Frame markings

JBBOOKS · 03-09-2017, 09:19 PM

Can anyone ID the markings on my frame? The right side is marked with the letter "B" the left side is marked with 7 4 W. The frame does not have the stock lug. Is the frame a DWM or Mauser? Do you think the markings are acceptance stamps placed there by an inspector? Any help on this would be appreciated.

wlyon · 03-09-2017, 10:00 PM

They are inspectors stamps. Bill

Ron Wood · 03-10-2017, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by wlyon

They are inspectors stamps. Bill

Ditto, and with relative certainty, made by DWM inspectors.

Lugerdoc · 03-10-2017, 11:55 AM

I agree. Pre 1914 DWM frame made without stock lug. All Mauser frame with have this lug, unless it has been removed. TH

JBBOOKS · 03-10-2017, 03:00 PM

Thank you all for your input. I have and will continue to learn from forum members like you. Thanks so much!

klaus 3338 · 03-19-2017, 05:12 AM

Should be worker stamps and not inspector stamps. Inspector stamps would have a crown over the letters. Background of those stamps were the possibility to check who of the workers worked on the parts of the Luger.

03-09-2017, 10:00 PM	#2
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,673 Thanks: 3,243 Thanked 2,656 Times in 988 Posts	They are inspectors stamps. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

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Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	I agree. Pre 1914 DWM frame made without stock lug. All Mauser frame with have this lug, unless it has been removed. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

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JBBOOKS User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Central PA Posts: 35 Thanks: 68 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts	Thank you all for your input. I have and will continue to learn from forum members like you. Thanks so much!

03-19-2017, 05:12 AM	#6
klaus 3338 User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 524 Thanks: 0 Thanked 432 Times in 165 Posts	Should be worker stamps and not inspector stamps. Inspector stamps would have a crown over the letters. Background of those stamps were the possibility to check who of the workers worked on the parts of the Luger.