1912 Erfurt Unit Marking?

Rebelron2 · 02-28-2021, 09:03 AM

Greetings,
I have the opportunity to purchase a nice 1912 Erfurt P-08 that has what I assume is a Unit marking?
It is stamped P.D.G.8. on the front of the grip frame.
I am not sure, but I think I can discern that this marking was stamped over another one?
I am going to examine it in person Tuesday and would like to know what it means. I appreciate any insight you can give me.
Regards, Ron.

Doubs · 02-28-2021, 12:20 PM

Welcome to the forum.

That specific Luger is listed in Jeff Noll's addendum to "THE IMPERIAL GERMAN REGIMENTAL MARKING" book on page 48.

P.D.G.8 is "Gardekorps Zentral-Pferde-Depot Waffe No. 8" or a central horse supply depot for a cavalry Guard unit.

roadkill1 · 02-28-2021, 12:21 PM

Yes this is an Imperial Unit mark: "P.D.G.8." is Zentral-Pferde Depot (Central Horse Depot), Guard, Weapon #8. Most probably a Guard Divisional level marking......one of our other members may have better insight into the nature of this unit.

Can't tell from your picture it the marking above was stamped over some other marking.

Ron

Rebelron2 · 02-28-2021, 12:42 PM

I appreciate it guys!

Thank you!
Ron

Pistol · 03-01-2021, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadkill1

Can't tell from your picture it the marking above was stamped over some other marking.

Ron

Good eye. Zoomed in, it does appear to have a marking underneath.

02-28-2021, 09:03 AM	#1
Rebelron2 New User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1912 Erfurt Unit Marking? Greetings, I have the opportunity to purchase a nice 1912 Erfurt P-08 that has what I assume is a Unit marking? It is stamped P.D.G.8. on the front of the grip frame. I am not sure, but I think I can discern that this marking was stamped over another one? I am going to examine it in person Tuesday and would like to know what it means. I appreciate any insight you can give me. Regards, Ron. Attached Thumbnails

02-28-2021, 12:20 PM	#2
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,698 Thanks: 792 Thanked 1,686 Times in 554 Posts	Welcome to the forum. That specific Luger is listed in Jeff Noll's addendum to "THE IMPERIAL GERMAN REGIMENTAL MARKING" book on page 48. P.D.G.8 is "Gardekorps Zentral-Pferde-Depot Waffe No. 8" or a central horse supply depot for a cavalry Guard unit.

02-28-2021, 12:21 PM	#3
roadkill1 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 127 Thanks: 166 Thanked 129 Times in 63 Posts	Yes this is an Imperial Unit mark: "P.D.G.8." is Zentral-Pferde Depot (Central Horse Depot), Guard, Weapon #8. Most probably a Guard Divisional level marking......one of our other members may have better insight into the nature of this unit. Can't tell from your picture it the marking above was stamped over some other marking. Ron

02-28-2021, 12:42 PM	#4
Rebelron2 New User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I appreciate it guys! Thank you! Ron