[JMtoolman]

Can anyone tell me what the marks on the top of the buttplate on my 71/84 Mauser mean. It's an 1886 Spandau, #1914. The marks read-

29. R
5. 82.

These are located on the top of the buttplate behind the screw. Thanks in advance, JM the toolman.

 

[07/15]

Mine is 19. R
5. 225.

 

[Wapruf2]

29th (Infantry) Regiment, 5th company, weapon number 82 (within the company).
19th (Infantry) etc.

 

[JMtoolman]

thanks

wapruf, thank you for the interpertation. I wrote it down to go with the rifle so I wouldn't forget. Best regards, the toolman.

 

[PeterS]

29th (Infantry) Regiment, 5th company, weapon number 82 (within the company).
19th (Infantry) etc.

confirmed, some more details:

29th:
Infanterie-Regiment von Horn No. 29 (3th Rheinische / Rhenish), founded in 1813, garrison: Trier (Treves)

19th:
Infanterie-Regiment von Coubiére No. 19 (2. Posensches), founded in 1813, garrison Goerlitz (staff, first and 3th battalion) and Lauban (second battalion)

Peter