Arty stock s/n

Big Norm · 08-27-2005, 05:30 PM

Grappa,
yes, the artillery stock would need the entire serial number and suffix. I am going to catch it for my next statement though. I would not accept a military artillary stock as original unless it also had a proof mark ON THE WOOD either. Authentic commercial stocks for Lugers of that period had neither the serial number or the proof mark. There, you have to look at the wood, its stain and its finish. Then you cross your fingers.
Big Norm

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08-27-2005, 05:30 PM	#3
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Grappa, yes, the artillery stock would need the entire serial number and suffix. I am going to catch it for my next statement though. I would not accept a military artillary stock as original unless it also had a proof mark ON THE WOOD either. Authentic commercial stocks for Lugers of that period had neither the serial number or the proof mark. There, you have to look at the wood, its stain and its finish. Then you cross your fingers. Big Norm