1916 DWM "R.I.R. 3 51" Markings

gsewell · 09-11-2011, 10:09 AM

I just purchased this Luger, and on the front of the grip it has these marks. I was told that it meant "Reserve Infantry Reserve 3, 51st gun". Can someone confirm or give guidance.

Thanks,
Gary

Norme · 09-11-2011, 10:38 AM

Hi Gary, Your info sounds correct if the first R is cursive. Can you post a photo? Regards, Norm

gsewell · 09-11-2011, 12:44 PM

Here you go.

Gary

George Anderson · 09-11-2011, 04:51 PM

Reserve Infantry Regiment 3, weapon 51. Would you mind posting the serial number?

09-11-2011, 10:09 AM	#1
gsewell User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	1916 DWM "R.I.R. 3 51" Markings I just purchased this Luger, and on the front of the grip it has these marks. I was told that it meant "Reserve Infantry Reserve 3, 51st gun". Can someone confirm or give guidance. Thanks, Gary

09-11-2011, 12:44 PM	#3
gsewell User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Here you go. Gary Attached Thumbnails

09-11-2011, 10:38 AM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Gary, Your info sounds correct if the first R is cursive. Can you post a photo? Regards, Norm

09-11-2011, 04:51 PM	#4
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,529 Times in 787 Posts	Reserve Infantry Regiment 3, weapon 51. Would you mind posting the serial number?