1915 dwm

jshep · 02-08-2015, 10:02 PM

I've considered liberating this 1915 DWM, but I'd like to know what these numbers on the back of the frame above the lanyard loop are? Based on my search of the forums, I think they are a rack a number... is this right? also any historical info on the unit would be appreciated, thanks gents.
link: http://www.legacy-collectibles.com/d...-magazine.html

DavidJayUden · 02-08-2015, 10:29 PM

Your questions are well over my pay grade, but that is one interesting Luger, very nice with original finish.
dju

ithacaartist · 02-09-2015, 02:55 AM

Is the size of the numbers on the backs of the grips correct?

alvin · 02-09-2015, 05:39 AM

Don't know the meaning of those numbers. To make sure about finish, need to erase the white filler on the stamp, and check halo around the stamp carefully under good light. Some guns were refurbished in Weimar era when it was relatively new, and those Weimar contractors knew German guns well (of course), their work is hard to detect. Not saying this being one, but better check everything.

George Anderson · 02-09-2015, 08:56 AM

Both markings are pre 1922 Reichswehr Provisional markings. 3.K.N.13. is probably 3rd Kompagnie, Nachrichten Abteiliung 13.

02-08-2015, 10:02 PM	#1
jshep User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 23 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	1915 dwm I've considered liberating this 1915 DWM, but I'd like to know what these numbers on the back of the frame above the lanyard loop are? Based on my search of the forums, I think they are a rack a number... is this right? also any historical info on the unit would be appreciated, thanks gents. link: http://www.legacy-collectibles.com/d...-magazine.html Attached Thumbnails

02-09-2015, 02:55 AM	#3
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,369 Thanks: 7,432 Thanked 2,611 Times in 1,378 Posts	Is the size of the numbers on the backs of the grips correct? __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

02-08-2015, 10:29 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Your questions are well over my pay grade, but that is one interesting Luger, very nice with original finish. dju

02-09-2015, 05:39 AM	#4
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Don't know the meaning of those numbers. To make sure about finish, need to erase the white filler on the stamp, and check halo around the stamp carefully under good light. Some guns were refurbished in Weimar era when it was relatively new, and those Weimar contractors knew German guns well (of course), their work is hard to detect. Not saying this being one, but better check everything.

02-09-2015, 08:56 AM	#5
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	Both markings are pre 1922 Reichswehr Provisional markings. 3.K.N.13. is probably 3rd Kompagnie, Nachrichten Abteiliung 13.