LugerForum Discussion Forums - View Single Post

George Anderson · 06-30-2010, 07:55 AM

I have only encountered the "Prv" marking on BUG proofed early '08 commercials never on the later Crown/N guns. A number of other collectors and I believe the marking indicates "Privat" or private (purchase) and was likely stamped on guns that were sold to officers through the army.

06-30-2010, 07:55 AM	#7
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	I have only encountered the "Prv" marking on BUG proofed early '08 commercials never on the later Crown/N guns. A number of other collectors and I believe the marking indicates "Privat" or private (purchase) and was likely stamped on guns that were sold to officers through the army.