[Schupo]

An interesting subject. I have thought about these import markings for years and I will certainly say up front that I don't like them. If given the opportunity, I will always buy a firearm without the import markings if I can.

Having said that, I seem to have come to terms with import markings over the years. Some pistols just seem to have them. Postwar or DDR rework German pistols for instance. Anyway, I have come to view these markings as a part of the history of the pistol as long as they are not obnoxious or just plain ugly markings. I now view them in the same vein as armorer markings that indicate reworking or unit markings.