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George Anderson

12-04-2014 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mvaughn25 (Post 263820)

George, am I right on the "Prv" marking designating a weapon bought by the Getman gov, to be sold to soldiers? Only found a few references to that, but nothing definitive.

The "Prv" marking which is only found on BUG proofed '08 commercials is believed to be an abbreviation for "Privat" or private. Carefully examine the original magazine that came with the pistol as some early mags were marked at the base of the spine with a block letter "P". These are quite rare and associated with officer purchase guns.

drbuster

12-04-2014 11:14 PM

George, I hate to churn the pot, but I own a 1906 American Eagle 9mm, serial #25755 with the "PRV" marking in the frame well. I believe someone in the past on the Forum asked for a tally of others with lugers possessing the PRV mark and most were 1906 vintage to the best of my recollection. I believe the meaning of the PRV may not be what we think but I have no better explanation than yours. My 1906 AE has no other proofs.

sheepherder

12-04-2014 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by drbuster (Post 263826)

I believe the meaning of the PRV may not be what we think but I have no better explanation than yours.

It's interesting that Sturgess & Gortz make no mention of the 'Prv' marking. :rolleyes:

Sonofeugene

12-05-2014 02:18 AM

Definitely keep those grips! (See my avatar.)

DavidJayUden

12-05-2014 07:49 AM

Definitely keep those grips! (See my avatar.)

Wow, straight from the Nazi Gay Pride Parade, I'm guessing...
dju

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