SS-marking on luger

Leon DeSpain · 12-12-2002, 02:58 PM

Hi Dieter,

Your picture certainly lends credibility to the stamp. There will be those who ask "When was the stamp actually placed there?" and also say "That rust could have formed post-war". Both arguments are reasonable. I now have more confidence that the stamp is original but there are still doubts. Until the stamp shows up more and in more cases where it is most likely not a post-war enhancement, I don't think we can be absolutely sure and may never be. A big plus would be to have the vet who captured it declare that the gun was not altered post-war especially if no premium was placed on the stamp.

Regards, Leon

12-12-2002, 02:58 PM	#16
Leon DeSpain User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 124 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Hi Dieter, Your picture certainly lends credibility to the stamp. There will be those who ask "When was the stamp actually placed there?" and also say "That rust could have formed post-war". Both arguments are reasonable. I now have more confidence that the stamp is original but there are still doubts. Until the stamp shows up more and in more cases where it is most likely not a post-war enhancement, I don't think we can be absolutely sure and may never be. A big plus would be to have the vet who captured it declare that the gun was not altered post-war especially if no premium was placed on the stamp. Regards, Leon