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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker
yes, two possibilities, which I have seen both of
1. refurbed completely during the Nazi era / the barrel makes it more possible
2. fake stampings
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I would go with Ed's #1 theory... nothing about this gun looks faked to me. I think it was legitimately refurbished during the Nazi era... the S/42 mark on the barrel identifies an armourer's replacement part. While the Large Eagle Swastika on the side is unusual... I don't think it is faked.
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