Grip Markings on a 1920 DWM

Doby · 06-21-2003, 11:41 AM

A friend has a 1920 production DWM 9mm. All appears correct, original, and matching, including 2 correct magazines.

Here's the question. On the front gripstrap, it is marked "S.D. VIII" then "S.H." but those last two letters are "x"ed out. Then on the next line, "3.82. AL." These marks run vertically, in the same direction as the grip strap. Any clues?
Thanks for your time.
Doby Pilgrim
Santa Fe, NM

John Sabato · 06-23-2003, 11:46 AM

Doby,

This mark is a Unit Designation Mark... the pistol was probably transferred from one unit to another thus accounting for the "X" stamps over the last two letters... I am transferring your question to the Unit Marks forum...

Lugerdoc · 06-24-2003, 10:23 AM

Doby, These are Poiice rather than military unit marking. I does seem rather unusual that a PO8 would have the markings from two different cities. H for Hamburg and D for Dusseldorf. IF you can post a photo of these marking, I'm sure that some of the members could give you an informed opinion as to there originality. TH.

Doby · 06-24-2003, 11:45 AM

Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately, the owner lives in another city, and doesn't have a digital camera, or even a computer. I'll certainly pass on the information, though.
Doby

06-21-2003, 11:41 AM	#1
Doby New User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Grip Markings on a 1920 DWM A friend has a 1920 production DWM 9mm. All appears correct, original, and matching, including 2 correct magazines. Here's the question. On the front gripstrap, it is marked "S.D. VIII" then "S.H." but those last two letters are "x"ed out. Then on the next line, "3.82. AL." These marks run vertically, in the same direction as the grip strap. Any clues? Thanks for your time. Doby Pilgrim Santa Fe, NM

06-23-2003, 11:46 AM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Doby, This mark is a Unit Designation Mark... the pistol was probably transferred from one unit to another thus accounting for the "X" stamps over the last two letters... I am transferring your question to the Unit Marks forum... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

06-24-2003, 10:23 AM	#3
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Doby, These are Poiice rather than military unit marking. I does seem rather unusual that a PO8 would have the markings from two different cities. H for Hamburg and D for Dusseldorf. IF you can post a photo of these marking, I'm sure that some of the members could give you an informed opinion as to there originality. TH. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

06-24-2003, 11:45 AM	#4
Doby New User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately, the owner lives in another city, and doesn't have a digital camera, or even a computer. I'll certainly pass on the information, though. Doby