First Luger-DWM Dutch 1928

Gudabeg · 04-25-2021, 04:34 PM

My first Luger! It seems to be a 1928 Dutch Contract Luger sent to the KNIL (features and serial number all match).

From the unit plate it appears to be from the 2nd Infantry Division, and the LH Battalion. I’m not sure what the “44” means. Is this correct? http://dutcheastindies.iblogger.org/oob.html?i=1

Ron Wood · 04-25-2021, 07:45 PM

That rather odd unit marking is for the "Left Half of the 21st Infantry Battalion". I have a Vickers that is marked St. L.H. XXI 12 which would indicate it was issued to the headquarters staff. The 44 on your Luger and the 12 on mine are inventory numbers.
Ron

gunnertwo · 04-25-2021, 09:09 PM

Nice looking pistol, thanks for the pics.

G2

04-25-2021, 04:34 PM	#1
Gudabeg User Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 7 Thanks: 27 Thanked 14 Times in 4 Posts	First Luger-DWM Dutch 1928 My first Luger! It seems to be a 1928 Dutch Contract Luger sent to the KNIL (features and serial number all match). From the unit plate it appears to be from the 2nd Infantry Division, and the LH Battalion. I’m not sure what the “44” means. Is this correct? http://dutcheastindies.iblogger.org/oob.html?i=1 Attached Thumbnails

04-25-2021, 07:45 PM	#2
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: 7,034 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,238 Times in 1,718 Posts	That rather odd unit marking is for the "Left Half of the 21st Infantry Battalion". I have a Vickers that is marked St. L.H. XXI 12 which would indicate it was issued to the headquarters staff. The 44 on your Luger and the 12 on mine are inventory numbers. Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

04-25-2021, 09:09 PM	#3
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 625 Thanks: 838 Thanked 938 Times in 366 Posts	Nice looking pistol, thanks for the pics. G2