Lower grip strap marking help

Ice · 09-12-2009, 03:57 PM

Our byf 41 has the following marking on the lower front grip strap. Below is a photo of the marking along with a photo of the proof marks. Any help in identifying is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Charlie

Ice · 09-18-2009, 07:06 PM

Nobody knows what ZW is? Guess I'm outta luck.

Charlie

Don M · 09-18-2009, 10:05 PM

Charlie, I have one of these markings listed and illustrated in HWIS in Chapter 20 under the subheading "Leftovers." I have not been able to identify it. Some have suggested that ZW is the abbreviation for Zwickau but this is not like the police markings from that city that I have identified. For my database, could you give me the full serial number from the front of the frame?

Also, does it have a sear safety?

Don M · 10-01-2009, 12:09 PM

There is strong evidence presented in the following thread that ZW is a post-WWII marking of the Austrian customs service (Zollwache). This mark is found on a variety of weapons, including U.S. .30 M1 carbines.

http://luger.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=11913

09-12-2009, 03:57 PM	#1
Ice User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 552 Thanks: 13 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts	Lower grip strap marking help Our byf 41 has the following marking on the lower front grip strap. Below is a photo of the marking along with a photo of the proof marks. Any help in identifying is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Charlie Attached Thumbnails

09-18-2009, 10:05 PM	#3
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Charlie, I have one of these markings listed and illustrated in HWIS in Chapter 20 under the subheading "Leftovers." I have not been able to identify it. Some have suggested that ZW is the abbreviation for Zwickau but this is not like the police markings from that city that I have identified. For my database, could you give me the full serial number from the front of the frame? Also, does it have a sear safety? __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

10-01-2009, 12:09 PM	#4
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	There is strong evidence presented in the following thread that ZW is a post-WWII marking of the Austrian customs service (Zollwache). This mark is found on a variety of weapons, including U.S. .30 M1 carbines. http://luger.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=11913 __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

09-18-2009, 07:06 PM	#2
Ice User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 552 Thanks: 13 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts	Nobody knows what ZW is? Guess I'm outta luck. Charlie