KM marking very close up
 

Gentlemen,

I thought that you might be interested in seeing this marking shot with a Macro Photo Lens. As you know, these were engraved and not stamped onto the pistol. You can clearly see the machine bit impressions on the metal surface and technique used to draw the symbol.

This is my first attempt and the camera did not have the tripod attached so part of the image is out of focus. I will be adding these extreme close ups in future photos of my guns.

The pistol is a Navy marked 1st variation Mauser 1914/34.

Mark

http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/kmmarking.jpg

Mark,

Not simply engraved, but pantograph engraved. This is accomplished by a very small rotary tool, like a router. Characteristically, you can see the swirl patterns it leaves, and the direction of line continuity particularly in the M. Also note that all the stroke-ends are rounded, there are no sharp ends or outside corners.

An excellent example. I look forward to your further macro photography.

--Dwight

Modern-Day Tool...
 

http://www.scottmachine.com/

Is the old Navy equipment used similar to this modern-day version...?

Regards,

Pete...:typing:

The Navy use of the pantograph is very interesting. Many of the "Altered" P04 Navies have the new Gesichert pantographed into place. This seems to be the primary technique used when the lower case letters follow the Uppercase G. note this is not always the case but most often. I have not collected enough observations yet to decide if the pantographing can be associated with a particular repair center or other characteristics of the repair, such as removal of the old mark.