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03-10-2004, 01:15 PM | #1 |
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Unit-marked C96/1916 "Red nine".
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I own a Mauser C96/1916 with an old unit-marking. What does "P.L.16.118." mean?? Picture on the link: http://www.blinkskudd.net/Album/imag...l/000_0260.jpg |
03-10-2004, 09:38 PM | #2 |
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Hi P,
Most likely it translates to Polezi Landau, Admistrative district 16, weapon 16. Landau is a wonderful town in the southern part of the Rheinland Pfalz (I think; maybe in Baden Wurrtenberg, I forget) with some wonderful restaurants and great ambiance. Great food; amazing beer and lovely vistas. Tom A. |
03-11-2004, 05:26 AM | #3 |
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But the guy's on the other forum said: "It is most likely imperial army and according to Noll P.L. signifies: Landwehr-Pionier-Bataillon"?? |
03-11-2004, 06:05 PM | #4 |
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I will defer to Jeff; he is the acknowledged expert on markings.
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