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10-13-2003, 11:41 AM | #1 |
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Unusual marking seen
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In rambling through Alabama, came across 1916 DWM Army, about 85%, priced waaay too high. Interesting markings..100 R (Scriptic)3.1, which I make as 100th Infantry regiment, third company,weapon number 1. The markings were small, delicate and uniform; looked like they were pantographed. Anyone ever seen markings like this? Tom A Wasting away in Huntsgaritaville |
10-13-2003, 12:04 PM | #2 |
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The script R makes it a reserve infantry unit. I haven't seen any Imperial era Lugers that had pantographed unit markings, but I have seen small size letter and number stampings.
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10-13-2003, 01:05 PM | #3 |
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I just picked up a 1916 as part of a 36 gun collection that I am selling. The unit mark on it is small and uniform but certainly stamped.
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10-13-2003, 01:35 PM | #4 |
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I will ask the owner for permission to photo the thing.
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