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Unread 05-29-2011, 04:48 PM   #4
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Don, I have only 2 Police mags. One of them shows no wear at all and then this one pictured here that is serial numbered with no suffix and number 1 stamped on it. Third Reich Lugers puts it at the same type issued with Military Code Lugers. -Dave
Dave, it does look like the scuffing could have been from a Walther safety; however, if the magazine was not produced until after 1937, it seems unlikely that it would have been used with a Walther safety. In any event, the wear seems very minor. Thanks for the photos.
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