Imperial Division Mark?

Pistol · 10-26-2017, 02:28 PM

This one sold on GB. What is the unit mark 2.Div.41? Seller says it is an imperial division mark, but I did not think the divisions marks had Div. even though that makes sense.

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/709232147

DonVoigt · 10-26-2017, 03:18 PM

Perhaps one of those early Reichswehr "provisional" markings?
It does show some Weimar era markings.

George Anderson · 10-26-2017, 04:02 PM

I agree with Don. The trigger guard marking is in a typical location for a Reichswehr pre 1922 provisional marking indicating Division-Staff, weapon 41. The conventional grip strap marking is 2nd Division (staff) weapon 41.

Pistol · 10-26-2017, 04:04 PM

Thanks....I was wondering the same thing......almost bid on it but condition was poor

10-26-2017, 02:28 PM	#1
Pistol User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 421 Thanks: 430 Thanked 214 Times in 95 Posts	Imperial Division Mark? This one sold on GB. What is the unit mark 2.Div.41? Seller says it is an imperial division mark, but I did not think the divisions marks had Div. even though that makes sense. http://www.gunbroker.com/item/709232147

10-26-2017, 03:18 PM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	Perhaps one of those early Reichswehr "provisional" markings? It does show some Weimar era markings. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

10-26-2017, 04:02 PM	#3
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	I agree with Don. The trigger guard marking is in a typical location for a Reichswehr pre 1922 provisional marking indicating Division-Staff, weapon 41. The conventional grip strap marking is 2nd Division (staff) weapon 41.

10-26-2017, 04:04 PM	#4
Pistol User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 421 Thanks: 430 Thanked 214 Times in 95 Posts	Thanks....I was wondering the same thing......almost bid on it but condition was poor