Well, it sure isn't a rework marking, that is what the older books state, but newer information in the last 20 yrs has shown that;
1. It is NOT a date
2. It was never for refurbishment
What it is, is that after WW1 guns and other items were being stolen from gov't / military arsenals. So, there was an edict that stated that all weapons would be marked with 1920. It was right around that date, but its not a date, as you find the marking on 1921 lugers etc.
So, although it looks like a 'double date', it is not.
You can find this information in our FAQ
Ed
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Edward Tinker
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Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers
Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV
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