Herman Goering's Personal Pistol

[Ron Wood]

Look at the gun more carefully guys. The "o" does have an umlaut.

[alanint]

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

Look at the gun more carefully guys. The "o" does have an umlaut.

I initially thought so too, Ron, but now I'm leaning to specks of dust, mainly because they do not seem centered over the "o" and because there are a number of similar specks all over the gun, (it is filthy and poorly maintained in general).

I also wonder about the simple initial "H". I'm not sure Goering's ego would allow for anything less than the full spelling of his name.

Another question: are those the vestiges of Gold or Silver plating on the frame?, (if so, that might lend some creedence to the story) or were the these pistol's frames made of some alloy which would wear that much differently than the slide, whose blueing is largely intact?

[Olle]

Originally Posted by alanint

Another question: are those the vestiges of Gold or Silver plating on the frame?, (if so, that might lend some creedence to the story) or were the these pistol's frames made of some alloy which would wear that much differently than the slide, whose blueing is largely intact?

I noticed that too, and I have seen the same effect on parts that are hardened differently. Haven't seen this on any other Walthers though, so I'm pretty sure it's something else... Could be plating, could be a mismatched pistol with a severely worn frame and a slide from Goering's stash of spare parts?