M1883 Reichsrevolver Rig

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MilsurpDan

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Chris’ Reichsrevolver post spurred me to bring mine out.

I picked this up a few years ago from a very nice fellow that works at the NRA museum.

Exceptional looking revolver that came with an original 1913 dated holster still containing original ammunition.

Revolver is an 1896 Erfurt and appears to be all matching (I’ve never taken it apart). Excuse the pinkish hue on some of the pictures. I had a pink umbrella in the background and forgot to move it.

Not sure what the unit marking is if anyone has any information on it.

I might try to shoot it one day, just need to load some ammo for it.

https://imgur.com/a/B9ZGvnW
 
MilsurpDan said:
Not sure what the unit marking is if anyone has any information on it.
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9. A. F. 12. H. 8. - Fußartillerie-Regiment Nr. 9, Munitionskolonne Nr. 12 des II. Bataillons (Haubitzen), Revolver Nr. 8 or in english: foot artillery regiment no. 9, 12th ammunition column, part of the II. batallion, for howitzers, revolver no. 8.

The second batallion of the 9th foot artillery regiment was stationed at the famous fortress Ehrenbreitstein in the city of Koblenz in western germany. This fortress was and still is a very important place for the german military as it houses one of the most important memorials of all german armies, including the modern day Bundeswehr.
 
Spartaner545 said:
9. A. F. 12. H. 8. - Fußartillerie-Regiment Nr. 9, Munitionskolonne Nr. 12 des II. Bataillons (Haubitzen), Revolver Nr. 8 or in english: foot artillery regiment no. 9, 12th ammunition column, part of the II. batallion, for howitzers, revolver no. 8.

The second batallion of the 9th foot artillery regiment was stationed at the famous fortress Ehrenbreitstein in the city of Koblenz in western germany. This fortress was and still is a very important place for the german military as it houses one of the most important memorials of all german armies, including the modern day Bundeswehr.
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On point, as always, Vincent!

Cool unit mark Dan. We need to have a cigar sometime soon, I'd love to see that revolver in person.
 
Spartaner545 said:
9. A. F. 12. H. 8. - Fußartillerie-Regiment Nr. 9, Munitionskolonne Nr. 12 des II. Bataillons (Haubitzen), Revolver Nr. 8 or in english: foot artillery regiment no. 9, 12th ammunition column, part of the II. batallion, for howitzers, revolver no. 8.

The second batallion of the 9th foot artillery regiment was stationed at the famous fortress Ehrenbreitstein in the city of Koblenz in western germany. This fortress was and still is a very important place for the german military as it houses one of the most important memorials of all german armies, including the modern day Bundeswehr.
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Thanks for the info! Do you know where I could find a good place to find information about German units like this one? I’ve got a few other WW1 era unit marked items.

I assume most of the material is in German though.
 
MilsurpDan said:
Thanks for the info! Do you know where I could find a good place to find information about German units like this one? I’ve got a few other WW1 era unit marked items.

I assume most of the material is in German though.
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If you can find a copy of Jeff Noll's Imperial German unit marking book it is the best source. I don't believe its in print though.
 
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