Odd proofs on a DWM

Dwight Gruber · 04-26-2011, 01:51 PM

If you look very closely you will see detail differences in the inspection stamps. The eagles on this gun are #148 in Costanzo--can't post a scan right now. They do not have the WaA4 underneath.

Ignore Costanzo's interpretation. These are assuredly a stamp held by a different inspector from the accustomed (bird)/WaA4 inspector. Along with the proof stamp, these marks indicate that the pistol is 1921 military production. It would be very useful to see the other markings on this pistol.

--Dwight

08novice · 04-27-2011, 11:52 AM

That is very useful info that you have all provided and I thank you. Regret that I am not able to get my hands on this pistol, we only had a few photos but no more with markings. You guys are all very generous and I am grateful. Dave

04-27-2011, 11:52 AM	#2
08novice User Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks to you all That is very useful info that you have all provided and I thank you. Regret that I am not able to get my hands on this pistol, we only had a few photos but no more with markings. You guys are all very generous and I am grateful. Dave

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04-26-2011, 01:51 PM	#1
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	If you look very closely you will see detail differences in the inspection stamps. The eagles on this gun are #148 in Costanzo--can't post a scan right now. They do not have the WaA4 underneath. Ignore Costanzo's interpretation. These are assuredly a stamp held by a different inspector from the accustomed (bird)/WaA4 inspector. Along with the proof stamp, these marks indicate that the pistol is 1921 military production. It would be very useful to see the other markings on this pistol. --Dwight