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318is_Parabellum · 11-24-2013, 10:52 AM

Thank you for having a look at my rework.

A couple of questions I still have...

I have seen the same exact HZA jt3 'stick eagle' stamp on other rework lugers. I have never seen or heard of the eagle and swastika over the HZA jt18(?) stamping in the final firing proof position? The stamping itself appears to have been double-struck, and is a bit difficult to make out.

--Upon utilizing the search function, I have found some references to the HZA jt18 stamping. I still wonder how unusual the full eagle and swastika HZA jt18 stamping in the firing proof position might be...--

Interestingly, the take-down lever (as can be seen in the photo) is marked both on the front (military) and on the underside (commercial-style?), as well as the side plate. The safety lever also is marked with the last two digits of the s/n on top. Is this a feature of WW1 lugers? I'm more familiar with WW2 P. 08's.

Thank You!!

I am located in WV, USA. Not trying to be an 'international man of mystery', just a poor boy from WV.

11-24-2013, 10:52 AM	#3
318is_Parabellum User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 130 Thanks: 80 Thanked 75 Times in 31 Posts	A couple of questions for those more knowledgeable than I... Thank you for having a look at my rework. A couple of questions I still have... I have seen the same exact HZA jt3 'stick eagle' stamp on other rework lugers. I have never seen or heard of the eagle and swastika over the HZA jt18(?) stamping in the final firing proof position? The stamping itself appears to have been double-struck, and is a bit difficult to make out. --Upon utilizing the search function, I have found some references to the HZA jt18 stamping. I still wonder how unusual the full eagle and swastika HZA jt18 stamping in the firing proof position might be...-- Interestingly, the take-down lever (as can be seen in the photo) is marked both on the front (military) and on the underside (commercial-style?), as well as the side plate. The safety lever also is marked with the last two digits of the s/n on top. Is this a feature of WW1 lugers? I'm more familiar with WW2 P. 08's. Thank You!! I am located in WV, USA. Not trying to be an 'international man of mystery', just a poor boy from WV. Last edited by 318is_Parabellum; 12-05-2013 at 05:27 PM. Reason: more info on pistol, with location info...