Dutch Vickers questions

Proofed · 06-28-2019, 05:27 AM

New to the board
Here are some pics of my Dutch pistol. I have a couple questions I could use some help on.
Can anyone tell me about the markings on the brass plate.?
I noticed the letter M next to and independent of the 2 number parts, is this typical.?
Also the C/16 on the right frame above the trigger and the C/15 on the right side of the breech block, what do they indicate.?

Thanks in advance for any insight I may receive

George Anderson · 06-28-2019, 09:58 AM

According to Martens & de Vries your unit marking indicates issue to the 2nd Garrison Battalion, West Coast of Sumatra (2e garnizoensbataljon Sumatra's westkust).

Proofed · 06-28-2019, 06:57 PM

Thanks George for your time and info I really appreciate it.
here are some more pics of the same pistol

06-28-2019, 05:27 AM	#1
Proofed User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Pa. Posts: 157 Thanks: 535 Thanked 338 Times in 90 Posts	Dutch Vickers questions New to the board Here are some pics of my Dutch pistol. I have a couple questions I could use some help on. Can anyone tell me about the markings on the brass plate.? I noticed the letter M next to and independent of the 2 number parts, is this typical.? Also the C/16 on the right frame above the trigger and the C/15 on the right side of the breech block, what do they indicate.? Thanks in advance for any insight I may receive Attached Thumbnails

06-28-2019, 06:57 PM	#3
Proofed User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Pa. Posts: 157 Thanks: 535 Thanked 338 Times in 90 Posts	a few more pics Thanks George for your time and info I really appreciate it. here are some more pics of the same pistol Attached Thumbnails

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06-28-2019, 09:58 AM	#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	According to Martens & de Vries your unit marking indicates issue to the 2nd Garrison Battalion, West Coast of Sumatra (2e garnizoensbataljon Sumatra's westkust).