Proof Mark Identity
 

Can anyone tell me what this proof mark is?

Rather than being a PROOF, this is an Imperial inspector's marking, showing that the receiver had been inspected and met specs. What's missing are the overall inspector's marking and the test firing proof. TH

Thanks. It is different than the markings on my 1913 DWM. This is on a 1917 DWM. Forgive my ignorance, still new to alot of this. Why would the other marks and proofs not be on gun?

There would normally be two Imperial German inspection marks and a proof Eagle on the receiver in this area. On the barrel there would be proof marks as well.

This one looks like it may have been plated and heavily buffed out.

Are you trying to engrave replacement marks on it?

That is quite well defined on such a heavily buffed receiver, isn't it... :confused:

I do not intend on engraving marks on it. I just bought it as a shooter. Was billed as "British" proof marks. I figured that to be totally incorrect. Plan on swapping out the grips. Although, as odd as they are, may just leave them on. Lol. When I get it in hand, I will post better pictures.

If it ever spent any time in Britain, it will have very distinctive British proof marks on it, generally on the barrel. So far, I don't see any.

Marc

Wow. Peanut shell grips. That is awesome, dude... :eek: :thumbup: :cheers:

well, considering the gentleman that I am buying it from...

I really appreciate the sense of humor of the folks on this forum, and I am quite impressed with the Photoshop skills some of you have!:)

Is that C/T? Then inspector was Herr Triebel.
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A couple of observations:

I agree with Richard that it is odd for such a single, crisp and well defined proof to be on the gun in the abcense of any others.

If the grips are real antler, I can tell you that such well-figured bone has not been available for gun grips in many, many years. (Look at old cowboy serials and compare the beautiful grips on some Colt SAAs, versus what is on the market today). I would keep those on the gun!

Jussi, I don't know if you noticed the "rocker" under the C/T inspector's marking. This would indicate a second inspector whose last name began with a T, rather than the one without the underline (rocker). The grips shown, look like plastic to me. TH

The grips are supposed to be real stag horn. My dealer got it in today. I will be picking up on Sat. I will take some good pictures and post them up.

Are you going to the Allentown Forks of the Delaware show this weekend?

As a shooter, it should be a good one.

I like antler grips, buy them when I can - many are very thick.

If it rains, I'm going to try to go to the Allentown show. Have lots of pest control work scheduled for Sat. Rain means reschedule and a day off. :)

Went to the Oaks show a while back but no super deals on Lugers. Wound up buying a repro holster for the P38 and a very nice Austrian (German) M35 helmet.

I'll bet it was quite a sight seeing you driving down the road with that helmet on...
dju

the shape of the crown looks odd like a bit of a cartoon. any one else think that?

looks like this a bit:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EjPY9E0oIs...Bullwinkle.jpg

You know, the temptation was too great. I did put it on several times on the way home. LOL. Did my best Sgt. Schultz ""I know nothiiing"

No offense, but that looks like a reproduction helmet. The roll of the edge, the general shape of the helmet and the color are all wrong for an M35.