Need on for marking on WW1/1939

luscioman · 02-02-2006, 09:48 PM

I have a shooter I was about to put up for sale and was checking all the serial numbers when I came accross 2 markings under the side plate that I am not familar with. They are "R" and "M". The frame is imperial marked and the top half is WWII marked but there are not simpson rework proofs. There are no unit markings on the front strap.

Lugerdoc · 02-03-2006, 08:14 AM

The crown/a letter on the outside of the sideplate is an Imperial inspector's acceptance. The "M" inside the plate and on the frame, was another sub-inspector at Erfurt. TH

luscioman · 02-03-2006, 08:41 AM

Thanks Tom. I knew about the crown but just wanted to add the picture. Is the "R" also a sub inspector?

Edward Tinker · 02-03-2006, 09:31 AM

yes, letters were used to show that individual parts had been checked.

Ed

02-02-2006, 09:48 PM	#1
luscioman User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 113 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Need on for marking on WW1/1939 I have a shooter I was about to put up for sale and was checking all the serial numbers when I came accross 2 markings under the side plate that I am not familar with. They are "R" and "M". The frame is imperial marked and the top half is WWII marked but there are not simpson rework proofs. There are no unit markings on the front strap. Attached Images

02-03-2006, 08:14 AM	#2
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	The crown/a letter on the outside of the sideplate is an Imperial inspector's acceptance. The "M" inside the plate and on the frame, was another sub-inspector at Erfurt. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

02-03-2006, 08:41 AM	#3
luscioman User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 113 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks Tom. I knew about the crown but just wanted to add the picture. Is the "R" also a sub inspector?

02-03-2006, 09:31 AM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	yes, letters were used to show that individual parts had been checked. Ed