Unit Mark G.K. on 1914 Erfurt...

[klaus 3338]

Originally Posted by Jan C Still

Don
The 5.74 (5 squadron, weapon 74, used in the two books below) is not necessarly a real or used example. They are repeated seven times with various similar unit markings examples.
Jan

German Small Arms Markings from authentic sources by Joachim Gortz and Don L. Bryans; page 40: G.K.5.74 signifies Garde Kurassier Regiment, 5 squadron, weapon 74.

HandBuch Deutscher Waffenstempel auf Militar- und Diensthandwaffen 1871-2000; by Albert Wacker and Joachim Gortz; page 31; G.K.5.74 signifies Garde Kurassier Regiment , 5 squadron, weapon 74

G.K.5.74 is originally listed in the stamping order from 1909 and was used with the Garde Kürassier Regiment 5. Squadron weapon 74.
I think that such a high number would have issued to a rifle 98 and could not be found on a Luger because 74 Lugers would be too many for a squadron.

I´m with George Anderson and think it could be possible that it is a Police unit mark but I must also say that I do not know if it is really correct.
It may be that Klaus Schad has an idea.

Best regards
Klaus