Front Sight Markings
 

I am embarassed to admit that after all these years fooling with Lugers I have just noticed the markings on the forward surface of some front sight bases. For example, a 1915 DWM shows an indecipherable mark, a 1920 commercial shows the letter "D", and a 1921 date police has an "OC". I have not checked all the Lugers yet, but so far I have not found any markings on Lugers after 1939. So far I can't find any reference to this in the books, but I am still looking. Can anyone throw any light on these marks?

Re: Front Sight Markings
 

Hey Marvin - my 1918 DWM has 'N' in circle, and my byf/42 has nothing, as you have already found out. It seems to be another inspection mark, but what strage palce to put it. Hmmmm.


Terry Foley

Re: Front Sight Markings
 

Constanzo has a few of these documented in his book! Thor

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Marvin, I've got a numeral '2' on a 1917 Erfurt. Greg

Re: Front Sight Markings
 

Interesting! So far I have not found two markings alike!(Please note I have used my full name in order not to be confused with the original Marvin.)

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Hello Marvin,


Man, i thought I was having an "elderly moment" when I didn't remember posting the original message in this thread, HA, HA, HA.


Since there will be two of us on the Forum with the same first name, I will post as Marvin C. This way there will not be any confusion. Welcome to the Forum and please come often.


Marvin C.

Re: Front Sight Markings
 

My 1918 DWM has a "1" beside an "N" in a circle on the front of the sight.

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Marvin. You have a profile set so you should be the only one who could use Marvin. I have been having trouble also have to log unto site everytime now so it does not show me the new messages only. Dok if you are reading this my new software was rejectibg cookies from site said to check Privicy settings. Does not happen on the PP or P.38 sites.

Re: Front Sight Markings
 

Marvin E, The only front sight base inspection marking that I'm framiliar with on WW2 Mauser PO8s, is an upside down commerical eagle on most police, commerical & contract lugers from 1937 to 1942. Tom h.

Re: Front Sight Markings
 

I have checked my Constanza book and on page 325 have found an entire display of markings on front sight bases. I think Constanza is a wonderful reference!

Re: Front Sight Markings
 

I had always wondered what the "7" was on the base of the front sight on my 1916 Erfurt.