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Unread 01-04-2012, 10:50 AM   #1
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Regarding the "ear" damage from pounding of the toggles. I would venture an OPINION that the gun was fired using HOT submachinegun ammo early after it's capture, or shortly after it's entry to the USA while being demonstrated to fascinated eyes as a war trophy.

At the time, as long as the ammo was a good "fit" the original owner would have had no reason to think it wasn't appropriate to use whatever 9mm was available at cheap prices. Other than the "fair wear and tear" on the ears, this gun is in excellent shape and is certainly collectible...IMHO.
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