Unit Markings on 1910 DWM Military Luger ? ? ?

Luke · 09-25-2001, 11:29 PM

My 1910 DWM has the following unit markings on the front grip strap:

6.R.D.2.6

Does anyone know what this designation means?

Can someone advise where I might find information on WW-I units and their history?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Luke

tom · 09-26-2001, 08:02 AM

If the R is a Capital Cursive with a slight slant, (like it was italicized) the marking PROBABLY means 6th Reserve Infantry Division, Second company pistol number six .

You should understand that although there were "Official" ways of property marking pistols, the rules changed many times and, as always, G.I. armorers often did their own markings.

Hope this helps.

Tom

09-26-2001, 09:13 AM

Luke, According to Jeff Noll's book on "Imperial German Regimental Markings" if the "R" is the same style letter as the "D", this would translate to a Recruiting Depot, if the "R" is more ornate, it is probably a Reserve Dragoon Regiment.

Luke · 09-26-2001, 01:53 PM

Tom(s),

The "R" is more ornate than the "D" and the "R" does, indeed, have a slight slant. In addition, the last "6" is smaller than the other numbers and letters. Does this add any further information?

Thanks for your input.

Luke

Uncle Mike · 09-26-2001, 02:21 PM

Hi Luke,Auto Mag,8/2001 has an article about"Lugers of the Dragoon Regiments"by Still you might want to check it out.My guess is 6th Reserve.Dragoon Regiment,2nd Co,gun number 6.That is if the 'R' is script. Good hunting sounds like a great pistol,Regards MC

Luke · 09-26-2001, 07:24 PM

Joe · 09-26-2001, 11:15 PM

Luke

The last number in a unit mark is supposed to be smaller that the other letters and numbers, if the mark was correctly applied. I agree based upon what you told us that this Luger was issued to a Reserve Dragoon regiment.

Marvin · 09-27-2001, 07:36 AM

Joe,

I thought the "cursive" was for a Cavalry Regiment. I assume that the Dragoons were Cavalry;am I correct?

Since I have at least one example of Third Reich Lugers, I am beginning to get interested in Imperial Lugers, maybe they will be my next point of collecting.

Marvin

Uncle Mike · 09-27-2001, 07:52 PM

Hi Marv,I think that the Dragoons carried carbines and the Uhlans carried lances hence the names.I'm not 100% on this but do know that Dragoons were part of the cavalry.Maybe some of our historians will enlighten us.My MOS was 11B3S ,Regards,MC

09-25-2001, 11:29 PM	#1
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Unit Markings on 1910 DWM Military Luger ? ? ? My 1910 DWM has the following unit markings on the front grip strap: 6.R.D.2.6 Does anyone know what this designation means? Can someone advise where I might find information on WW-I units and their history? Thanks for any help you can provide. Luke

09-26-2001, 08:02 AM	#2
tom User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 269 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Unit Markings on 1910 DWM Military Luger ? ? ? If the R is a Capital Cursive with a slight slant, (like it was italicized) the marking PROBABLY means 6th Reserve Infantry Division, Second company pistol number six . You should understand that although there were "Official" ways of property marking pistols, the rules changed many times and, as always, G.I. armorers often did their own markings. Hope this helps. Tom

09-26-2001, 09:13 AM	#3
tom h Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Unit Markings on 1910 DWM Military Luger ? ? ? Luke, According to Jeff Noll's book on "Imperial German Regimental Markings" if the "R" is the same style letter as the "D", this would translate to a Recruiting Depot, if the "R" is more ornate, it is probably a Reserve Dragoon Regiment.

09-26-2001, 01:53 PM	#4
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Unit Markings on 1910 DWM Military Luger ? ? ? Tom(s), The "R" is more ornate than the "D" and the "R" does, indeed, have a slight slant. In addition, the last "6" is smaller than the other numbers and letters. Does this add any further information? Thanks for your input. Luke

09-26-2001, 02:21 PM	#5
Uncle Mike User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Unit Markings on 1910 Hi Luke,Auto Mag,8/2001 has an article about"Lugers of the Dragoon Regiments"by Still you might want to check it out.My guess is 6th Reserve.Dragoon Regiment,2nd Co,gun number 6.That is if the 'R' is script. Good hunting sounds like a great pistol,Regards MC

09-26-2001, 07:24 PM	#6
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	This has been very helpful. Many thanks. (EOM)

09-26-2001, 11:15 PM	#7
Joe User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: This has been very helpful. Many thanks. Luke The last number in a unit mark is supposed to be smaller that the other letters and numbers, if the mark was correctly applied. I agree based upon what you told us that this Luger was issued to a Reserve Dragoon regiment.

09-27-2001, 07:36 AM	#8
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Another Question on the "R" Joe, I thought the "cursive" was for a Cavalry Regiment. I assume that the Dragoons were Cavalry;am I correct? Since I have at least one example of Third Reich Lugers, I am beginning to get interested in Imperial Lugers, maybe they will be my next point of collecting. Marvin

09-27-2001, 07:52 PM	#9
Uncle Mike User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Another Question on the "R" Hi Marv,I think that the Dragoons carried carbines and the Uhlans carried lances hence the names.I'm not 100% on this but do know that Dragoons were part of the cavalry.Maybe some of our historians will enlighten us.My MOS was 11B3S ,Regards,MC