Regarding Concentric Circled On Navy Mags

[Diver6106]

Is it possible that the naval manufacturer or supplier of magazine parts was different than the Armies, and so the wood worker did them as he was taught? Or were all magazines and parts made by or subcontracted to the same manufacturer?

[ithacaartist]

Originally Posted by Diver6106

Is it possible that the naval manufacturer or supplier of magazine parts was different than the Armies, and so the wood worker did them as he was taught? Or were all magazines and parts made by or subcontracted to the same manufacturer?

David, although possible in the strictest sense, it is unlikely to the highest degree. As fastidious as the Germans were about specifications, any subcontractors were held to strict guidelines and configurations, so they did not produce things willy-nilly based on their whims! In systems with interchangeable parts, this is also important. My impression is that although holsters had many different makers, the parts for the guns themselves were produced mostly in-house. Precision rod stock for pins, carbon steel flat stock for springs, probably came from suppliers... I'd say Chris has made a good call on the situation. Geo. Anderson's observations and advice are very highly regarded, as well!