1916 DMW with unusual marking

7.92x57 · 09-11-2003, 05:13 AM

Hello, just purchased this 1916 DWM 08, in good condition, except that the date seems to have been hand engraved. Anyone ever saw this kind of markings, or has any clue on its origin?
THanks for the help.
I'll try to post pics, but don't know how to do here...

7.92x57 · 09-11-2003, 05:15 AM

The pistol is totally matching, and has been reblued to my opinion.

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John Sabato · 09-11-2003, 12:17 PM

Can you retake the top photo again please, it is too out of focus to provide an opinion on the date...

Better to be a few inches further away and in sharp focus than to be too close.

BTW, I agree that his gun has been re-blued.

thanks...

Doubs · 09-11-2003, 12:33 PM

The right-side view shows considerable pitting under the reblue. The lack of a military acceptance "eagle" on the receiver indicates that it's a commercial pistol and you're probably correct that the chamber date is engraved and not stamped as it should be.

09-11-2003, 05:13 AM	#1
7.92x57 User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: France Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1916 DMW with unusual marking Hello, just purchased this 1916 DWM 08, in good condition, except that the date seems to have been hand engraved. Anyone ever saw this kind of markings, or has any clue on its origin? THanks for the help. I'll try to post pics, but don't know how to do here...

09-11-2003, 12:17 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Can you retake the top photo again please, it is too out of focus to provide an opinion on the date... Better to be a few inches further away and in sharp focus than to be too close. BTW, I agree that his gun has been re-blued. thanks... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

09-11-2003, 05:15 AM	#2
7.92x57 User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: France Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The pistol is totally matching, and has been reblued to my opinion. <a href="http://boards.rennlist.com/lfupload/DWM1916a.JPG" target="_fullview"><img src="http://boards.rennlist.com/lfupload/DWM1916a.JPG" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://boards.rennlist.com/lfupload/DWM1916b.JPG" target="_fullview"><img src="http://boards.rennlist.com/lfupload/DWM1916b.JPG" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://boards.rennlist.com/lfupload/DWM1916c.JPG" target="_fullview"><img src="http://boards.rennlist.com/lfupload/DWM1916c.JPG" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a>

09-11-2003, 12:33 PM	#4
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,671 Thanks: 772 Thanked 1,617 Times in 526 Posts	The right-side view shows considerable pitting under the reblue. The lack of a military acceptance "eagle" on the receiver indicates that it's a commercial pistol and you're probably correct that the chamber date is engraved and not stamped as it should be.