DRP Trainers from Mauser...

Bob in OHIO

Senior Member

• Apr 23, 2011

• #1

Here are three DRP trainers I like.​

Interesting there were marked in different locations/fonts
SN 39.969 = walnut & "Lzg"
SN 42.703 = elm & "Ftm"
SN 43.004 = elm & 'Eft"​

Speed's sn study has these DSM34s were made in late '37 or 1938.
Seems like 8mm DRP are earlier than this (see links below)​

Any more contribution on the DRP or thoughts on the city for "Ftm" is appreciated!​

http://www.k98kforum.com/showthread.php?223-1934-Mauser-Banner-DRP-(Klrh)-Karlsruhe-District
http://www.k98kforum.com/showthread.php?439-1936-S-42-K98k-Serial-3947​

 

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mauser99

Senior Member

• Apr 23, 2011

• #2

drp mauser dsm34

From what I was told via Bob Simson was there are two distinct serial ranges. The range this one is in follows youres . You must have been busy,I see. I like the additions !!!

Here is mine, just to keep with the flow of the thread. Mine has the big DRP roundel like the big boys.

This one is a little later 45k range..

 

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Bob in OHIO

Senior Member

• Apr 23, 2011

• #3

IMO, these DSMs provide a layer of information that is pretty interesting.
The connection to the DRP, why the elm wood... (shortage of walnut presumed).
How many different cities are out there?
If these are 37/'38 made, did they also mark K98s in the same era?​

mauser99 said:

You must have been busy,I see. I like the additions !!!

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Actually have had two for some time and the recent third prompted the thread...​

 

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mauser22

Well-known member

• Apr 23, 2011

• #4

Parts numbering on DRP DSM

Unless I missed it you fellows make no mention of the bands or other parts not normally numbered being numbered on your examples. I have observed two that had both bands, triggerguard, and buttplate serial numbered.

Are any of these, if so which parts?

 

Bob in OHIO

Senior Member

• Apr 23, 2011

• #5

no extra numbered parts on mine...

 

WaPrüf2

RIP

• Apr 23, 2011

• #6

Ftm = probably Frankfurt am Main. (Fto would then = Frankfurt am Oder).

 

Peter S

Senior Member

• Apr 23, 2011

• #7

Bob,

Is it possible that "Ftm" is actually "Ffm" which could be Frankfurt am Main.

Mine is serial 43001

 

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Bob in OHIO

Senior Member

• Apr 23, 2011

• #8

Peter S said:

Bob, Is it possible that "Ftm" is actually "Ffm" which could be Frankfurt am Main.

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Yes, I think you are correct it's "Ffm" ... interesting your 43.001 went to Frankfurt and 43.004 went to Erfurt

 

mauser99

Senior Member

• Apr 26, 2011

• #9

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mauser22 said:

Unless I missed it you fellows make no mention of the bands or other parts not normally numbered being numbered on your examples. I have observed two that had both bands, triggerguard, and buttplate serial numbered.

Are any of these, if so which parts?

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Jim, mine is not numbered any different either. I found one more on g.b. I have the pic's saved. It has no extra numbers either. It could be like the Banner Reichspost rifles where some armourers deemed it nesisary to number the external parts.. Not the norm.