Newbee need info on P'08 1915 DWM

greygrouse · 05-15-2013, 08:29 PM

Lads,
Lots of questions, please bear w/me.
In the process of acquiring a Model 1914(?) in 9mm. No grip safety, has a stock lug, toggle grips not scallopped. All parts (xcpt mag) have same 2 digit number. Some straw color left, grips are well worn w/small piece missing under safety lever. No pitting in the bore and functions w/factory Win ammo. Overall condition a generous 85% - no major rust or pitting, muzzle and disassembly plate show holster wear. Extractor is marked geladen and safety is in block letters.
Now for the questions:
1. How do I determine serial #. I only see a 3 digit number on chamber left side and frame and under barrel. No extra letters or numbers I can see.
2. Chamber top is marked 1915 (yr of mfg I spose) and the script DWM on the top strap.
3. There appear to be proof marks on the right front of the receiver just shy of the barrel. Hard to describe but here goes. There are 4 marks, the first (l to r) and third are the same - look like a crown over a "slashed" S, second in series looks like a crown over a large "C" with an "f" inside it. Final mark like a cactus w/upturned arms and feet on either side (how's that for a creative description).
I don't have a good source for proofmarks, so I'm hoping someone knows what these are. Could they be regemental marks???
I really need the proper serial # so I can register it. What should it consist of??
Thanks in advance for any info you can provide.
Mike

05-15-2013, 08:29 PM	#1
greygrouse User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Michigan's Beautiful U.P. Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Newbee need info on P'08 1915 DWM Lads, Lots of questions, please bear w/me. In the process of acquiring a Model 1914(?) in 9mm. No grip safety, has a stock lug, toggle grips not scallopped. All parts (xcpt mag) have same 2 digit number. Some straw color left, grips are well worn w/small piece missing under safety lever. No pitting in the bore and functions w/factory Win ammo. Overall condition a generous 85% - no major rust or pitting, muzzle and disassembly plate show holster wear. Extractor is marked geladen and safety is in block letters. Now for the questions: 1. How do I determine serial #. I only see a 3 digit number on chamber left side and frame and under barrel. No extra letters or numbers I can see. 2. Chamber top is marked 1915 (yr of mfg I spose) and the script DWM on the top strap. 3. There appear to be proof marks on the right front of the receiver just shy of the barrel. Hard to describe but here goes. There are 4 marks, the first (l to r) and third are the same - look like a crown over a "slashed" S, second in series looks like a crown over a large "C" with an "f" inside it. Final mark like a cactus w/upturned arms and feet on either side (how's that for a creative description). I don't have a good source for proofmarks, so I'm hoping someone knows what these are. Could they be regemental marks??? I really need the proper serial # so I can register it. What should it consist of?? Thanks in advance for any info you can provide. Mike