Info on markings that might not be unit marking

Levetti · 07-22-2011, 09:18 PM

Hi, I'm new to the forum and have learned a ton of stuff about my Luger, but cannot find any info on unit markings. I was hoping somebody could help me out or maybe post a link on where I could find different unit markings. My Luger is a 1915 DMW with the unit marking 16. The marking is not at all what I've seen on the unit markings thread and I was thinking the gun might be a pieced togather gun or something. All the serial numbers match except for the magazines and the marking in the picture below. Any help or info would be greatly apriciated, Thanks.

George Anderson · 07-22-2011, 09:27 PM

Show us the marking.

Levetti · 07-22-2011, 09:39 PM

It's impossible to see in any pictures because it is simply etched into the metal and my camera cannot pick it up; does that mean that it isn't a unit marking?

Levetti · 07-22-2011, 09:44 PM

Here's the best pic I could get.

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Norme · 07-22-2011, 09:46 PM

Hi Eric, Welcome to the forum! Is 16 the only mark or are there some letters as well? Is it stamped into the front grip strap, or is it somewhere else on this gun? Even bad photos are better than no photos. Regards, Norm

Levetti · 07-22-2011, 09:53 PM

16 is the only visible mark and doesn't look like other unit markings that I have seen on this site.

George Anderson · 07-22-2011, 09:59 PM

It could be a pre 1922 provisional Reichwehr marking but those are obscure, as is your marking, so it's hard to tell.

sheepherder · 07-22-2011, 10:06 PM

Much smaller font than usually presented here...

Levetti · 07-22-2011, 10:12 PM

The font is smaller and it is horizontal rather than running vertical along the front grip strap like I've seen on most other markings. As I posted earlier it has the DMW stamp on top and the date 1915.

Levetti · 07-22-2011, 10:19 PM

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Levetti · 07-22-2011, 10:21 PM

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This pic makes it look really rusty.

07-22-2011, 09:18 PM	#1
Levetti User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Info on markings that might not be unit marking Hi, I'm new to the forum and have learned a ton of stuff about my Luger, but cannot find any info on unit markings. I was hoping somebody could help me out or maybe post a link on where I could find different unit markings. My Luger is a 1915 DMW with the unit marking 16. The marking is not at all what I've seen on the unit markings thread and I was thinking the gun might be a pieced togather gun or something. All the serial numbers match except for the magazines and the marking in the picture below. Any help or info would be greatly apriciated, Thanks. Last edited by Levetti; 07-23-2011 at 03:08 PM.

07-22-2011, 10:06 PM	#8
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	Much smaller font than usually presented here... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

07-22-2011, 10:19 PM	#10
Levetti User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	more pics

07-22-2011, 10:21 PM	#11
Levetti User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Top This pic makes it look really rusty.

07-22-2011, 09:27 PM	#2
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,528 Times in 787 Posts	Show us the marking.

07-22-2011, 09:39 PM	#3
Levetti User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's impossible to see in any pictures because it is simply etched into the metal and my camera cannot pick it up; does that mean that it isn't a unit marking?

07-22-2011, 09:44 PM	#4
Levetti User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here's the best pic I could get.

07-22-2011, 09:46 PM	#5
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Eric, Welcome to the forum! Is 16 the only mark or are there some letters as well? Is it stamped into the front grip strap, or is it somewhere else on this gun? Even bad photos are better than no photos. Regards, Norm

07-22-2011, 09:53 PM	#6
Levetti User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	16 is the only visible mark and doesn't look like other unit markings that I have seen on this site.

07-22-2011, 09:59 PM	#7
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,528 Times in 787 Posts	It could be a pre 1922 provisional Reichwehr marking but those are obscure, as is your marking, so it's hard to tell.

07-22-2011, 10:12 PM	#9
Levetti User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The font is smaller and it is horizontal rather than running vertical along the front grip strap like I've seen on most other markings. As I posted earlier it has the DMW stamp on top and the date 1915.