Need help with unit markings on 1915 DWM
 

Hello!
This is my first posting on this site. I have a 1915 dated DWM with the following markings on the front grip strap-
112 K.3.K.1
Can anyone point me in the right direction to research these markings?
Thanks in advance!

Hi Bob,
Welcome to the forum. Are you certain that the first K isn't an R ? If it is, then your pistol is marked 112th Infantry Regiment
3rd Company weapon #1.

Are you able to post a good clear photo of the mark?

Ron

Heck Ron,

Lets have him post pics of the whole gun......I for one would like to see it

Jim

Thanks, guys, I'll try to post clear pictures today.

Well, here is a clear picture of the markings, (assuming I uploaded it correctly to the website.) After re-examining the stampings with a stronger magnifier, I saw that the responses from the forum were exactly correct. I misread the first stamping as a "K", when it was really a partially stamped "R" Thanks for the help!

http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload...markings1b.jpg


larger picture:

http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload...tmarkings1.jpg

ADMIN: fixed pictures, ebt

Bob,

No problem. It's a common error on some unit marks.

The 112th Infantry was part of the 29 Infantry Division. And saw heavy action with heavy loses many times during the war.

Ron

I just purchase this firearem from Splagt. Let me tell you he is one fine gentleman and a very honest man to do business with. I am so please with my purchase.

I am buying a 1911 ERFURT shooter from him too. No Regimental Marking here however.

I look forward to learning much from this Forum. I am so happy I found you.