Holster Unit Marks

KP Shooter · 10-09-2012, 08:32 PM

Hey:

So I recently bought a luger (pictures to come later) and It came with a holster. Dont believe that it is the original holster for the gun, but it looks like it has 3 different unit markers on it. I was wondering if anyone had a good guess as to what they are? The faded one is located on the top flap, the other two are located just under the flap.

Thanks for the help!

Edward Tinker · 10-09-2012, 08:56 PM

I believe the top one is the makers mark and I think that means 1913?

second - no idea

third - unit marking for sure, i am no good at deciphering.

Ron Wood · 10-09-2012, 09:09 PM

Wow! A real storybook holster.

The maker's mark is AWM/9/13...Artilleriewerkstatten München/work group 9/1913

The first unit of issue was the 6. Chev marking, which would be the 6th Chevaulegers Regiment (a cavalry unit) that I think was part of the 5th Bavarian Infantry Division.

The later unit of issue looks to be a Weimar era marking for the 4th Eskadron, Reiter-Regiment 17 (a heavy cavalry unit), weapon (inventory) number 40. I could be all wrong on this one as my knowledge of Weimar era markings is shakey at best

(I could be dead wrong on both of them!

)

KP Shooter · 10-09-2012, 11:14 PM

Fantastic info, thank you so much! I have already started looking up the 6th regiment. Found a picture of the 8th regiment, hope to find a picture of the 6th soon

George Anderson · 10-11-2012, 03:56 PM

Reiter Regiment 17 was formed after WWI from the 1st and 2nd Bavarian Uhlan Regiments. Attached are photos of a veteran or reservist's certificate from the 17th RR. Also attached is a list of all the Reichswehr Reiter Regiments traditions (origins), garrison locations, etc.

10-09-2012, 08:32 PM	#1
KP Shooter User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Holster Unit Marks Hey: So I recently bought a luger (pictures to come later) and It came with a holster. Dont believe that it is the original holster for the gun, but it looks like it has 3 different unit markers on it. I was wondering if anyone had a good guess as to what they are? The faded one is located on the top flap, the other two are located just under the flap. Thanks for the help! Attached Thumbnails

10-09-2012, 09:09 PM	#3
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,986 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,088 Times in 1,674 Posts	Wow! A real storybook holster. The maker's mark is AWM/9/13...Artilleriewerkstatten München/work group 9/1913 The first unit of issue was the 6. Chev marking, which would be the 6th Chevaulegers Regiment (a cavalry unit) that I think was part of the 5th Bavarian Infantry Division. The later unit of issue looks to be a Weimar era marking for the 4th Eskadron, Reiter-Regiment 17 (a heavy cavalry unit), weapon (inventory) number 40. I could be all wrong on this one as my knowledge of Weimar era markings is shakey at best (I could be dead wrong on both of them! ) __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

10-11-2012, 03:56 PM	#5
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	Reiter Regiment 17 was formed after WWI from the 1st and 2nd Bavarian Uhlan Regiments. Attached are photos of a veteran or reservist's certificate from the 17th RR. Also attached is a list of all the Reichswehr Reiter Regiments traditions (origins), garrison locations, etc. Attached Thumbnails

10-09-2012, 08:56 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	I believe the top one is the makers mark and I think that means 1913? second - no idea third - unit marking for sure, i am no good at deciphering.

10-09-2012, 11:14 PM	#4
KP Shooter User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fantastic info, thank you so much! I have already started looking up the 6th regiment. Found a picture of the 8th regiment, hope to find a picture of the 6th soon