Another 1914
 

I love gun shows. They're there, ya just have to hunt for them sometimes. All matching and pretty. Maybe someone can explain the front strap marking...?

Another 1914 pt.2
 

Barrel and sight witness

Ooops. It is a DWM magazine, correct for that period, but unmarked. It does look like the pin has been taken out.

The grip strap marking is probably not police.

Fred,

A beautiful 1914 marked to Dragoon Regt. 9. Most likely a provisional mark, or a Stab (staff) pistol due to the lack of a Squadron or weapon number. A very desirable Cavalry unit mark.

Since the magazine is a mess. I'll give you $12 for the Luger. You can keep the magazine.;)

Ron

Didn't say it was a mess. Just that I thought it might have been 'messed with'. Yeah, even though the rt. grip is loose, it clicks back and forth, I might have to hold out for $15.

FN

If it ain't aviation, I don't know much about it. What's a Dragoon? Mounted Infantry? Where to find out more about the 9th?

There is so little wear on the muzzle and side plate, it would make sense that it was a staff weapon. Or at least someone who didn't draw/use it much.

FN

Dragoons were elite, fast, strike and withdraw Light Cavalry. They were also used as forward scouts and to harass larger enemy units.

Here's a photo from around 1914-15 of a Dragoon Regiment.

Somewhere in some history book, I remember the Dragoons saving the day in some famous battle. Can't even remember the sides. But side A was winning big time, until the hidden dragoons flanked them, and side B rolled 'em up. Sounds like something Napoleon would do....

FN

Ron, why would some one strike and then withdraw.....I guess my desert dry rot mind does not understand.....and I know nothing of military tactics.........thanks

A small quickly moving force can strike a vulnerable enemy position, inflicting damage and thereby weakening the opposing force in that sector and also drawing attention away from the thrust of the main force. A quick raid unit like that is not of sufficient size or strength to hold a defensive position when reinforcing enemy forces arrive, so it withdraws to strike again in another location. It is the tactic of "strike and run away to live to fight another day".

Howard,

What Ron said...

It's a very effective tactic to keep a larger force second guessing as to when and where a major attack will take place. It also serves to keep them confused and on edge. Continual stress and fatigue can wear down a fighting force very quickly, and destroy moral.

The Navy SEALs did this with good effect in Vietnam. Sometimes causing the NVA and VC to fire on their own positions.

Ron

RW thanks, I guess its was an early form of guerilla warfare.......

Sure is a pretty 1914 DWM.

Bob