DWM 1918 unit markings

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I have a DWM 1918 P.08, sn#352. The unit marking reads â??L.I.R.387.â?�

My first thought was that it would be for Landwehr Infantry Regiment 387, but I know that this regiment was transferred to the Eastern Front at the end of 1917 for the duration of the war, making it unlikely that it was brought to the USA as a souvenir (I suspect that is how it got here but I donâ??t know for sure).

Iâ??ve also looked into â??Lehr Infantry Regiment, weapon #387â?�. I know this regiment was part of the 3rd Guards Division for the entire war and they DID face Americans in 1918.

Additionally, Iâ??ve considered the Leib (Lifguard) Regiment, but I havenâ??t been able to determine if they ever faced Americans.

As for the markings themselves, they are of a different font than that which seems to be typical of Imperial marked lugers, especially the â??Râ?� and the straight-topped â??3â?�.

Could these be post-war/Wiemar period markings?

There does not seem to be much difference in the height of the letters and numbers, which seems to by the standard for Imperial unit marked lugers.

Lastly, are these markings fake?

I think the wear on the grip strap, as well as the scattered spots of darkening (rust?) that covers the strap and surrounds the unit marks seems to be consistent. So I donâ??t think they are fake, but I would like to hear from others.

I appreciate any help. Thanks, Chad