Cartridge headstamp

Hammers · 01-18-2019, 02:06 PM

Another question for the experts here. Documenting info for my friends 1916 military and I'm trying to identify the headstamp for the original ammo that would have been issued. I think it would have been 480c (9mm parabellum) but not sure if that was used back then. Anyone know what DWM would have used at that time?

Vlim · 01-18-2019, 02:50 PM

DWM military would have DWM K and a lot / year.

For example DWM K 1 15.

K is for Karlsruhe.
1 is the lot nr
15 is the year of case production.

They are brass and packed in 16-round boxes.

Hammers · 01-18-2019, 03:32 PM

Thank you Vlim. Exactly what I needed. I'll pass it on and let him try to find some for his collection.

Edward Tinker · 01-18-2019, 03:42 PM

easy to find 1916 single rounds - 480c a bit harder

mrerick · 01-18-2019, 06:34 PM

There is a really good study of 9mm ammunition here:

http://cartridgecollectors.org/docum...Cartridges.pdf

01-18-2019, 02:06 PM	#1
Hammers New User Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 4 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cartridge headstamp Another question for the experts here. Documenting info for my friends 1916 military and I'm trying to identify the headstamp for the original ammo that would have been issued. I think it would have been 480c (9mm parabellum) but not sure if that was used back then. Anyone know what DWM would have used at that time?

01-18-2019, 02:50 PM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	DWM military would have DWM K and a lot / year. For example DWM K 1 15. K is for Karlsruhe. 1 is the lot nr 15 is the year of case production. They are brass and packed in 16-round boxes. Attached Thumbnails

01-18-2019, 03:42 PM	#4
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	easy to find 1916 single rounds - 480c a bit harder __________________ 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

01-18-2019, 06:34 PM	#5
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	There is a really good study of 9mm ammunition here: http://cartridgecollectors.org/docum...Cartridges.pdf __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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01-18-2019, 03:32 PM	#3
Hammers New User Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 4 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you Vlim. Exactly what I needed. I'll pass it on and let him try to find some for his collection.