Kriegsmarine proof on HSc pistols

[hochadler]

In later wartime production of the Mauser HSc pistol, the Kriegsmarine used an acceptance stamp of an Eagle over M111/3 at the rear of the left side trigger guard. Does anyone know the significance of this Eagle M111/3 Kriegsmarine marking, or know of any WWII German Navy reference(s) that might provide an explanation?

[chip nedza]

Hi;111 means ; 3rd Marine Artillerie Regiment./3 means;3rd unit.See, feldgrau.com for info.Chip

[hochadler]

Kriegsmarine proof on HSc pistols

Chip:
Thank you for your reply and for pointing out that great WWII German site, feldgrau.com!

How do we find the location and mission of the 3rd Marine (Kriegsmarine) Artillery Regiment? We do know that the early KM pistols had an acceptance mark of Eagle/M pantagraphed on the front grip strap, and it was assumed that this was done at large naval installations such as Kiel before being distributed throughout the Kriegsmarine.

I've seen an 88mm U-Boat deck gun projectile also marked with M111/3.
It would be hard to believe that an artillery regiment would be charged with inspecting and proofing KM ordnance for the entire Navy. But who knows, perhaps that regiment had inspection teams assigned to various factories.

Any further information on this subject would be gratefully received!

[chip nedza]

Hi; Join the feldgrau forum and post the question regarding location and mission to the members.The equipment would be as I understand sent to the Navy arsenals from the Mauser plant already proofed and inspected and from there would be distributed to the Navy.Good Luck.I'm trying to research the Naval Arsenals but,can't find their locations. Chip

[chip nedza]

Hi; Just got this from a German collector; Abnahmestempel der Abteilung lll des Marinezeugamtes 3.I don't translate German,so perhaps someone can help.BTW,my Zeiss binoculars dated 11/40 and 6/41 are marked Eagle M IV/1.Also my Walther P38 is marked Eagle M III/7.One more ,Walther P38, marked Eagle M III/8,the 8 is a repaired item.Hope this helps,Chip

[hochadler]

Kriegsmarine proof on HSc pistols

Chip:
Your new information is great and gives me something specific to work with! Thanks!
hochadler

[chip nedza]

Hi Hochadler; My Mauser HSC,double Navy marked,1943,Eagle M III/6,for your research.Chip

[hochadler]

Kriegsmarine proof on HSc pistols

Chip:
Thanks again! The smaller KM proof on your HSc is very interesting. I'd like to trade photos and other data with you...send me your email.
Here's mine: hochadler@msn.com

[km-spain]

Hello, is possible that we can see those KM control stamps on guns, I'm very interested in it as a Kriegsmarine collector, because there is not to much information about this and it's minning.

Thanks.

[Bill Grist]

KM Marking

Here is the KM marking on my KM Walther Flare Pistol...BILL

[Bill Grist]

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[chip nedza]

Hi Eduardo/Bill;I have pictures of Navy marks from 1920 to 1945 copied from Handbuch Deutscher Waffenstempel Book,can only fax copy.Text in German.My E-Mail is;chip993@msn.com

[chip nedza]

Hi Bill; Is the mark III/3 on your minty flare gun .Thanks,Chip

[Bill Grist]

lll/3

Hi Bill; Is the mark III/3 on your minty flare gun .Thanks,Chip

Yes it is...BILL