Whats with the '9' on the grips on some artillerys?

[TheRomanhistorian]

Originally Posted by alvin

Don't know other people's feeling. Personally, I dislike golden guns. Gold, when applied a little bit on gun, could be pretty. But when the whole gun is gold plated, it's really ugly IMO.

Mauser used gold on their presentation guns. Let's see their taste. I believe it's original, due to it's found in a Chinese museum, no s/n on the gun. And this external appearance is absolutely original.

Alvin, that hint of gold is tasteful and beautiful. Is that the Chinese dragon and English lion? I almost feel like I'm looking at the Hong Kong crest (though that surely isn't such a piece, I expect). That application of gold I think (due to its understated nature) says much more than the much more shiny pieces.

Michael