DWM In 1909...?

Dwight Gruber · 10-11-2003, 03:17 PM

Pete,

The Army Instructions requiring date-marking of Lugers was issued in 1910 (Gortz & Bryans, pp111-114). This is a written instruction. The same Instructions also require the receiver inspection stamps and proof; although their position is not described, the diagrams provided in the Instructions show that these are to be stamped on the right side.

I would say that your conclusion about the production of "First-issue" guns being spread through 1908-1909 is valid, as there is no reason for the marking characteristics to have changed during those years and there is no way to otherwise date them

--Dwight

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10-11-2003, 03:17 PM	#4
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Pete, The Army Instructions requiring date-marking of Lugers was issued in 1910 (Gortz & Bryans, pp111-114). This is a written instruction. The same Instructions also require the receiver inspection stamps and proof; although their position is not described, the diagrams provided in the Instructions show that these are to be stamped on the right side. I would say that your conclusion about the production of "First-issue" guns being spread through 1908-1909 is valid, as there is no reason for the marking characteristics to have changed during those years and there is no way to otherwise date them --Dwight