Markings

Doubs · 11-03-2002, 02:04 AM

[quote]Originally posted by Wade Nicklas:
<strong>I have a 1908 Luger that has the following stamped on the front gripstrap; 116. R. 5. 2. anyone know what this stands for?
Also, on my 1913 Luger the gripstrap is stamped;
P Bg 680 same question.
Wade</strong><hr></blockquote>

Brandon was close with his interpretation of the unit marks on your 1908 Luger. It should be: "116th Infantry Regiment, 5th Company, weapon number 2".

In German it would be "Infanterie-Regiment 116, Kompagnie 5, Waffen 2"

The markings on your 1908 are typical of Imperial unit markings.

11-03-2002, 02:04 AM	#4
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,742 Thanks: 826 Thanked 1,788 Times in 590 Posts	[quote]Originally posted by Wade Nicklas: <strong>I have a 1908 Luger that has the following stamped on the front gripstrap; 116. R. 5. 2. anyone know what this stands for? Also, on my 1913 Luger the gripstrap is stamped; P Bg 680 same question. Wade</strong><hr></blockquote> Brandon was close with his interpretation of the unit marks on your 1908 Luger. It should be: "116th Infantry Regiment, 5th Company, weapon number 2". In German it would be "Infanterie-Regiment 116, Kompagnie 5, Waffen 2" The markings on your 1908 are typical of Imperial unit markings.