Correct Take Down Tool?

jmiles13 · 04-30-2014, 11:16 AM

I have a 1915 DWM Luger with x.x.R.M.G.x.x marking on the grip strap (frame). Numbers matching. Date matching holster also.

What would be the correct marking for the Take Down Tool for this gun? I have read they have many different makers / markings.

I thought maybe I'd hunt the correct one down. I'm 99% sure mine is a repro.

Will post pics soon of my rig.

Thanks for help. - Jim

Lugerdoc · 04-30-2014, 12:35 PM

Jim, The proper WW1 era mag loading tool for your 1915 DWM PO8 will either be unmarked (available @$50) or an inspector marked (Crown over a letter) one, most commonly believed to have come from the Erfurt arsenal, for 2 to 3 times as much. TH

George Anderson · 04-30-2014, 01:17 PM

Jim, I assume that your 1915 DWM has one or two Crown/S acceptance stampings on the right side of the receiver. The correct tool would have a similar crown/S stamping and would have originally been blued when made by DWM.

klaus 3338 · 05-01-2014, 02:51 AM

I think one like this would be correct...

sheepherder · 05-01-2014, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmiles13

I have a 1915 DWM Luger with x.x.R.M.G.x.x marking on the grip strap (frame).

Are those x's really on the grip strap, or are they representative of actual numbers???

If you're substituting the x's for numbers, then the experts here can't tell you what German Army unit that pistol was issued to without the actual numbers.

If they're actual, then there may be other numbers underneath them. (They may be cross-outs).

Or they may be Russian capture crossouts. Are there other x's elsewhere on this Luger???

Pictures attached to this thread will be helpful.

jmiles13 · 05-02-2014, 07:43 PM

Thanks for the feedback and info.

The actual number is on the grip strap is: 134 R.M.G. 167. I didn't have pistol in front of me when I wrote the email. Now the number is ingrained in memory! Klaus determined the regiment and location info; if anyone wants to know, I will post it.

George - yes the right side of the receiver has two, possibly three crown markings.. I will post pics soon.

Thanks again for everyone's help.

George Anderson · 05-03-2014, 08:31 AM

Infantry Regiment 134 was from Saxony so you need to find a Saxon army belt buckle. These are somewhat common on Ebay.

04-30-2014, 11:16 AM	#1
jmiles13 User Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 30 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Correct Take Down Tool? I have a 1915 DWM Luger with x.x.R.M.G.x.x marking on the grip strap (frame). Numbers matching. Date matching holster also. What would be the correct marking for the Take Down Tool for this gun? I have read they have many different makers / markings. I thought maybe I'd hunt the correct one down. I'm 99% sure mine is a repro. Will post pics soon of my rig. Thanks for help. - Jim

04-30-2014, 12:35 PM	#2
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Jim, The proper WW1 era mag loading tool for your 1915 DWM PO8 will either be unmarked (available @$50) or an inspector marked (Crown over a letter) one, most commonly believed to have come from the Erfurt arsenal, for 2 to 3 times as much. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

05-01-2014, 02:51 AM	#4
klaus 3338 User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 513 Thanks: 0 Thanked 395 Times in 156 Posts	I think one like this would be correct... Attached Thumbnails

04-30-2014, 01:17 PM	#3
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,772 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Jim, I assume that your 1915 DWM has one or two Crown/S acceptance stampings on the right side of the receiver. The correct tool would have a similar crown/S stamping and would have originally been blued when made by DWM.

05-02-2014, 07:43 PM	#6
jmiles13 User Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 30 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks for the feedback and info. The actual number is on the grip strap is: 134 R.M.G. 167. I didn't have pistol in front of me when I wrote the email. Now the number is ingrained in memory! Klaus determined the regiment and location info; if anyone wants to know, I will post it. George - yes the right side of the receiver has two, possibly three crown markings.. I will post pics soon. Thanks again for everyone's help.

05-03-2014, 08:31 AM	#7
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,772 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Infantry Regiment 134 was from Saxony so you need to find a Saxon army belt buckle. These are somewhat common on Ebay.