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Edward Tinker · 04-12-2003, 12:23 AM

Hello Bill,

From the Dutch Luger, the M11 was the designation. DWM delivered exactly 4,181 prior to WW1. First 1,391 were delivered in 1912, so I would say the frame was from then. **re-wrote what I had said below**

The British used a proofing Crown V, so it could very well that your toggle would be much as Dwight's and was force matched later from parts. From what I understand, this seems very common compared to most Lugers. Further, being in the tropics, guns were refinished on an average of every 6 - 7 years, so a re-work is almost expected with these guns.

Let me take a stab at the Unit Markings.

2-A.D. above 24 â?? 2nd Infantry Battalion, Section 7 L/28 Anti-Aircraft Mounted Artillery weapon # 24.

I could not find anything that spoke of the C/16. Rust marked is correct, as is geladen on both sides.

The large Crown over W mark on the left side of the receiver is correct and is for the present Queen Wilhelmina.

Ed

04-12-2003, 12:23 AM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Hello Bill, From the Dutch Luger, the M11 was the designation. DWM delivered exactly 4,181 prior to WW1. First 1,391 were delivered in 1912, so I would say the frame was from then. re-wrote what I had said below The British used a proofing Crown V, so it could very well that your toggle would be much as Dwight's and was force matched later from parts. From what I understand, this seems very common compared to most Lugers. Further, being in the tropics, guns were refinished on an average of every 6 - 7 years, so a re-work is almost expected with these guns. Let me take a stab at the Unit Markings. 2-A.D. above 24 â?? 2nd Infantry Battalion, Section 7 L/28 Anti-Aircraft Mounted Artillery weapon # 24. I could not find anything that spoke of the C/16. Rust marked is correct, as is geladen on both sides. The large Crown over W mark on the left side of the receiver is correct and is for the present Queen Wilhelmina. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV