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Ron Smith · 01-21-2009, 07:37 PM

You have a first year production 1911 Erfurt (Gov't arsenal) Luger. The marking on the grip strap is for 143 Infantry Regiment Company 10 weapon 5. This is an Imperial (WWI) Regimental unit mark.

Your Luger has a varied history. Issued to the Imperial Army probably before WWI. Most likely saw service during the Weimar period 1919-1933, and then into WWII with an Artillery Officer.

Can you post some photos?

Ron

01-21-2009, 07:37 PM	#4
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	You have a first year production 1911 Erfurt (Gov't arsenal) Luger. The marking on the grip strap is for 143 Infantry Regiment Company 10 weapon 5. This is an Imperial (WWI) Regimental unit mark. Your Luger has a varied history. Issued to the Imperial Army probably before WWI. Most likely saw service during the Weimar period 1919-1933, and then into WWII with an Artillery Officer. Can you post some photos? Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...