as do New Model ... DWM Luger P-08 9mm Pistol. The DWM Luger that is the sub It is a byf but has no marking above the chamber. It has a matching frame, barrel and upper. It also doesnt have the P.08 stamped on the frame by the safety. I have detail stripped it and has mostly matching parts. All but the toggle pin, and also the striker & extractor area which is all stamped 56. This video looks at the different markings that can be foun1900-1918: Luger Unit Markings unit mark list. Jump to Latluger 1917 double 1920 artilery start, a star burst above trigg Mar 6, 2017 · 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 ... 2/1001 is the concealment code of Ernst Thalmann in Suhl Germany. There were two Thalmann sites in Suhl. 1/1001 and 2/1001 were the concealment codes. These are very high quality and usable magazines and make excellent magazines for shooter Lugers. The machined and welded body is the best of all the magazines produced for the Luger. The Luger is certainly one of the most iconic fir Lacking any other markings except for the X'd out serial number and new serial number, there's no way to reliably connect the pistol to the VoPo. ... The first US contract was serial range 6100-7200. Only known 1900 luger with US markings, serial, and possession by Springfield Armoury. Gun has 14 hammer blows on top of toggle as …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: Calibre: Chamber Year Date/Code Serial # on Frame *include any suffix or prefix Serial # on Receiver Make/Code on Toggle: FRAME RECEIVER Luger Identification Guide - Rework and non-DWM Lugers (1915-1945)[Simson & Company - Suhl, Germany&break;4. Mauser - 10/14/20 - This is a scarce Mauser Navy Luger issued to the Nazi K The change to hot salt blue was mid 1937. 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 identified by their Navy property mark on either the frontstrap or rear strap. The property mark is preceded by an O for Ostee (Baltic Sea) or N for Nordsee (North ...Jun 14, 2012 · For 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 ...