DWM Unit Marking

OIF2 · 06-04-2016, 10:47 PM

I just picked up a nice P08 DWM that has these markings (PB.449.) on the front strap. Anyone have any info on what unit this P08 may have belonged to? Thanks!
Bob

Edward Tinker · 06-04-2016, 10:55 PM

Bob, makes me think police, but pictures would help, serial number, any date, markings on the left or right....

roadkill1 · 06-05-2016, 06:04 PM

Believe Ed is correct and clearly pictures will help.

Unit marking of "PB.449." sounds like Bonn police school, waffen number 499. Source is German Small Arms Markings by Gortz and Bryans, pp. 103.

Ron

OIF2 · 06-05-2016, 10:32 PM

Thanks for the help...I don't have it in front of me, but the serial is 761 h, with no date on the chamber. I thought that was weird, but I got it at a fire-sale price, so I'm not complaining. All parts are matching, except the mag.
Bob

06-04-2016, 10:47 PM	#1
OIF2 User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: TEXAS Posts: 83 Thanks: 133 Thanked 73 Times in 25 Posts	DWM Unit Marking I just picked up a nice P08 DWM that has these markings (PB.449.) on the front strap. Anyone have any info on what unit this P08 may have belonged to? Thanks! Bob

06-04-2016, 10:55 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Bob, makes me think police, but pictures would help, serial number, any date, markings on the left or right....

06-05-2016, 06:04 PM	#3
roadkill1 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 127 Thanks: 166 Thanked 129 Times in 63 Posts	Believe Ed is correct and clearly pictures will help. Unit marking of "PB.449." sounds like Bonn police school, waffen number 499. Source is German Small Arms Markings by Gortz and Bryans, pp. 103. Ron

06-05-2016, 10:32 PM	#4
OIF2 User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: TEXAS Posts: 83 Thanks: 133 Thanked 73 Times in 25 Posts	Thanks for the help...I don't have it in front of me, but the serial is 761 h, with no date on the chamber. I thought that was weird, but I got it at a fire-sale price, so I'm not complaining. All parts are matching, except the mag. Bob