1917 DWM Unit markings

bb57sodak · 05-24-2007, 05:33 PM

Gentleman,

I have a 1917 DWM with the following unit marking on the grip strap:

J.R. 154 <space> 3. M.G.K. 19.

Can anyone ID this and is there any history to Units on this Luger?

Thank you all for your assistance.

Paul

George Anderson · 05-24-2007, 05:38 PM

Infantry Regiment 154, 3rd Machine Gun Company, weapon 19.

Edward Tinker · 05-24-2007, 07:41 PM

Paul, interesting first posting! Welcome

We'd love pictures....

Ed

bb57sodak · 05-25-2007, 12:59 AM

Thank you for the information and I will post pics as soon as I get my new camera.
Paul

05-24-2007, 05:33 PM	#1
bb57sodak New User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1917 DWM Unit markings Gentleman, I have a 1917 DWM with the following unit marking on the grip strap: J.R. 154 <space> 3. M.G.K. 19. Can anyone ID this and is there any history to Units on this Luger? Thank you all for your assistance. Paul

05-24-2007, 07:41 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	Paul, interesting first posting! Welcome We'd love pictures.... Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

05-24-2007, 05:38 PM	#2
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	Infantry Regiment 154, 3rd Machine Gun Company, weapon 19.

05-25-2007, 12:59 AM	#4
bb57sodak New User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you for the information and I will post pics as soon as I get my new camera. Paul