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Unread 02-20-2014, 04:23 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by Arizona Slim View Post
Explanation for this mark is found in Costanzo, page 176: He says it is an "Africa corps symbol noted on 1940/42 Mauser Military 9mm 4" models. This symbol is also found on some 9mm 8" artillery models. Watch for fakes. Locations noted: Left side frame panel." I wonder if the ones he has seen or heard of could also be "fakes"?

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