2 x 1916 DWM markings questions

LugerVern · 12-20-2008, 10:25 PM

Close up of mark in question.

I wonder if we could get more pictures? I am not convinced this gun has its original finish and it might help chase down the unusual proof.

Vern

LugerVern · 12-20-2008, 11:14 PM

If you look closely at the one on the extractor you will see that it was a 4 at an earlier time in its life , you can clearly see the bottom cross. The bottom flat of the one has been added using the side of a concave punch.

This is all based on one picture and some caution must be given on any evaluation from pictures.

Vern

Jan C Still · 12-21-2008, 02:55 AM

Christian
George and drbuster have it right
This 1916 DWM has a Prussian Eagle added to the frame above its lanyard. The usual location is the front of the trigger guard, however other locations are possible. This was to identify Imperial German Army property and prevent theft. Only seven such Prussian Eagle marked Lugers have been reported and these eagles are all the Erfurt style. See pages 257-260 of the book Central Powers Pistols for more detail.

What is the serial number of your Luger?
Thanks
Jan

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12-20-2008, 10:25 PM	#1
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	Close up of mark in question. I wonder if we could get more pictures? I am not convinced this gun has its original finish and it might help chase down the unusual proof. Vern

12-20-2008, 11:14 PM	#2
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	If you look closely at the one on the extractor you will see that it was a 4 at an earlier time in its life , you can clearly see the bottom cross. The bottom flat of the one has been added using the side of a concave punch. This is all based on one picture and some caution must be given on any evaluation from pictures. Vern

12-21-2008, 02:55 AM	#3
Jan C Still User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Box 240188, Douglas, Alaska, 99824 Posts: 463 Thanks: 0 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Christian George and drbuster have it right This 1916 DWM has a Prussian Eagle added to the frame above its lanyard. The usual location is the front of the trigger guard, however other locations are possible. This was to identify Imperial German Army property and prevent theft. Only seven such Prussian Eagle marked Lugers have been reported and these eagles are all the Erfurt style. See pages 257-260 of the book Central Powers Pistols for more detail. What is the serial number of your Luger? Thanks Jan