[CHARLESL]

Thanks for all of the information that was received .
It is obvious that the pistol has numerous interesting
proof markings that I would have never been able
on my own to have figured out. I don't know if the whole
story will ever be known. I do have some question that someone might be able to answer.
1. Did Simson Reworks maintain the deathheads since most were used
by the Freicorps during the early 20ties. How did Simson obtain these weapons
to rework them if they were in "private hands"
2. After the Berlin Amory obtained the pistols or parts did they totally restore the pistols and then put their proof marks on the weapons or did they have Simson apply the proofmarks 3. Since this pistol has deathhead the only two ways that it could have been placed is either during WW1 or by a very competent "restorer forger"in the modern era. there is No evidence that either Simson or the Berlin Armory would have stamped this? Being a neophyte in collecting the pistols this has been a great educational experience
but I am not that naive to think this may not have been a well done restoration

Also thanks Mr Maus I have ordered you book from Simpson and look forward to reading it

Thanks
Chuck Lobrano