1916 DWM Luger?

taperloc

I have a DWM, 1916 dated Luger with a brown Luger holster dated 1912, that may be original to the pistol, I don't know for sure. The pistol has all matching numbers, even on the inside of the grips. Of course, the clip doesn't match.

About a year ago, I asked about the numbers stamped on the front of the grip frame.
The are: 169. R 7. 13.
A member was kind enough to respond with the information to "decode" these stampings; regiment, unit etc.

I researched the military information and found all kinds of neat stuff. I put it all together and promptly lost it.

Would the aforementioned member please respond again with the info?
I promise not to lose it again.
Taperloc.

givette

Link below is not much, but it may be a lead..if you wish to pursue it. Best, Joe

http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=242432&SearchTerms=luger,markings

rufe-snow

This is a link to your previous thread concerning the regimental marking(s) on the your Lugers front grip.


http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=240473

taperloc

Thank you rufe-snow. How did you come up with the link? It is exactly what I was looking for, I guess that's why you are an advanced member and I'm a lowly junior. [:)][:)]

I searched the Internet and was able to trace some of the activities of the 169th. Prussian Infantry Regiment. I was never able to determine if they were in any major battles or where they served. I did find out that the 169th. was combined into another unit, but, as I said, I lost all my research, I don't remember what the unit was.

My Dad was in the British Army (Black Watch Regiment) during WW1. He was in charge of a Lewis Gun team and carried a .455 Eley Colt. I often wonder if they ever faced each other during the war.
Taperloc.
[:)]

rufe-snow

All you have to do is to click on the hyper-link under your name. It will give you a history of your archived posts. Page through them till you find the post your looking for.

Bert H.

quote:Originally posted by taperloc
Thank you rufe-snow. How did you come up with the link? It is exactly what I was looking for, I guess that's why you are an advanced member and I'm a lowly junior. [:)][:)]

I searched the Internet and was able to trace some of the activities of the 169th. Prussian Infantry Regiment. I was never able to determine if they were in any major battles or where they served. I did find out that the 169th. was combined into another unit, but, as I said, I lost all my research, I don't remember what the unit was.

My Dad was in the British Army (Black Watch Regiment) during WW1. He was in charge of a Lewis Gun team and carried a .455 Eley Colt. I often wonder if they ever faced each other during the war.
Taperloc.
[:)]


John,

It is called the "Search" function... located in the upper right corner of your computer screen[:0][:D]. You old Pharts need to pay more attention[}:)][;)]