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Unread 06-21-2009, 12:45 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by Ron Smith View Post
The 10.5 is a provisional unit mark. These were added to identify it as belonging to that unit until it was officially issued and marked to a specified segment of the unit. Most likely to signify Reichswehr 10th Regiment weapon #5. The 5 is in smaller font.

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Would they remove the marking after it was issued??? Have you seen a goodly number marked like this???
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