Need info on DWM double date

afchap · 04-17-2010, 05:36 PM

Hi. I'm new here, and need some info. I just picked up a nice 1918/1920 double dated DWM. Everything matches but the mag. The pistol grip part of the frame (below the trigger guard) is stamped (or engraved) "7/.J.R.21.6". I first assumed this was a date with owner's initials - especially since the JR are in script - but on the back of the frame, below the sights and above the lanyard loop the numbers "7.6." stamped. All other stamps and symbols are clearly visible and normal Any info on what the two mentioned stamps might be? Thanks for any help...

c3006 · 04-17-2010, 07:09 PM

Need Pics!!!! Welcome to the forum. c

afchap · 04-17-2010, 07:18 PM

I think I've figured this out... This is the 6th weapon issued to the 21st Company of the 7th Jaeger Reserve Infantry Regiment of the Imperial German Army - primarily from the Westphalia region. They combined in 1917 with the Royal Bavarian 29th Infantry Regiment. Sound OK? Can anyone shed any light? Thanks again...

Ron Smith · 04-17-2010, 07:26 PM

Robert,

Your 1918 Luger is marked to Reichswehr Company 7/ Infantry Regtiment 21 weapon #6, circa 1921-22. The "1920" is the Gov't property mark, which was mandated in that year. "7.6." is the provisional unit mark, indicating 7th Company weapon 6.

Ron

afchap · 04-17-2010, 09:22 PM

Thanks Ron

04-17-2010, 05:36 PM	#1
afchap User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need info on DWM double date Hi. I'm new here, and need some info. I just picked up a nice 1918/1920 double dated DWM. Everything matches but the mag. The pistol grip part of the frame (below the trigger guard) is stamped (or engraved) "7/.J.R.21.6". I first assumed this was a date with owner's initials - especially since the JR are in script - but on the back of the frame, below the sights and above the lanyard loop the numbers "7.6." stamped. All other stamps and symbols are clearly visible and normal Any info on what the two mentioned stamps might be? Thanks for any help... Last edited by afchap; 04-17-2010 at 05:39 PM. Reason: misspelling

04-17-2010, 07:09 PM	#2
c3006 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: east tn Posts: 526 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Need Pics!!!! Welcome to the forum. c __________________ Men Accustomed unto thier arms and their liberties will never endure the yoke. James Harrington 1776

04-17-2010, 07:26 PM	#4
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Robert, Your 1918 Luger is marked to Reichswehr Company 7/ Infantry Regtiment 21 weapon #6, circa 1921-22. The "1920" is the Gov't property mark, which was mandated in that year. "7.6." is the provisional unit mark, indicating 7th Company weapon 6. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

04-17-2010, 07:18 PM	#3
afchap User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think I've figured this out... This is the 6th weapon issued to the 21st Company of the 7th Jaeger Reserve Infantry Regiment of the Imperial German Army - primarily from the Westphalia region. They combined in 1917 with the Royal Bavarian 29th Infantry Regiment. Sound OK? Can anyone shed any light? Thanks again...

04-17-2010, 09:22 PM	#5
afchap User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Ron