A couple of unit markings

Ron Wood · 07-14-2002, 11:17 PM

I have two unit marked 1908 DWMs that I think I know what the unit designation is but I am not sure. The one is a 1st Issue that I think is 2nd Garde Grenadier Regiment, Company 5, weapon number 6.

The second is a 1912 that I think might be Bavarian 4th Infantry Division, weapon number 47. Could this be a division headquarters staff weapon?

Thanks for any opinions.

Herb · 07-14-2002, 11:30 PM

Ron, another observation on the second one, the 'B' might stand for Beobachtungs or detachment, the 'I.D.' could be Infantry Division, giving you the Detachment 4, 47th Infantry Division?? The first one, 'G.G.' I agree with you.

Jan C Still · 07-15-2002, 01:36 AM

Ron
Both your lugers are already in my data base. Please check to see if the sn is correct.

* 1912 DWM, s/n 7832 : B.4.I.D.47. - (Bayerisches Infanterie-Division 4, Command/Stab, Waffe Nr. 47)
* 1908 DWM, s/n 1022b : 2.G.G.5.6. - (2 Garde Grenadier-Regiment, Kompagnie 5, Waffe Nr. 6)
I see you were correct on both. These are scarce unit markings to find and appear to be in excellent shape.

If you ever want to sell or trade please let me know.
Thanks
Jan

Ron Wood · 07-15-2002, 02:13 AM

Herb and Jan
Thanks guys, I really appreciate your response. Jan, the serial numbers are correct.

07-14-2002, 11:17 PM	#1
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,024 Thanks: 1,096 Thanked 5,205 Times in 1,706 Posts	A couple of unit markings I have two unit marked 1908 DWMs that I think I know what the unit designation is but I am not sure. The one is a 1st Issue that I think is 2nd Garde Grenadier Regiment, Company 5, weapon number 6. The second is a 1912 that I think might be Bavarian 4th Infantry Division, weapon number 47. Could this be a division headquarters staff weapon? Thanks for any opinions. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

07-14-2002, 11:30 PM	#2
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ron, another observation on the second one, the 'B' might stand for Beobachtungs or detachment, the 'I.D.' could be Infantry Division, giving you the Detachment 4, 47th Infantry Division?? The first one, 'G.G.' I agree with you. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

07-15-2002, 02:13 AM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,024 Thanks: 1,096 Thanked 5,205 Times in 1,706 Posts	Herb and Jan Thanks guys, I really appreciate your response. Jan, the serial numbers are correct. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

07-15-2002, 01:36 AM	#3
Jan C Still User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Box 240188, Douglas, Alaska, 99824 Posts: 463 Thanks: 0 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Ron Both your lugers are already in my data base. Please check to see if the sn is correct. * 1912 DWM, s/n 7832 : B.4.I.D.47. - (Bayerisches Infanterie-Division 4, Command/Stab, Waffe Nr. 47) * 1908 DWM, s/n 1022b : 2.G.G.5.6. - (2 Garde Grenadier-Regiment, Kompagnie 5, Waffe Nr. 6) I see you were correct on both. These are scarce unit markings to find and appear to be in excellent shape. If you ever want to sell or trade please let me know. Thanks Jan