Chuck, It is generally thought that the original TK was stamped above the chamber date by some elite WW1 Infantrie units. Some also believe that the post WW1 "Friecorp" units may be responceable for these as some marked most of their trucks etc with the "skull & crossed bones" (Todenkompt). I would not pay a premium for such markings, as I know of at least 2 restorers with perfect "death head" dies. TH
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