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MFC · 11-29-2009, 10:45 PM

Kevin,
The original grips (1918) were numbered to the gun with the last two digits. I don't remember exactly but I think that the E/655 showed up around 1940-41. So I think the grips were cut to fit over an already clipped mag safety. The E stamped on the grip is an inspectors mark. You will also find initials or numbers randomly stamped on other parts of the gun. They were applied at different stages of production.

11-29-2009, 10:45 PM	#23
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Kevin, The original grips (1918) were numbered to the gun with the last two digits. I don't remember exactly but I think that the E/655 showed up around 1940-41. So I think the grips were cut to fit over an already clipped mag safety. The E stamped on the grip is an inspectors mark. You will also find initials or numbers randomly stamped on other parts of the gun. They were applied at different stages of production. __________________ Mike C.