1916 marking

MarkC · 08-24-2002, 07:38 PM

I have a 1916 with the snail drum (2nd variation) holster and shoulder stock. It is a real nice gun 95% straw 97% blue all matching (of course) except the mag.

On the grip strap is a prancing pony and the date 1920. I think it may be some type of rework mark. Anyone have a clue? What does this marking mean and the history? Does this depreciate the value.... or increase??

Do you need more info and what other markings should I look for?

Sorry about the bad photo but my lights, etc. are in a temporary, relocated space as I am painting the room.

Lugerdoc · 08-25-2002, 08:49 AM

This must be the rare Colt Factory test piece. Seriously, The Hamburg Poice (and city) did use a rampant colt as their logo. You might want to explore this connection. Tom H.

Thor · 08-25-2002, 11:56 AM

Both Constanzo's WOL and also Dieter Marschall's books on Walthers call a similar horse marking a Hannover proof mark. WOL says it is vintage 1953. ???????? <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" />

Lugerdoc · 08-26-2002, 10:39 AM

Thanks Ted, I meant to say Hannover rather than Hamburg. They say that the memory is the first thing to go. Tom H.

MarkC · 08-26-2002, 08:59 PM

So from what you are saying, it is a city property marking? Did the police or other city employees carry Artillery Lugers? or was it for some sort of civil defense?

08-24-2002, 07:38 PM	#1
MarkC User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 478 Thanks: 1 Thanked 109 Times in 26 Posts	1916 marking I have a 1916 with the snail drum (2nd variation) holster and shoulder stock. It is a real nice gun 95% straw 97% blue all matching (of course) except the mag. On the grip strap is a prancing pony and the date 1920. I think it may be some type of rework mark. Anyone have a clue? What does this marking mean and the history? Does this depreciate the value.... or increase?? Do you need more info and what other markings should I look for? Sorry about the bad photo but my lights, etc. are in a temporary, relocated space as I am painting the room.

08-25-2002, 08:49 AM	#2
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	This must be the rare Colt Factory test piece. Seriously, The Hamburg Poice (and city) did use a rampant colt as their logo. You might want to explore this connection. Tom H. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

08-25-2002, 11:56 AM	#3
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Both Constanzo's WOL and also Dieter Marschall's books on Walthers call a similar horse marking a Hannover proof mark. WOL says it is vintage 1953. ???????? <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" /> __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

08-26-2002, 10:39 AM	#4
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Thanks Ted, I meant to say Hannover rather than Hamburg. They say that the memory is the first thing to go. Tom H. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

08-26-2002, 08:59 PM	#5
MarkC User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 478 Thanks: 1 Thanked 109 Times in 26 Posts	So from what you are saying, it is a city property marking? Did the police or other city employees carry Artillery Lugers? or was it for some sort of civil defense?