[Lugers down Under]

This first issue undated arrived in the mail today, purchased at a local gun auction sight unseen.


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The serial number is 8885 (all matching) and the numbers are in the comercial style.


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Gun is unit marked 66.R.M.G.16.

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About 90% original blue and straw, a small dent in the side plate otherwise in good order and condition,
Has arsenal fitted hold open.



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I understand that the gun was a WW1 capture gun by a New Zealander.

Complete with holster, spare mag, also MG marked with large numbers,
Regards

Murray.

 

[keoki7]

Murray, would you please post photos of the holster and it's unit marking?

 

[Jan C Still]

Murray
Just returned from the Reno Gun Show and a trip to the West.

Excellent photographs of your 1908 DWM marked to the 66 Infantry Regiment Machine Gun Company, Weapon no. 16.

The 66th Infantry Regiment has the honor name "3.Magdeburgisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 66." its headquarters was Magdeburg, and it was founded in 1860. During World War I it was part of the 7th, 52nd, and 113 Infantry Divisions and battled on the Western front.

Like George, would like very much to see photographs of your holster.
Thanks
Jan

 

[Vlim]

Hi,

This is certainly nice. I recently got hold of a series of photographs, taken by someone serving in Magdeburg, in the 66th Infantry Regiment. They date from the 1935-1936 era and the tower visible in the background still exists in Burg bei Magdeburg.

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