1918 DWM Proof Marks.?

[lugersrkewl]

Hello , I have a 1918 dwm too. the proof marks should be crowned J S S and an eagle. I agree with alanint it does appear to have been buffed but very subtly. I do see some scallop deformation but its only if I squint and hold my tounge 33 degrees to the left. If thats not the case I wonder if it didnt make it to the inspectors but made it out of the factory. interesting thankyou for sharing this. one last thing is there an eagle on the barrel where one should be?

[hansfischer007]

I Love your descriptions..!!...and I guess it will remain a mystery....now as to your question about Eagle....dont see one...however underneath the barrel is what appears to be the letter M...underneath the serial #...this M also is on the front frame...right above the trigger guard....again ..underneath the serial #....does this have any significance...??....Im not sure what M would stand for.?...your help is appreciated.......Regards....Hans Fischer

[Ron Wood]

Originally Posted by hansfischer007

I Love your descriptions..!!...and I guess it will remain a mystery....now as to your question about Eagle....dont see one...however underneath the barrel is what appears to be the letter M...underneath the serial #...this M also is on the front frame...right above the trigger guard....again ..underneath the serial #....does this have any significance...??....Im not sure what M would stand for.?...your help is appreciated.......Regards....Hans Fischer

Is it an "M" or an "m"? If it is a lower case "m" it is part of the serial number.