Grip Markings on a 1920 DWM

Doby · 06-21-2003, 12:41 PM

A friend has a 1920 production DWM 9mm. All appears correct, original, and matching, including 2 correct magazines.

Here's the question. On the front gripstrap, it is marked "S.D. VIII" then "S.H." but those last two letters are "x"ed out. Then on the next line, "3.82. AL." These marks run vertically, in the same direction as the grip strap. Any clues?
Thanks for your time.
Doby Pilgrim
Santa Fe, NM

John Sabato · 06-23-2003, 12:46 PM

Doby,

This mark is a Unit Designation Mark... the pistol was probably transferred from one unit to another thus accounting for the "X" stamps over the last two letters... I am transferring your question to the Unit Marks forum...

Walt NW · 04-16-2005, 10:32 AM

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Walt NW · 04-16-2005, 11:49 AM

Again apologies. Old guy trying to figure out how to send photos and thought by testing on a thread a couple years back, they wouldn't show up in a current listing. Senior moments are Hell.

Herb · 04-16-2005, 01:05 PM

Walt, can't help with those markings, nothing like them in my references but I have made the following observation...that rear sight is from a Navy Luger, they have 6" barrels and your photo appears to show a 4" or possibly a 3 7/8 " barrel. If this thing is all matching I'd be very suspicious. It's also possible that the photo is not appearing correctly on my computer.

06-21-2003, 12:41 PM	#1
Doby New User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Grip Markings on a 1920 DWM A friend has a 1920 production DWM 9mm. All appears correct, original, and matching, including 2 correct magazines. Here's the question. On the front gripstrap, it is marked "S.D. VIII" then "S.H." but those last two letters are "x"ed out. Then on the next line, "3.82. AL." These marks run vertically, in the same direction as the grip strap. Any clues? Thanks for your time. Doby Pilgrim Santa Fe, NM

06-23-2003, 12:46 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Doby, This mark is a Unit Designation Mark... the pistol was probably transferred from one unit to another thus accounting for the "X" stamps over the last two letters... I am transferring your question to the Unit Marks forum... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

04-16-2005, 10:32 AM	#3
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04-16-2005, 11:49 AM	#4
Walt NW User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Caney, Texas Posts: 90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	photo test Again apologies. Old guy trying to figure out how to send photos and thought by testing on a thread a couple years back, they wouldn't show up in a current listing. Senior moments are Hell.

04-16-2005, 01:05 PM	#5
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Markings Walt, can't help with those markings, nothing like them in my references but I have made the following observation...that rear sight is from a Navy Luger, they have 6" barrels and your photo appears to show a 4" or possibly a 3 7/8 " barrel. If this thing is all matching I'd be very suspicious. It's also possible that the photo is not appearing correctly on my computer. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull