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01-20-2020, 12:59 PM | #1 |
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1913 dwm
New to me anyway 1913 DMW unfortunately the sideplate replaced at some point so not all matching.
A couple of photos - will work on more. Will definitely add a pic of the firing pin which is different S/N appears to have a B suffix Proof marks |
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02-22-2020, 12:03 PM | #2 |
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There is writing down the front of the grip but I am unable to get a clear photo 1 R H 2 4 The 4 is 1/2 the size of the other letters - no idea what they indicate |
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02-22-2020, 04:42 PM | #3 |
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The pistol was likely refinished.
The numbers you found would be a unit mark identifying the military unit and weapon number. You may find our FAQ document useful. Just follow the FAQ link at the top of the page.
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I was wondering if perhaps the "R" in the grip marking might actually be a "B". Might have part of the letter erased with the refinish. Could you look at it again?
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02-28-2020, 10:24 AM | #5 |
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Photo of grip front attached
First letter does not look like a B |
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Believe the unit mark on the front grip strap is "1.R.H.2.4." for the 1st Reserve Husaren Regiment, 2nd Squadron, 4th weapon."
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Perhaps :
1 Infanterie Regiment . 2 Handwerfer Abteilung .4 Waffe
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That's really cool. I was just reading somewhere that only 10% of the DWM's had the unit markings.
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