Thriple Crown X proof
There are very few Lugers with a crown XXX proof. In 1913 and 1914 there was a rush to get more weapons in the hands of the military due to escalating war tension. A few luger that were intended for commercial sales (5 digit serial) were diverted into military service. These Lugers did not have the normal commercial proof. Insteard they are proofed with the triple crown X. These were the 1908 and a few 1914 commercials. To add to this, a few four digit serial 1914 military Lugers were also diverted. They too were proofed with triple X proof. These 1914 military are the subject of this discussion, as only a very few have been accounted for. I feel certain that a more qualified member will add to this. Here is a picture of that proof.
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