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Ron Smith · 12-16-2007, 11:15 PM

The other marks are standard Proof and Acceptance marks found on all military Imperial (pre-1919) Lugers.

It appears that your pistol is a "stab" (staff) pistol. This would account for the excellent condition. Staff pistols were marked with just the primary unit mark. In this case 17.U. meaning that it was not issued to a Squadron and hadn't been placed in the weapon inventory. No weapon number added.

Staff pistols were kept in the unit armory for issue as needed. Staff pistols therefore saw little use and are found usually in good condition. Most Cavalry Lugers show fairly heavy use due to bouncing around in their holsters as the troopers rode.

Nice photos...

Ron

12-16-2007, 11:15 PM	#8
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	The other marks are standard Proof and Acceptance marks found on all military Imperial (pre-1919) Lugers. It appears that your pistol is a "stab" (staff) pistol. This would account for the excellent condition. Staff pistols were marked with just the primary unit mark. In this case 17.U. meaning that it was not issued to a Squadron and hadn't been placed in the weapon inventory. No weapon number added. Staff pistols were kept in the unit armory for issue as needed. Staff pistols therefore saw little use and are found usually in good condition. Most Cavalry Lugers show fairly heavy use due to bouncing around in their holsters as the troopers rode. Nice photos... Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...