1910 DWM P08 unit markings ID

Doubs · 09-12-2019, 12:17 AM

Ron,

Years ago Herr Kornmeyer told me that the 51st RAR was heavily engaged for much of the war.

The first Erfurt Artillery I bought from a well known collector/seller and almost returned it as it has what I think to be replacement locking bolt and side plate... and British proofs. However, I decided to keep it because all else matches and the bore is excellent.

The second came from a private collection at auction and is totally matching although the magazine numbers are suspect. The remainder of the pistol is righteous and the magazine is Erfurt. It also has a pristine bore.

I think it's rather rare to own Lugers from the same regiment and even less common that they are Erfurt Artillery models.

Walker

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09-12-2019, 12:17 AM	#11
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,742 Thanks: 826 Thanked 1,788 Times in 590 Posts	Ron, Years ago Herr Kornmeyer told me that the 51st RAR was heavily engaged for much of the war. The first Erfurt Artillery I bought from a well known collector/seller and almost returned it as it has what I think to be replacement locking bolt and side plate... and British proofs. However, I decided to keep it because all else matches and the bore is excellent. The second came from a private collection at auction and is totally matching although the magazine numbers are suspect. The remainder of the pistol is righteous and the magazine is Erfurt. It also has a pristine bore. I think it's rather rare to own Lugers from the same regiment and even less common that they are Erfurt Artillery models. Walker