Luger Inheirited

Doubs · 08-08-2003, 04:40 PM

Page 79 of Jeff Noll's book "The Imperial German Regimental Marking" lists DWM Luger dated 1910, serial number 6745c as marked 8.K.3.14. which translates to "Kurassier-Regiment 8, Eskadron 3, Waffe Nr. 14". I believe that this was a cavalry unit but I'm not familiar with their specifics.

Your Luger would appear to have been issued to the same unit as waffe (weapon) number 2.

Observations: Unless there is a lot of wear on the grip straps, you are under rating the amount of bluing remaining. The "M" appears to have been carved in recent years but it may simply be the lighting on the picture. The wood should have aged and be darker IMO.

Also my opinion, this is a keeper and not a shooter. 1910 Lugers are rare enough but you have one with family history and that should be respected and preserved for future generations.

Congratulations on a nice inheritance.

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08-08-2003, 04:40 PM	#2
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,736 Thanks: 819 Thanked 1,769 Times in 586 Posts	Page 79 of Jeff Noll's book "The Imperial German Regimental Marking" lists DWM Luger dated 1910, serial number 6745c as marked 8.K.3.14. which translates to "Kurassier-Regiment 8, Eskadron 3, Waffe Nr. 14". I believe that this was a cavalry unit but I'm not familiar with their specifics. Your Luger would appear to have been issued to the same unit as waffe (weapon) number 2. Observations: Unless there is a lot of wear on the grip straps, you are under rating the amount of bluing remaining. The "M" appears to have been carved in recent years but it may simply be the lighting on the picture. The wood should have aged and be darker IMO. Also my opinion, this is a keeper and not a shooter. 1910 Lugers are rare enough but you have one with family history and that should be respected and preserved for future generations. Congratulations on a nice inheritance.