Small piece of paper in grip/mag well

[dalep38]

Guys: Just recently a unique piece of old crumbled paper was found in the mag pouch of a P.38 holster dated the day of the plot to assasinate Hitler. Most likely authentic because it was acquired and hidden without knowledge for many years in the mag pouch. It was interpreted and was found to be a Wehrmacht issued inventory type control slip for the gun. I think the speculation of a written number 9 being the validation of not being authentic of the stamp like fiber or paper found under the grip is at best speculation and taken at face value as nonsense a kin to fantasy CSI. I will always tend give the benefit of the doubt when things like this turn up until there is REAL PROOF to the contrary. I don't mean to be so hard on Andy and maybe don't understand his sense of humor if he's joking with his comments so sorry in advance if you weren't serious with your comments and maybe were just joking around..Thank You, Dale

[steven c]

Staying on topic about the 9s, I will add a few pics of various personalized dress bayos that were owner-done. You'll see them often, but not really collected. They are difficult to prove as to authenticity. I find them interesting but about all you can do is study fonts and styles. When it comes to some of the wording, I lack knowledge of the German grammar styles.

Just thought I'd add that the 9s do look a bit similar. Hope you enjoy the pics. By no means does this validate or nullify the previous tag found -- and may I add that I love a good mystery, and that one is very interesting indeed.

Andy: I'll send you a link in a few days. I found a bayo like two of mine that'll match your collar tab. I'll get back with you later.

Steve

[SIGP2101]

Originally Posted by steven c

Staying on topic about the 9s, I will add a few pics of various personalized dress bayos that were owner-done. You'll see them often, but not really collected. They are difficult to prove as to authenticity. I find them interesting but about all you can do is study fonts and styles. When it comes to some of the wording, I lack knowledge of the German grammar styles.

Those electro-pencil-ed ones definitely not done by their owners back in 1937-39 perod.