1912 Erfurt marking

Robert Markley · 12-04-2002, 09:25 AM

Can anyone decode the following marking found on
a 1912 Erfurt front grip strap?

73.R.M.G.53.

John Sabato · 12-04-2002, 05:01 PM

I will take a "swag" at it...

73rd Regiment, Machine Gun Company. weapon #53...

Now let's see how close I am when one of the true unit ID experts with published references chimes in...

welcome to the Lugerforum Robert...

12-04-2002, 09:25 AM	#1
Robert Markley User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1912 Erfurt marking Can anyone decode the following marking found on a 1912 Erfurt front grip strap? 73.R.M.G.53.

12-04-2002, 05:01 PM	#2
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