DWM Mystery Markings

[Javelinadave]

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

Ok - we have a FAQ in the new collector area - it might help you

Sorry to have bothered you.

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

The District of Weisbaden was comprised of 2 areas: Frankfurt = S.W.I. xxxx and Weisbaden itself=
S.W.II. xxx.

Frankfurt is the much larger area/city and higher numbers are found than from the smaller Weisbaden itself.

All to be found in Don Maus' fine work "History Writ in Steel".

The Weisbaden area was occupied by the French and the stock lugs on lugers from Weisbaden are often found with the stock lugs ground off; same as the state of Hesse.
This was a "requirement" imposed by the French during occupation, though not all pistols were actually "de-lugged".

Thank you! I appreciate your help. Mine still has the stock lugs.