1918 DWM

03-12-2001, 11:53 AM

Hello! I just stumbled upon your great web site. There has been a 1918 DWM Luger in our family for years. There is one thing that always made me wonder about this Luger. First off a little about the pistol. It is as stated before a 1918 DWM, Ser # 951X. 1X is on every part throughout the pistol. The Magazine is a wooden based magazine with the guns serial number on the bottom. The full serial numbers are followed by a small single cursive a. What I have been wondering about is the stampings on the front of the grip frame. Right below the trigger guard it is stamped 10/353. What is this stamping? IÃ¢??ve heard all types of things from it was the unit marking to Ã¢??itÃ¢??s a mismatched frameÃ¢?Â (It is not, the serial number is stamped on the front of the frame!)

Thanks for any information!

Scott H.

Frank · 03-12-2001, 12:42 PM

Scott,

The grip strap markings usually read from top to bottom, but some read from bottom to top. The first number indicated the Regiment. Then there is usually some letters defining the Service Branch. Finally the last number is the weapon number.

I haven't seen any with a slash, but it wouldn't surprise me to have one.

I would interpret the marking as the 10th Regiment,353rd weapon assigned to that regiment.

I hope we get some other comments, because I'm not positive.

RET · 03-12-2001, 12:47 PM

Hello and welcome Scott,

Can you provide a picture of the grip strap? The markings are likely unit designations, and some of the characters are easily confused (i.e. i and j), so a picture will help greatly. Failing that, a careful description will probably be enough to start.

Best regards,

Bob

03-12-2001, 02:21 PM

I would gladly post a picture once I figure out how to do it! The markings read from trigger guard to mag well and they are definately 10/353. With a period after the three. The 10 is slightly elevated above the 353.

Thanks Guys!

John Sabato · 03-12-2001, 03:02 PM

Scott,

Welcome to the Lugerforum.

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Then go to Photopoint.com (or any other free picture hosting service) and open an account. Follow their instructions for uploading your picture file to your account. When you upload your photo to your account you will be given the URL for allowing others to see your photos.

Copy that URL and put it in the text box below where you type your post to the forum that is labeled:

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03-12-2001, 03:16 PM

Ok this is my first time attempting this but I believe this link should get you to a picture of the grip.

Scott

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...815&p=43531468

John Sabato · 03-12-2001, 04:20 PM

what kind of camera did you use? Very sharp focus...

03-12-2001, 05:20 PM

Used my flatbed scanner!

Dok · 03-12-2001, 08:52 PM

03-12-2001, 11:53 AM	#1
Scott H Guest Posts: n/a	1918 DWM Hello! I just stumbled upon your great web site. There has been a 1918 DWM Luger in our family for years. There is one thing that always made me wonder about this Luger. First off a little about the pistol. It is as stated before a 1918 DWM, Ser # 951X. 1X is on every part throughout the pistol. The Magazine is a wooden based magazine with the guns serial number on the bottom. The full serial numbers are followed by a small single cursive a. What I have been wondering about is the stampings on the front of the grip frame. Right below the trigger guard it is stamped 10/353. What is this stamping? IÃ¢??ve heard all types of things from it was the unit marking to Ã¢??itÃ¢??s a mismatched frameÃ¢?Â (It is not, the serial number is stamped on the front of the frame!) Thanks for any information! Scott H.

03-12-2001, 12:42 PM	#2
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Re: 1918 DWM Scott, The grip strap markings usually read from top to bottom, but some read from bottom to top. The first number indicated the Regiment. Then there is usually some letters defining the Service Branch. Finally the last number is the weapon number. I haven't seen any with a slash, but it wouldn't surprise me to have one. I would interpret the marking as the 10th Regiment,353rd weapon assigned to that regiment. I hope we get some other comments, because I'm not positive.

03-12-2001, 12:47 PM	#3
RET User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1918 DWM Hello and welcome Scott, Can you provide a picture of the grip strap? The markings are likely unit designations, and some of the characters are easily confused (i.e. i and j), so a picture will help greatly. Failing that, a careful description will probably be enough to start. Best regards, Bob

03-12-2001, 02:21 PM	#4
Scott H Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1918 DWM I would gladly post a picture once I figure out how to do it! The markings read from trigger guard to mag well and they are definately 10/353. With a period after the three. The 10 is slightly elevated above the 353. Thanks Guys!

03-12-2001, 03:02 PM	#5
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Including Photos in your posts Scott, Welcome to the Lugerforum. To include a photo in your post, first make a graphic file (.jpg or .gif) of what you want to show the forum by scanning a paper photo or using a digital camera. Then go to Photopoint.com (or any other free picture hosting service) and open an account. Follow their instructions for uploading your picture file to your account. When you upload your photo to your account you will be given the URL for allowing others to see your photos. Copy that URL and put it in the text box below where you type your post to the forum that is labeled: Optional Image URL: When you post to the forum, your photo will appear within your post... -John http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...262&p=37845488

03-12-2001, 03:16 PM	#6
Scott H Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1918 DWM Ok this is my first time attempting this but I believe this link should get you to a picture of the grip. Scott http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...815&p=43531468

03-12-2001, 04:20 PM	#7
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Excellent Job of following instructions! what kind of camera did you use? Very sharp focus...

03-12-2001, 05:20 PM	#8
Scott H Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Excellent Job of following instructions! Used my flatbed scanner!

03-12-2001, 08:52 PM	#9
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Excellent example John... Good work! (EOM)