Are These Unit Marks?

slice38 · 03-29-2009, 06:02 PM

These marks are on my P-08. Are they unit marks?

Thanks,
Robert

alanint · 03-29-2009, 06:11 PM

No. They are arsenal and acceptance stamps. Unit stamps are usually located on the grip frame of the pistol, primarily the front strap.

wayne8661 · 03-29-2009, 06:13 PM

Slice I am relatively new to lugers , But the marks you pictured are not unit marks they are proof marks. I am sure the wealth of knowledge on this forum can elaborate much more than I can on what the marks actually mean

wayne8661 · 03-29-2009, 06:28 PM

oops looks like someone beat me to the punch

Ron Smith · 03-29-2009, 06:38 PM

Hi Robert,

Welcome to the forum.

These are unit marks. The first three in the top photo are Reichswehr 1919-1933. The bottom one in the top photo is a Navy property number, found only on Reichsmarine or Kriegsmarine Navy Lugers.

The bottom two photos are Imperial Army WWI unit marks. They will be found on 1908 1st Issue-1917 Lugers, and are very rare on 1918 dated Lugers.

Ron

slice38 · 03-29-2009, 07:53 PM

All,

Thank you for your prompt replies! I am sure I will enjoy the forum, particularly researching my own P-08 which was given to me by my late Father. It is marked 1913 Erfurt and all parts I have seen have the matching serial number. Finish is good on it. Unfortunately, I do not have the holster. I treasure it far beyone its monetary value I am sure. I have field stripped, cleaned and put preservative oil on it and all parts look in fabulous shape. I confess I have actually even fired 15 or 20 rounds and it cycles as well as my Kimber 1911.

My father fought in the Pacific theater and actually traded a relic he brought back from the Pacific to a soldier from the ETO for this P-08. I hope to actually somehow find some facts on it from this forum.

Best regards,
Robert

03-29-2009, 06:02 PM	#1
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Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi Robert, Welcome to the forum. These are unit marks. The first three in the top photo are Reichswehr 1919-1933. The bottom one in the top photo is a Navy property number, found only on Reichsmarine or Kriegsmarine Navy Lugers. The bottom two photos are Imperial Army WWI unit marks. They will be found on 1908 1st Issue-1917 Lugers, and are very rare on 1918 dated Lugers. Ron Attached Thumbnails __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

03-29-2009, 07:53 PM	#6
slice38 New User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks!! All, Thank you for your prompt replies! I am sure I will enjoy the forum, particularly researching my own P-08 which was given to me by my late Father. It is marked 1913 Erfurt and all parts I have seen have the matching serial number. Finish is good on it. Unfortunately, I do not have the holster. I treasure it far beyone its monetary value I am sure. I have field stripped, cleaned and put preservative oil on it and all parts look in fabulous shape. I confess I have actually even fired 15 or 20 rounds and it cycles as well as my Kimber 1911. My father fought in the Pacific theater and actually traded a relic he brought back from the Pacific to a soldier from the ETO for this P-08. I hope to actually somehow find some facts on it from this forum. Best regards, Robert

03-29-2009, 06:11 PM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	No. They are arsenal and acceptance stamps. Unit stamps are usually located on the grip frame of the pistol, primarily the front strap.

03-29-2009, 06:13 PM	#3
wayne8661 User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kennett Square Pennsylvania Posts: 591 Thanks: 15 Thanked 334 Times in 104 Posts	Slice I am relatively new to lugers , But the marks you pictured are not unit marks they are proof marks. I am sure the wealth of knowledge on this forum can elaborate much more than I can on what the marks actually mean

03-29-2009, 06:28 PM	#4
wayne8661 User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kennett Square Pennsylvania Posts: 591 Thanks: 15 Thanked 334 Times in 104 Posts	oops looks like someone beat me to the punch