DWM Commercial 1911-1913 (?)

Edward Tinker · 08-29-2009, 10:44 AM

very nice photos. I always call them "makers" marks, i.e. like Ron said, parts was made, and checked by someone (could be an inspector, could be a foreman or lead worker in that area).

somethings we'll just never know for sure

Also, although there "could" ber rhyme or reason for some markings i.e. the #3 or #5, mostly likely not if they aren't the last two of the serial number....

Pistol · 08-29-2009, 11:03 AM

Also, although there "could" ber rhyme or reason for some markings i.e. the #3 or #5, mostly likely not if they aren't the last two of the serial number....

Yeah - I thought it was cool how #3 and #5 are on the frame where the receiver fits and also appear to be on grips.

Are the grips walnut? They seem a littler light in color, but I saw somewhere on a post that European Walnut can be lighter than the American species.

08-29-2009, 10:44 AM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,976 Thanks: 2,074 Thanked 4,609 Times in 2,123 Posts	very nice photos. I always call them "makers" marks, i.e. like Ron said, parts was made, and checked by someone (could be an inspector, could be a foreman or lead worker in that area). somethings we'll just never know for sure Also, although there "could" ber rhyme or reason for some markings i.e. the #3 or #5, mostly likely not if they aren't the last two of the serial number.... __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

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08-29-2009, 11:03 AM	#2
Pistol User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA - TN Posts: 435 Thanks: 470 Thanked 223 Times in 102 Posts	Also, although there "could" ber rhyme or reason for some markings i.e. the #3 or #5, mostly likely not if they aren't the last two of the serial number.... Yeah - I thought it was cool how #3 and #5 are on the frame where the receiver fits and also appear to be on grips. Are the grips walnut? They seem a littler light in color, but I saw somewhere on a post that European Walnut can be lighter than the American species.