Unit-marked C96/1916 "Red nine".

P. Ristan · 03-10-2004, 01:15 PM

Hello!
I own a Mauser C96/1916 with an old unit-marking.
What does "P.L.16.118." mean??
Picture on the link:

http://www.blinkskudd.net/Album/imag...l/000_0260.jpg

Navy · 03-10-2004, 09:38 PM

Hi P,
Most likely it translates to Polezi Landau, Admistrative district 16, weapon 16.

Landau is a wonderful town in the southern part of the Rheinland Pfalz (I think; maybe in Baden Wurrtenberg, I forget) with some wonderful restaurants and great ambiance. Great food; amazing beer and lovely vistas.

Tom A.

P. Ristan · 03-11-2004, 05:26 AM

Thanks!
But the guy's on the other forum said:

"It is most likely imperial army and according to Noll P.L. signifies: Landwehr-Pionier-Bataillon"??

Navy · 03-11-2004, 06:05 PM

I will defer to Jeff; he is the acknowledged expert on markings.

Tom A

03-10-2004, 01:15 PM	#1
P. Ristan User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Norway Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Unit-marked C96/1916 "Red nine". Hello! I own a Mauser C96/1916 with an old unit-marking. What does "P.L.16.118." mean?? Picture on the link: http://www.blinkskudd.net/Album/imag...l/000_0260.jpg

03-10-2004, 09:38 PM	#2
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Hi P, Most likely it translates to Polezi Landau, Admistrative district 16, weapon 16. Landau is a wonderful town in the southern part of the Rheinland Pfalz (I think; maybe in Baden Wurrtenberg, I forget) with some wonderful restaurants and great ambiance. Great food; amazing beer and lovely vistas. Tom A.

03-11-2004, 05:26 AM	#3
P. Ristan User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Norway Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks! But the guy's on the other forum said: "It is most likely imperial army and according to Noll P.L. signifies: Landwehr-Pionier-Bataillon"??

03-11-2004, 06:05 PM	#4
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	I will defer to Jeff; he is the acknowledged expert on markings. Tom A