"8" Stamping on frame

Steve Lempitski · 05-19-2001, 07:38 AM

I have a badly beat up, all matching 1916 Erfurt, #353c. On the back of the frame, above the lanyard loop is an 8 stamped on it. Anyone know what this means?

05-19-2001, 07:48 AM

This is generally refered to as a "rack Number". In stead of numbering the pistols with the full unit ID on the front grip strap, appearantly some units just stamped them on the rear of the frame in numerical order so that they could be accounted for and inventoried while still in the storage racks.

Steve Lempitski · 05-20-2001, 08:31 AM

05-19-2001, 07:38 AM	#1
Steve Lempitski User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Old Cape Cod Posts: 238 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	"8" Stamping on frame I have a badly beat up, all matching 1916 Erfurt, #353c. On the back of the frame, above the lanyard loop is an 8 stamped on it. Anyone know what this means?

05-19-2001, 07:48 AM	#2
tom h Guest Posts: n/a	Re: "8" Stamping on frame This is generally refered to as a "rack Number". In stead of numbering the pistols with the full unit ID on the front grip strap, appearantly some units just stamped them on the rear of the frame in numerical order so that they could be accounted for and inventoried while still in the storage racks.

05-20-2001, 08:31 AM	#3
Steve Lempitski User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Old Cape Cod Posts: 238 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks!! (EOM)