1913 Luger with B7R Unit Markings

lugervlad · 09-16-2013, 10:11 AM

Hi guys,
I just bought a nice 1913 military Luger with B7R markings on the front strap, which is purported to be Bavarian 7th Regiment. The markings though are not per regulations. Any word from the wise?
Thank yuo,
Vlad

abukafura · 09-16-2013, 11:44 AM

Very nice looking Luger.

cirelaw · 09-16-2013, 11:57 AM

Very nice, enjoy!

George Anderson · 09-16-2013, 12:05 PM

Bavarian Infantry Regiment 7, Staff.

kzullick · 09-16-2013, 02:05 PM

Nice Luger, Welcome to the Forum!

George Anderson · 09-16-2013, 02:19 PM

Vlad, I believe I have your pistol on my list of unit marked guns. Is the serial number 1718?

NoncomRetired · 09-16-2013, 03:02 PM

This one of the two I was going to bid on the RIA auction as it being a Bavarian. The other was the Ersatz MG but not a Bavarian MG.

Congrats on your win, it's a fine example

lugervlad · 09-16-2013, 03:03 PM

Guys,
Thank you for the replies - means a lot! And yes, George, the number is 1718, matching numbers, including the mag. I doubted the authenticity of the unit markings though because the dots are absent and halo might be a little too pronounced for comfort. I would be my pleasure to post more pictures when the gun actually arrives from the auction. Just let me know.
Thanks again,
Vlad

09-16-2013, 10:11 AM	#1
lugervlad New User Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	1913 Luger with B7R Unit Markings Hi guys, I just bought a nice 1913 military Luger with B7R markings on the front strap, which is purported to be Bavarian 7th Regiment. The markings though are not per regulations. Any word from the wise? Thank yuo, Vlad Attached Thumbnails

09-16-2013, 11:44 AM	#2
abukafura Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northeast Wisconsin, near Greeen Bay Posts: 327 Thanks: 1,314 Thanked 89 Times in 57 Posts	Very nice looking Luger.

09-16-2013, 11:57 AM	#3
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Very nice, enjoy!

09-16-2013, 12:05 PM	#4
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,769 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Bavarian Infantry Regiment 7, Staff.

09-16-2013, 02:05 PM	#5
kzullick Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: East Berwick, Pennsylvania Posts: 227 Thanks: 609 Thanked 100 Times in 81 Posts	Nice Luger, Welcome to the Forum!

09-16-2013, 02:19 PM	#6
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,769 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Vlad, I believe I have your pistol on my list of unit marked guns. Is the serial number 1718?

09-16-2013, 03:02 PM	#7
NoncomRetired Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 719 Thanks: 144 Thanked 306 Times in 146 Posts	This one of the two I was going to bid on the RIA auction as it being a Bavarian. The other was the Ersatz MG but not a Bavarian MG. Congrats on your win, it's a fine example

09-16-2013, 03:03 PM	#8
lugervlad New User Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Guys, Thank you for the replies - means a lot! And yes, George, the number is 1718, matching numbers, including the mag. I doubted the authenticity of the unit markings though because the dots are absent and halo might be a little too pronounced for comfort. I would be my pleasure to post more pictures when the gun actually arrives from the auction. Just let me know. Thanks again, Vlad