Odd Mark on 1913

Ron Wood · 04-20-2007, 12:57 PM

Lyn Islaub sent me some photos of a nice 1913 DWM. He asked that if I couldn't identify the mark on the rear of the frame to post it on the forum. I'm stumped...any of you folks have any ideas?

Lugerdoc · 04-21-2007, 08:44 AM

Ron, This appears to be a styiize crown over S, but not the normal font of the standard Imperial inspector's mark. One might guess that this indicates acceptance or inspection at a non standard or foreign facility. As I recall many Swedish Lahti pistols have a crown/SS stamped in this location.TH

Ron Smith · 04-21-2007, 09:02 AM

Ron,

In Costanzo's, page 206. A very similar mark identified as a Spandau triggerguard proof. Found on one 1918, on the front of the trigger guard.

Maybe it's a Spandau Back frame proof, found on one 1913?

I know it's not much help, but maybe it's a possibility.

Ron

Lyn Islaub · 04-23-2007, 12:35 AM

Rons, Tom & Tac,
Thx for the input. I've poured through Costanzo and every other Luger based publication I could find trying to identify this mark and appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Lyn

04-20-2007, 12:57 PM	#1
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: 7,005 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 5,139 Times in 1,689 Posts	Odd Mark on 1913 Lyn Islaub sent me some photos of a nice 1913 DWM. He asked that if I couldn't identify the mark on the rear of the frame to post it on the forum. I'm stumped...any of you folks have any ideas? __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

04-21-2007, 08:44 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	Ron, This appears to be a styiize crown over S, but not the normal font of the standard Imperial inspector's mark. One might guess that this indicates acceptance or inspection at a non standard or foreign facility. As I recall many Swedish Lahti pistols have a crown/SS stamped in this location.TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

04-21-2007, 09:02 AM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Ron, In Costanzo's, page 206. A very similar mark identified as a Spandau triggerguard proof. Found on one 1918, on the front of the trigger guard. Maybe it's a Spandau Back frame proof, found on one 1913? I know it's not much help, but maybe it's a possibility. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

04-23-2007, 12:35 AM	#4
Lyn Islaub Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 435 Thanks: 3 Thanked 152 Times in 72 Posts	Rons, Tom & Tac, Thx for the input. I've poured through Costanzo and every other Luger based publication I could find trying to identify this mark and appreciate you taking the time to comment. Lyn