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Johnny Peppers · 04-11-2002, 10:18 AM

The proofs are British commercial proofs. They indicate that the pistol was sold commercially at some time in England. It could have been sold in country, or could have been bought by a British arms dealer and sold in some other country through England. Either way, it was required to be proofed before it could be sold. The letters and numbers in the crossed sceptre indicate the year of proof and the inspector. The OB on your pistol dates the proofing to 1963.

04-11-2002, 10:18 AM	#4
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: H E L P - Please. British Markings on a WW-I Luger The proofs are British commercial proofs. They indicate that the pistol was sold commercially at some time in England. It could have been sold in country, or could have been bought by a British arms dealer and sold in some other country through England. Either way, it was required to be proofed before it could be sold. The letters and numbers in the crossed sceptre indicate the year of proof and the inspector. The OB on your pistol dates the proofing to 1963.