1918 Erfurt, Odd Grip Panel Marking

Schupo · 01-30-2006, 11:09 AM

Lyn,

Your grip brand is that for the Deutsche Reichsbahn. It would be interesting to know the markings on the rest of the pistol to determine if it is a period rework and re-issue. The sideplate does appear to be an armorer replacement. As I said on Jan's site, the Deutschen Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft was formed in 1924 so your pistol would have been reworked and re-issued after that date to the railway police. It is a very good sign that the grips are numbered to your pistol. It is also interesting that the DR insignia is branded upside down on the grip. I wonder if the one that Lawrence saw was branded in the same orientation?

George

01-30-2006, 11:09 AM	#1
Schupo User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas City Metro Posts: 206 Thanks: 1 Thanked 102 Times in 47 Posts	Lyn, Your grip brand is that for the Deutsche Reichsbahn. It would be interesting to know the markings on the rest of the pistol to determine if it is a period rework and re-issue. The sideplate does appear to be an armorer replacement. As I said on Jan's site, the Deutschen Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft was formed in 1924 so your pistol would have been reworked and re-issued after that date to the railway police. It is a very good sign that the grips are numbered to your pistol. It is also interesting that the DR insignia is branded upside down on the grip. I wonder if the one that Lawrence saw was branded in the same orientation? George __________________ "You can't please everyone, so you have got to please yourself." Ricky Nelson