1910 p-08
 

Hi all. A buddy of mine asked me to help him identify a Luger that he is selling on consignment for someone. From my research in Aarron Davis' Standard Catalog of Luger, everything about it points to a standard DWM 1908 Military Dated Luger, pg. 83. Everything is numbers matching, except obviously the magazine. Also, I am sure that it has been refinished as well.

My question is this: Can anyone help me determine the military unit markings on the front strap? That is the one thing that I can't figure out. Thanks!

15. Ulanen Regiment (lancers), 3. escadron (Luger) #2. This Regiment was part of the XXI. Army Corps and stationed in Saarburg (Lothringen)

Yes It has been refinished. Also the side plate is not numbered.
Edit. I forgot the sideplate was still marked in the bottom in 1910. :o

But I still think it was refinished.

Commercial placement for the numbers for a 1910 luger .
Nice regimental mark !!

Definitely a reblue. Missing side plate serial numbers indicate commercial.

Wrong! 1908-1910 DWM P08s had commercial type small part numbering. The side plate is numbered on the bottom.

grips look neat. can you show more photo?
grips in ww1 were wooden

The original grips are in the case. I am not sure what the story on the custom grips are, but they look pretty old. I'll try to get some some more pictures and post them.