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Unread 07-26-2010, 04:37 PM   #17
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A picture would help identify the "K" and "B" inside the frame, but they are most likely inspector stamps, applied by individual inspectors as the Luger went through it's manufacturing steps.

Later in WW-II Mauser did away with this system, and began using an intertwined "WR" inspection stamp.

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