Simson front strap markings

Proofed · 07-03-2019, 01:42 PM

Simson pistol, I think this is Reiters Regiment is that right ? It looks as though the 7 is struck over a 4

Edward Tinker · 07-03-2019, 02:45 PM

I have these three in my records;

4/R.R.1.48
6./R.R.7.55.
R.96.11.5.

The straight R.R. instead of cursive for WW1 says Recruiting Depot Regiment.
So, not really sure...

George Anderson · 07-03-2019, 04:22 PM

Reichswehr marking:7th Reiter Regiment, 6th Squadron, weapon #55. A cavalry unit marking.

Dwight Gruber · 07-03-2019, 04:22 PM

6th Scuadron Reiter Regiment (/ = Reichswehr)

--Dwight

k98mike · 07-03-2019, 09:14 PM

I was under the impression that military (not police) grip strap markings were discontinued after 1916.

DonVoigt · 07-03-2019, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by k98mike

I was under the impression that military (not police) grip strap markings were discontinued after 1916.

They were re-instituted by the Reichswehr.
Though not all were marked, neither were they in Imperial times.

LU1900 · 07-03-2019, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k98mike

I was under the impression that military (not police) grip strap markings were discontinued after 1916.

They come back during Weimar area , army , police , navy !

Proofed · 07-04-2019, 08:37 AM

Thanks to all for the insight. Here are some more pics of the same pistol

rhuff · 07-04-2019, 04:22 PM

Those are some outstanding photos!!! You have this photo thing figured out.

DonVoigt · 07-05-2019, 10:05 AM

Great pictures; outstanding for a "phone"!

HerrKaiser · 07-05-2019, 11:42 AM

Phones have largely replaced the digital camera except for the extremely expensive ones for professional photography. My phone does as good or better than any camera I see at a Departement store, and it functions as a de-facto personal computer too.

DonVoigt · 07-05-2019, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HerrKaiser

Phones have largely replaced the digital camera except for the extremely expensive ones for professional photography. My phone does as good or better than any camera I see at a Departement store, and it functions as a de-facto personal computer too.

Not in my "studio", or maybe my phone is just too "cheap".
My Pentax DSLR is 20 mega pixels, my phone is just 2!

But then I didn't buy my phone to take pictures or use as a computer!

Proofed · 07-06-2019, 09:43 AM

I just noticed the Simson on the right has a more squared off rear curve above the loop unlike the gently curved Vickers on the left. there is a line you can feel on the Simson frame.

The Vickers loop is more square than the Simson

Sergio Natali · 07-07-2019, 06:47 AM

Very nice pictures of a very nice Luger! Congrats.

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,608 Times in 2,123 Posts	I have these three in my records; 4/R.R.1.48 6./R.R.7.55. R.96.11.5. The straight R.R. instead of cursive for WW1 says Recruiting Depot Regiment. So, not really sure...

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George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	Reichswehr marking:7th Reiter Regiment, 6th Squadron, weapon #55. A cavalry unit marking.

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