1911 Erfurt

05-09-2001, 02:38 AM

Hi guys,glad I found this forum. Need help De-crypting grip strap marks on 1911. Starting from bottom moving towards trigger housing- the number12;4mm tall then period-the letter A;5mm tall then period-the letterF then period-the letter I(?)then period both 5mm tall-the number 2;4mm tall then period-the letter H 5mm tall then period-the number 6;3mm tall then period. Note period = . Anybody wanna take a shot? Thanks..Steve

05-09-2001, 07:23 AM

According to Jeff Noll's "Imperial German Regimental Markings" page 19, Your A.F.1.2.H.6 would translate to the 2nd Howitzer Munitions column attached to the 1st Foot Artillery Regiment, gun #6.

05-09-2001, 02:38 AM	#1
Steve B. Guest Posts: n/a	1911 Erfurt Hi guys,glad I found this forum. Need help De-crypting grip strap marks on 1911. Starting from bottom moving towards trigger housing- the number12;4mm tall then period-the letter A;5mm tall then period-the letterF then period-the letter I(?)then period both 5mm tall-the number 2;4mm tall then period-the letter H 5mm tall then period-the number 6;3mm tall then period. Note period = . Anybody wanna take a shot? Thanks..Steve

05-09-2001, 07:23 AM	#2
tom h Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1911 Erfurt According to Jeff Noll's "Imperial German Regimental Markings" page 19, Your A.F.1.2.H.6 would translate to the 2nd Howitzer Munitions column attached to the 1st Foot Artillery Regiment, gun #6.