1916 military Lugers

berkmberk1 · 07-16-2014, 12:04 AM

By 1916, mid-way thru the war, DWM was cranking out pistols by the thousands. Were they still selling any on contract or commercially? Along with that question, I ask - If many or most (or all) production was going to the military, why are only some of the pistols unit marked. I was wondering as my 1916 DWM army model is sans any markings outside of the SN. Were some side arms assigned/permanently issued to individual officers (i.e field grade who always get the perks) and therefore not stamped with a unit marking? Perhaps a pistol like this never actually made it OUT of the supply chain........???

Balder · 07-16-2014, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by berkmberk1

....., why are only some of the pistols unit marked. I was wondering as my 1916 DWM army model is sans any markings outside of the SN. .....

The practice of unit marking was discontinued in 1916, mainly because it gave away a lot of information if captured by the enemy.

Balder

berkmberk1 · 07-16-2014, 08:14 AM

thanks..........it figures

07-16-2014, 12:04 AM	#1
berkmberk1 User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 4 Posts	1916 military Lugers By 1916, mid-way thru the war, DWM was cranking out pistols by the thousands. Were they still selling any on contract or commercially? Along with that question, I ask - If many or most (or all) production was going to the military, why are only some of the pistols unit marked. I was wondering as my 1916 DWM army model is sans any markings outside of the SN. Were some side arms assigned/permanently issued to individual officers (i.e field grade who always get the perks) and therefore not stamped with a unit marking? Perhaps a pistol like this never actually made it OUT of the supply chain........??? __________________ Michael D. Berk SFC, USA Ret.

07-16-2014, 08:14 AM	#3
berkmberk1 User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 4 Posts	thanks..........it figures __________________ Michael D. Berk SFC, USA Ret.