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kubel · 06-07-2013, 10:21 AM

I sincerely doubt those are "kill" marks. Pistols were issued primarily for self defense, not as an offensive weapon such as a sniper rifle. Besides, any German who turned over a pistol with "kill" marks notched in the grip were sure to end up as the next "kill" mark.

06-07-2013, 10:21 AM	#2
kubel User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 124 Thanks: 5 Thanked 32 Times in 20 Posts	I sincerely doubt those are "kill" marks. Pistols were issued primarily for self defense, not as an offensive weapon such as a sniper rifle. Besides, any German who turned over a pistol with "kill" marks notched in the grip were sure to end up as the next "kill" mark.